Monterey & Carmel-by-the-Sea Day Tour

Embark on the ride of your life down the ruggedly beautiful California coastline, setting out from San Francisco, stopping by Monterey, and culminating in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Soar down Highway 1 (the famous Pacific Coast Highway) in a luxury motor coach and encounter one unmissable, indescribably beautiful view after another. Walk in the footsteps of the legendary literary great, John Steinbeck, and marvel at a town where silver-screen sensation Clint Eastwood served as mayor for a term. It’s the day tour of a lifetime - one you couldn’t possibly forget.

Your once-in-a-lifetime luxury coach tour starts out in the spectacular city of San Francisco. The sightseeing begins immediately as your bus wheels hit Highway 1, famously known as the Pacific Coast Highway and widely regarded as the most breathtaking highway in the United States. Each mile reveals mesmerizingly beautiful vistas of the rugged California coastline where you’ll catch sight of colossal cliffaces, verdant hills, intrepid surfers, and perhaps even sea otters. Your coach tour will stop for a delicious bite to eat before arriving in magical Monterey.

The coastal city of Monterey was made famous by the great American novelist John Steinbeck, who used the city as the setting for his 1945 novel, Cannery Row. Once the center of a local fishing industry, Monterey rings out with the charismatic calls of gulls and the crashing of waves on the beach, sounds that inspired some of the most evocative passages in American literature. You’ll have plenty of time in magnificent Monterey to stroll down the real Cannery Row, sip a coffee in a local cafe, bask in the beauty of the beach, or even visit the incredible Monterey Bay Aquarium (pre-booking essential), one of America’s top-rated family attractions.

Reboard the luxury coach and enjoy the magnificent views along 17-Mile Drive as you weave your way past the Lone Cypress, pass by Bird Rock, and glide through the picturesque towns of Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach.

Your exciting exploration on foot will continue in Carmel Plaza, which has famously attracted renowned artists like Ansel Adams, Jack London, Upton Sinclair, and Mary Austin. Carmel-by-the-Sea, an exquisite, upscale beach city, attracts many to its flawlessly stunning location on the Monterey Peninsula and its art galleries, boutiques, and world-renowned golf courses. The glamorous city is also well-known for its association with Hollywood’s Clint Eastwood, who was mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea in 1986.

Your return journey to the Golden City, San Francisco, is a sublimely scenic experience that’ll take you through another of California’s wonders - Silicon Valley, global hub of innovation and technology. Then, you’ll be safely returned into the heart of the city of San Francisco, having enjoyed a supremely rewarding and exhilarating journey you’ll remember for decades to come.

Highlights

• Highway 1 (Pacific Coast Highway)
• Monterey
• Cannery Row
• Monterey Bay Aquarium (optional)
• 17-Mile Drive
• The Lone Cypress
• Bird Rock
• Pacific Grove
• Pebble Beach
• Carmel-by-the-Sea
• Carmel Plaza
• Silicon Valley

What’s Included

• Complimentary pickup/dropoff from centrally located hotels
• Full-time professional, knowledgeable guide
• Scenic 17 Mile Drive entrance fee
• Transportation to/from Monterey & Carmel by Motorcoach

Not included:

• Meals (stops will be made to purchase food)
• Monterey Bay Aquarium ticket (see MontereyBayAquarium.org to reserve)
• Guide gratuity

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Requirements

• Age 2+