Monterey Scenic 17-Mile Drive Exploration
from
$166.50
San Francisco
CA
1-12
people
price for
1 participant
8
hours
  • • Take A Scenic Drive Along Monterey's Iconic 17-Mile Drive
  • • Experience A Full-Day Tour Lasting Between 8 to 10 Hours
  • • Visit The Most Photographed Tree in North America at Lone Cypress
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Why We Love This Unique Experience

Embark on an unforgettable day trip along the stunning 17-Mile Drive from the vibrant city of San Francisco to the enchanting towns of Carmel and Monterey. This scenic adventure promises breathtaking coastal views, charming local culture, and a chance to indulge in the rich history of California's Central Coast. Ideal for those seeking a refreshing escape or an exciting outing, this journey captures the essence of California's coastal beauty.

The experience begins with a visit to the iconic Cannery Row and Fisherman's Wharf, where delightful seafood restaurants and unique shops await. Next, the 17-Mile Drive unveils a stunning route lined with majestic cypress trees, breathtaking ocean vistas, and famous landmarks such as the Lone Cypress and Bird Rock. Enjoy plenty of time in the exquisite town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, known for its fairytale cottages and vibrant art scene. With ample opportunities for sightseeing, relaxation, and enjoying the local cuisine, this day trip offers something for everyone.

Whether it's a treat for oneself or a thoughtful gift for someone special, this day trip is a fantastic way to create lasting memories. The charm of the coastal towns, the beauty of the Pacific Ocean, and the delight of exploring famous landmarks come together, making it an ideal experience for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply a way to say thank you. Everyone deserves a little adventure, and this day trip delivers just that!

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Experience Overview:

17-mile Drive,carmel & Monterey Day Trip From San Francisco

Take a ride along the scenic route of the 17-mile drive!
Explore the city of Monterey and visit all that it has to offer.
Discover Pebble Beach and Lone Cypress.
Visit Fisherman's Wharf and Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Monterey is a city located in Monterey County on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on the U.S. state of California's Central Coast. Monterey's present-day attractions include the Monterey Fisherman's Wharf.

Itinerary:

Cannery Row (60 mins) → Fishermans Wharf (100 mins) → 17 Miles Drive → Lone Cypress (25 mins) → Pebble Beach (45 mins) → Carmel-By-The-Sea (60 mins)

Minimum 2 travelers for tour to operate.

Meeting Point

291 Geary St

291 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

07:30AM Departure Union Square Macy's.
Please note: no parking or bathrooms available at starting point.

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1688 Hostetter Rd

1688 Hostetter Rd, San Jose, CA 95131, USA

07:15AM Departure 99 Ranch Market San Jose.
Please note: no parking or bathrooms available at starting point.

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250 El Camino Real

250 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030, USA

06:30AM Departure Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco Airport.
Please note: no parking or bathrooms available at starting point.

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46196 Warm Springs Blvd

46196 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539, USA

07:30AM Departure 168 Market.
Please note: no parking or bathrooms available at starting point.

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988 Broadway

988 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607, USA

08:00AM Departure Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown.
Please note: no parking or bathrooms available at starting point.

What's included:

  • Admission ticket of 17-Miles Drive.
  • Professional transportations by passenger vehicle,Minivan/Van or a full-sized bus.
  • Professional Bilingual(English and Mandarin) Driver and Guide (or Driver-Guide) .

Not included:

  • Food and beverage.
  • Gratuities .
  • Personal expenses and other expenses not listed in the Cost Includes.

What to expect:

Duration: between 8 hours and 10 hours

Cannery Row

Cannery Row & Wave Streets, 700 Cannery Row, Monterey, 93940, California

Cannery Row is the waterfront street bordering the city of Pacific Grove, but officially in the New Monterey section of Monterey, California.

1 hour

Fishermans Wharf

Fishermans Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940, USA

Fisherman's Wharf is lined with seafood restaurants ranging from casual, open-air clam bars, to formal indoor dining with views of the bay. Along with Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf is one of the few areas in Monterey that sells souvenirs, so the restaurants are interspersed with gift shops, jewelry stores, art galleries, and candy shops. Whale watching tours and fishing trips leave from the wharf, and sea lions often sleep on the pilings, buoys, and moored boats in the bay.

1 hour, 40 minutes

17-Mile Drive

Monterey, 93953, California

17-Mile Drive is a scenic road through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove on the Monterey Peninsula in California, much of which hugs the Pacific coastline and passes famous golf courses, mansions and scenic attractions, including the Lone Cypress, Bird Rock and the 5,300-acre Del Monte Forest of Monterey Cypress trees.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Lone Cypress

Pebble Beach, 93953, California

The Lone Cypress is a Monterey cypress tree in Pebble Beach, California. Standing on a granite hillside off the 17-Mile Drive, the tree is a Western icon, and has been called one of the most photographed trees in North America. Possibly as old as 250 years.

25 minutes

Pebble Beach, California Usa

123 Monterrey, Carmel, Ca, Pebble Beach, California

Pebble Beach is an community on the Monterey Peninsula in Monterey County, California. The small coastal residential community of mostly single-family homes is also notable as a resort destination, and the home of the golf courses of Cypress Point Club, Monterey Peninsula Country Club, and Pebble Beach Golf Links.

45 minutes

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, USA

Carmel-by-the-Sea is a city in Monterey County, California, founded in 1902 and incorporated on October 31, 1916. Situated on the Monterey Peninsula, Carmel is known for its natural scenery and rich artistic history. In 1906, the San Francisco Call devoted a full page to the "artists, writers and poets at Carmel-by-the-Sea", and in 1910 it reported that 60 percent of Carmel's houses were built by citizens who were "devoting their lives to work connected to the aesthetic arts."

1 hour

Details & Important Info

Additional Experience Details & Important Information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
1. Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult. In consideration of the guest safety, pregnant women are only allowed to join the tour if pregnant for 24 weeks or less by the end of the trip.
2. Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate tour location, etc., This helps to avoid any errors upon the reservation because errors affect travel. Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own cost and the company will not be held responsible.
3. Any guests that have already purchased their own tickets or have a city PASS will not be able to use it on the tour. Please understand that you must purchase the admission tickets through our company in order to participate. For the optional admission tickets, you will reserve it from the tour guide directly. The tour guide will make this arrangement for you. As a tour group, it is highly suggested to make a reservation together rather than individually in order to get into an attraction. We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Thank you again for choosing to tour with us! 
4. During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progress of the trip.
5. If the scenic spots are temporarily closed or closed on a particular holiday, etc., the tour guide will adjust the appearance according to the actual situation or replace the location with another scenic spot to ensure the richness of the itinerary. The opening hours and capacity limits of certain attractions and national parks will be subject to change from time to time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the operating hours and capacity restrictions have an impact on the itinerary, it shall be regarded as force majeure. Thank you for your understanding.
6. Children age 6 and under require to use the car seat during the trip. Please have your own car seat/booster if possible. We also provide car seat/booster rental service($10/ per one per day). Please remark the request note while booking the trip.
7. Normal health conditions are required to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities who do need to provide advance notification to make a reservation. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday do not guarantee a wheelchair lift-equipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
8. We may alter these terms and conditions from time to time and post the new version on the website. It is your responsibility to check it on the website regularly and prior to making a reservation. Unless specifically stated otherwise herein or required by law, the supplier shall not be liable for any consequential, compensatory, indirect, incidental or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the performance of its obligations under these terms and conditions.
9. This product is a group activity. If you choose to leave the group, please inform in advance, and obtain the consent of the tour guide. You need to sign the departure agreement form and the unfinished part will be regarded as your own abandonment. The group fee will not be refunded.
10. Gift items in the itinerary that cannot be given away due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather conditions or personal reasons may be subject to change. Please understand that the fees will not be refunded.

Cancellations & Refunds

Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds

Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.

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Monterey Scenic 17-Mile Drive Tour

(14 reviews)
San Francisco
CA
1-12
people
price for
1 participant
8
hours
  • • Take A Scenic Drive Along Monterey's Iconic 17-Mile Drive
  • • Experience A Full-Day Tour Lasting Between 8 to 10 Hours
  • • Visit The Most Photographed Tree in North America at Lone Cypress
or

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