1 Day Monterey Bay, 17 Miles Scenic Drive Tour from San Francisco

Everything was on time and really value for money.

Prithwish, 2019-08-05

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Tour Code 152-883 Language English; Mandarin Chinese Photos 14

Highlights

Visit Monterey (17-Mile Drive, Monterey Bay, Old Fisherman's Wharf), Carmel. Inclusions: All domestic ground transportation via air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary

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Today we will leave from San Francisco and head to the Monterey Bay and Fisherman's Wharf. Then we will drive along the 17-Mile Drive and stop at the Pebble Beach where top golfers from all of the world come to play. Afterwards we will continue to visit the nearby village of Carmel, CA and enjoy some of the best specialty shops and art galleries that Carmel has to offer. We will return to San Francisco for the night.
Monterey, CA

Monterey, CA

Monterey was the capital of Alta California under both Spain and Mexico. It was the only port of entry for taxable goods in California. In 1846 the U.S. flag was raised over the Customs House, and California became part of the United States after the ensuing Mexican-American War.

Monterey Bay

The famous Californian Monterey Bay is world-renown for its beauty and wildlife. In addition to the scenic routes that huge the bay's shorelines, visitors can see animals like otters, bottlenose dolphins, and if they're lucky, even humpback whales.

Old Fisherman's Wharf

This historic area in Monterey was a fish market until the 1960s. Nowadays, it is packed with fine seafood restaurants and is accessible only to pedestrians. Whale watches and other cruises depart from these docks.
17-Mile Drive

17-Mile Drive

This breathtaking stretch of coastline along California's Monterey Peninsula takes visitors through a maze of beautiful scenery, unique wildlife, and amazing mansions. Enjoy shopping and dining along the way in addition to taking in the vistas.
Carmel, CA

Carmel, CA

Officially called Carmel-by-the-Sea, this coastal Southern California town is known for its amazing scenery as well as its art scene past and present. Former mayors include Clint Eastwood, Perry Newberry, and Herbert Heron, among other artistic icons.

Departure & Return

*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.

  • Hotel Focus SFO: pick up is only available for the hotel guests who book the pre hotel with the same tour operator.
  • There will be no drop off at the airport. Please make your own arrangements from the local drop off to the Airport.
  • Return Flight Arrangement: Please arrange your flight departing from SFO after 9:00pm.

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

  • All domestic ground transportation via air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bi-lingual or multi-lingual tour guide Level 3: fully-guided tour
  • Tax included

Price Excludes

  • A mandatory service fee: A total of $8/day/person should be paid in cash to tour guide and the bus driver as a service fee. Any child / Infant reserving a seat will have to pay the service fees as well. Ex: 2 people taking a 2-day tour would pay: $8 x 2 (seats) x 2 (days) = $32.
  • Air fares
  • All meals and drinks during the trip, although eating arrangements will be made by the tour guide.
  • Any private expenses

Additional Notes

  • Language: All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour and/or driver guides (English/Chinese). Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours and/or languages may be combined to operate the tours.
  • Luggage and infant car seat Policy: Maximum two luggage(one full size+one carry on). We will charge $25 for every extra suitcase.
    Each passenger is permitted one piece of luggage to be stored underneath the bus and one additional smaller handheld piece of luggage can be taken on board. Please note that strollers or wheelchairs will account as the one piece of luggage delegated to the passenger. Passenger can bring their own car seat or infant seat.

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Does this tour include Sillicon Valley?
by Francisco Ribeir on 2017-01-28
Good afternoon, This tour does not go to Silicon Valley. Please see itinerary for the list of attractions visited.
by TakeTours on 2017-01-28
Is this tour a day trip from and back to San Francisco?
by PEGGY OVETT on 2016-12-14
correct. This is a day tour from and back to San Francisco.
by TakeTours on 2016-12-14

Reviews (17)

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Prithwish 2019-08-05
Everything was on time and really value for money.
I recommend this tour!
Watchara 2017-11-15
Trip is pretty nice, I stongly recommend to have good experience on this trip.
I recommend this tour!
Maheshkumar 2017-09-18
Good option for those who do not have car.
I recommend this tour!
Mukesh 2017-01-03
It was a good trip with nice explanation from guide in english. Got plenty of time to visit each place. Would be great if whale watching at Monterey bay can also be included as optional in this your.
I recommend this tour!
Neeraj 2016-07-04
I recommend this tour to everyone. Amazing one! 17 miles views are awesome.
I recommend this tour!

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