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1-Day Carmel and Monterey Tour from San Francisco Tour Code: 739-687

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Overview
This scenic tour follows the Pacific Coast Highway all the way to Monterey, where you can explore the city’s historic sites, Cannery Row, Old Fisherman’s Wharf, and more. Enjoy a cruise along the famous 17-Mile Drive through Pebble Beach before arriving at the charming town of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
  • Enjoy a scenic drive down California’s Coastal Highway 1
  • Explore Cannery Row and Old Fisherman’s Wharf with free time in Monterey
  • Cruise the scenic 17-Mile Drive through the famous Pebble Beach
  • Stroll through enchanting shops in Carmel-by-the-Sea and enjoy beautiful beach views
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Today 3% Off: Applied to purchases made before 2025-12-25
  • Child fare only applies to children under 11 years old
  • For your child's safety on tour vehicles, we require you to bring a child safety seat for all children that are not at least 8 years of age or 4' 9" in height.
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    $135
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    €115
    C$186
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    $97
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    $139
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    (Under 11 yrs)
    $99
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Today 3% Off: Applied to purchases made before 2025-12-25
  • Child fare only applies to children under 11 years old
  • For your child's safety on tour vehicles, we require you to bring a child safety seat for all children that are not at least 8 years of age or 4' 9" in height.
Meal: Excluded
Hug the Pacific Coast on Iconic Highway 1
After your San Francisco pickup, we’ll travel along California’s scenic Route 1 toward Monterey, following the picturesque Pacific Ocean. You’ll have the chance to stop for a photo with the stunning rocky coastline as your backdrop.
Along the way, keep an eye out for sea otters playing in the waters of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, an incredible underwater park that spans hundreds of miles along the coast and is home to a rich variety of marine mammals, birds, and fish.
Explore Attractions in Historic Monterey
In Monterey, you’ll have free time to visit the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium (not included), stroll out to Lovers' Point, explore the boutiques along historic Cannery Row, or enjoy a cup of hot chowder at Old Fisherman’s Wharf.
Experience the Scenic Beauty of the 17-Mile Drive
Back on tour, you’ll enjoy more scenic beauty along the 17-Mile Drive, which winds through the Del Monte Forest, passing magnificent multi-million-dollar homes, a stunning coastline, and the famous Pebble Beach golf course.
Don’t miss a photo opportunity with the resilient Lone Cypress Tree.
Stroll the White Sandy Beach in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Your Pacific Coast experience continues as we arrive in charming Carmel-by-the-Sea, where you’ll have time to browse the quaint shops along Ocean Avenue or sink your toes into the white Pacific sand at the beach.
Conclusion of the Tour
As the sun begins to set over the Pacific Ocean, your tour will conclude with a drop-off at your original pickup point in San Francisco.
Find Closest Pickup
Location Address Departure
San Francisco, CA 478 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (Near Union Square - San Francisco, CA) 7:30am
San Francisco, CA 2805 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94133 (in front of Bay City Bike Rentals - San Francisco, CA) 7:50am

Price Includes

  • Hotel pick up from Union Square and Fisherman’s Wharf
  • Local expert guide commentary in English
  • Entry to the 17-Mile Drive
  • Luxury tour coach with WiFi

Price Excludes

  • Entry to Monterey Bay Aquarium
  • Meals
  • Guide gratuity

Confirmation

  • Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a receipt of booking by email. All tours can be will be confirmed within 1-2 business day.

Redemption

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    A fee may be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Name changes or corrections may be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply. A change of tour date or tour itinerary may be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply. Please be noted that we do not allow departure change 48 hours before departure.
  • Cancellations and Cancellation Fees
    Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed and pending bookings. Therefore, cancellation penalties and or fees will apply. Time of cancellation will be determined when notice is received and confirmed by our office. Notice of cancellation must be made directly to TakeTours by email or through web mail at Contact Us .
  • Cancellation penalties per order for 1-day or half day tours
    (Notification day and departure day are not counted)
    2 days or more prior to departure - the greater of $35.
    Within 2 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount.
    Day of departure or no show - 100% per person.
    Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
    Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a schedule trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every efforts to maintain the normal operation.
    The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
  • Itinerary Variations
    We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
  • Tour Cancellation:
    We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, TakeTours' only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the same or similar tour.. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers.
    We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.

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  • Barry

    2017-03-21
  • Good and very full day tour. The driver-guide was excellent .... very knowledgeable and friendly. Coach suspension left a bit to be desired.
  • I recommend this tour! 0 0

  • Iman

    2017-03-14
  • Driver was amazing, very cooperative, entertaining and awesome. Thank you Brook. He loves his hometown Monterrey so much and we loved this town because of him. He is very energetic, welcoming and dedicated driver.
  • I recommend this tour! 0 0

  • Sayani

    2017-03-13
  • Amazing guide and very well managed tour.
  • I recommend this tour! 0 0

  • Petros Kokkinos

    2017-03-09
  • Small buses , tour quide Constandinos was excellent and very knowledgeable.
  • I recommend this tour! 0 0

  • David & Donna

    2017-03-02
  • This tour could be split inot two separate tours those that want to go to the aquarium and those that want more time in Carmel. Over all a good tour, the driver was in training for this tour , he was pleasant my only comment is he needs to research his data before sharing what he thinks with us. The trainer was far more experienced and saved him on many occaisions. Recommeded to do , maybe even do this trip stay over night in carmel and come back the next day.
  • I recommend this tour! 0 1

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