Monterey and Carmel full-day tour from San Francisco

This tour takes you along one of the most breathtaking coastlines in the world - California's Highway 101! You will explore the charming coastal towns of Monterey and Carmel-by-The-Sea as well as passing the famous 17-Mile Drive with amazing views of the Pacific Ocean.

The route passes through the beach town of Santa Cruz (road conditions permitting). You'll be hit with one spectacular view after another. Following a morning of winding down the coast, you'll stop for a visit in Steinbeck’s Cannery Row in Monterey. You'll have plenty of time to get tickets and visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium - with over 250,00 sea creatures in 200+ mesmerizing galleries, tours, and exhibits.

Afterward, cruise along the 17-mile drive with the Pebble Beach golf course, the Lone Pine, and the best coastal views in the world. You'll stop in the gallery/restaurant district of Carmel-by-the-Sea. After such a nature-filled trip, pass through Silicon Valley, the high-tech capital of the world, as you head back to San Francisco.