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13 Best Monterey & Carmel Day Trips In San Francisco

San Francisco’s best, in one place.

San Francisco’s 13 most-booked monterey & carmel day trips, side by side. Each one with its price, its run time and the operator, plus a straight read on what you actually get for the money.

13 Best Monterey & Carmel Day Trips In San Francisco

Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF - Pigeon Point Lighthouse and Davenport: Two Stops That Set the Mood
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Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF

San Francisco: Monterey and Carmel Tour - The Davenport stop: quick break, big Pacific photo moment
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San Francisco: Monterey and Carmel Tour

2.San Francisco: Monterey and Carmel Tour

A full-day San Francisco tour to Highway 1, Monterey’s Cannery Row, 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, and Carmel-by-the-Sea.

4.3

“The route was beautiful. Lots of stops to walk and explore. The guide was extremely informative however he was sometimes quite unpleasant when giving instuctions for example to be on time.”

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Monterey, Carmel and Pacific Coast Explorer from San Francisco - Monterey Bay Time: Oceanfront Walks Without Overplanning
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Monterey, Carmel and Pacific Coast Explorer from San Francisco

3.Monterey, Carmel and Pacific Coast Explorer from San Francisco

Monterey’s Cannery Row and Carmel-by-the-Sea, plus the 17-Mile Drive sights from San Francisco in one long, scenic day.

4.0

“George is well educated , fun and great tour guide , and safe driver for us ( the bus has its own toilet ) Go with this tour, Nice Monterey Bay area to look around, yummy food, awesome aquarium, 17 Miles scenic road trip and Cute Carmel 😍 ...”

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From LA: SF, Yosemite, Santa Barbara and Carmel 3-Day Tour - Day 1: Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, Solvang, then Carmel
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From LA: SF, Yosemite, Santa Barbara and Carmel 3-Day Tour

From San Francisco: Carmel, Monterey & Big Sur Private Tour - Carmel: Mission District Flavor and Classic Mission Views
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From San Francisco: Carmel, Monterey & Big Sur Private Tour

5.From San Francisco: Carmel, Monterey & Big Sur Private Tour

Private 10-hour San Francisco tour to Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur with 17-Mile Drive, Aquarium, Wharf and Bixby Bridge.

4.9

“My private tour to Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur was truly memorable. I'm not sure I can put into words how glorious Big Sur is. If you can, take this tour. You will be so glad that you did. In addition to the magnificent natural beauty of Big Sur and the Pacific Ocean, my excellent…”

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Monterey, Carmel, 17 Mile Dr, Big Sur & Mcway Falls Pvt Tour - Monterey’s Cannery Row: sea life right off the waterfront
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Monterey, Carmel, 17 Mile Dr, Big Sur & Mcway Falls Pvt Tour

6.Monterey, Carmel, 17 Mile Dr, Big Sur & Mcway Falls Pvt Tour

Private 12-hour coast tour from San Francisco: Monterey sea life, Carmel, Pebble Beach and 17-Mile Drive, Big Sur, McWay Falls.

5.0

“This tour was a fantastic option for a family or a group of friends. The driver provided drinks, snacks, and fresh fruit for us to enjoy while sightseeing. Each stretch of driving lasted between 20 to 40 minutes before reaching the next scenic or iconic location for photo opportunities, making the day fly by. Since…”

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Best of Monterey Peninsula & Carmel-the-Sea Small Group Tour - Pickup in San Francisco: what the start tells you about the day
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Best of Monterey Peninsula & Carmel-the-Sea Small Group Tour

7.Best of Monterey Peninsula & Carmel-the-Sea Small Group Tour

Small-group Monterey and Carmel day from San Francisco with 17-Mile Drive, Lone Cypress, Pebble Beach views, and free time.

4.5

“Had a really exceptional day from start to finish. The driver/tour guide was so helpful and informative all day. And I loved the snippets of information he had as we passed various places. all the stops were excellent too. Really enjoyed the 17 mile drive part of the tour and the visit to Pebble Beach.…”

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17-Mile Drive, Monterey Peninsula &Carmel Max 12 Small Group Tour - Pigeon Point Light Station: Tallest Lighthouse on the West Coast
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17-Mile Drive, Monterey Peninsula &Carmel Max 12 Small Group Tour

8.17-Mile Drive, Monterey Peninsula &Carmel Max 12 Small Group Tour

Small-group Monterey Peninsula tour from San Francisco with 17-Mile Drive, Pigeon Point lighthouse, wildlife stops, and Carmel Plaza.

4.5

“There were 5 guests so we got a Honda minivan which made it difficult for older guests to get in and out. Our guide basically only spoke when spoken to. He introduced the sites when we arrived but not much else. We drove for hours with no talking. He was perfectly nice but not a…”

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Monterey Peninsula, Carmel, 17-Mile Drive Max 12 Small Group Tour - Pigeon Point Light Station: lighthouse views with a quick beach option
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Monterey Peninsula, Carmel, 17-Mile Drive Max 12 Small Group Tour

9.Monterey Peninsula, Carmel, 17-Mile Drive Max 12 Small Group Tour

Small-group Monterey and Carmel day from San Francisco with Pigeon Point, Cannery Row, 17-Mile Drive photo stops, and Carmel Plaza.

3.0

“I was waiting over 15 minutes for the bus to collect, when a black car with a chinese driver drove up and told me he is the tour as there are not enough people for a bus. I was very confused but the company confirmed this was correct. We had to drive first to San…”

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Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur Tour Private Tour from San Francisco - The Driver Matters: From Fred to Marciano, You Get a Real Coast Guide
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Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur Tour Private Tour from San Francisco

Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco - Price Breakdown: $918 for Up to Four and What You’re Really Buying
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Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco

11.Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco

Private Monterey, Carmel, Big Sur day trip from San Francisco with pickup and Highway 1 views, plus Carmel time and Pebble Beach entry.

4.5

“Beautiful scenery along CA1. Not so much on 101 or new CA1 bypass. If bringing children be advised this is 10 to 11 hours. We started in Tiburon. From SF it may be shorter. Bring games for kids!”

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Carmel / Monterey Hwy 1 tour - Highway 1 Isn’t Just a Route, It’s the Whole Point
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Carmel / Monterey Hwy 1 tour

12.Carmel / Monterey Hwy 1 tour

Private Highway 1 day trip from San Francisco to Carmel and Monterey, with 17-Mile Drive views, guided stops, and time in charming towns.

5.0

“It was a great experience! The whole trip was comfortable. Stopped at all the main points and drive was very scenic.”

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Private Tour to Monterey, Carmel, 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach - The Pacific Coast Highway stretch: when the windows matter
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Private Tour to Monterey, Carmel, 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach

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