Monterey & Carmel Day Trips


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13 Best Monterey & Carmel Day Trips In San Francisco

San Francisco’s best days out.

The 13 most popular monterey & carmel day trips in San Francisco. What each one costs, how long it runs, and who you book it through.

13 Best Monterey & Carmel Day Trips In San Francisco

Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF - Pigeon Point Light Station: tallest lighthouse vibes with a short beach chance
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Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF

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1.Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF

A full-day coach trip from San Francisco to Monterey, Carmel, and 17-Mile Drive with photo stops, town time, and an expert guide.

Most Popular★ 4.0

“Our driver/guide, George, was an excellent driver, was very knowledgeable and kept an informative patter going during the entire long drive down to Monterey, Carmel, and back. I learned quite a bit and this kept the long drive interesting. The coach was clean and comfortable (I didn't use the on-board restroom so can't comment on…”

2,187 reviews11 hours (approx.)From $125.10by Gray Line San Francisco

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San Francisco: Monterey and Carmel Tour - Monterey’s Cannery Row area: 2 hours that can actually work
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San Francisco: Monterey and Carmel Tour

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Monterey, Carmel and Pacific Coast Explorer from San Francisco - Davenport stretch break and the Highway 1 fog reality check
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Monterey, Carmel and Pacific Coast Explorer from San Francisco

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

Monterey, Carmel, and the 17-Mile Drive in one long coast day from San Francisco, with expert commentary and key stops along Highway 1.

★ 4.0

“Quite a long journey for a day trip... We had Don, as our driver and tour guide. He is knowledgeable, polite and precise. I was most entralled by Carmel, a quaint place full of loveliness and dogs 😍 Very pretty and visually aesthetics. Love to visit again 🥰 The journey back to San Francisco, was…”

77 reviews11 to 12 hours (approx.)From $134.00by Extranomical Tours

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From LA: SF, Yosemite, Santa Barbara and Carmel 3-Day Tour - Day 1: Santa Barbara, Solvang, Carmel, and the scenic drive north
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From LA: SF, Yosemite, Santa Barbara and Carmel 3-Day Tour

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From San Francisco: Carmel, Monterey & Big Sur Private Tour - Price and Value: What $926 Per Group Buys You
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From San Francisco: Carmel, Monterey & Big Sur Private Tour

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

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

★ 4.9

“Fred is an incredibly fantastic friendly cool guy. He informs us exactly about everything we are seeing. The tour was amazing and breathtaking and I recommend it to everyone. Thank you Fred 😎”

53 reviewsFrom $926by Dingo Tours

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Monterey, Carmel, 17 Mile Dr, Big Sur & Mcway Falls Pvt Tour - Monterey: Cannery Row marine viewing with time to look closely
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Monterey, Carmel, 17 Mile Dr, Big Sur & Mcway Falls Pvt Tour

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

Private 12-hour coast tour from San Francisco with Monterey wildlife, Carmel charm, 17-Mile Drive, Big Sur, and McWay Falls.

★ 5.0

“It was the best 12 hours. This trip was the best way of seeing the California coastline with limited time. I would definitely recommend this to friends and family. A big thank you to our guide Pablo he went above and beyond”

50 reviews12 hoursFrom $890by Cali Trips

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Best of Monterey Peninsula & Carmel-the-Sea Small Group Tour - Morning logistics: where you meet your driver and how the day starts
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Best of Monterey Peninsula & Carmel-the-Sea Small Group Tour

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

A full-day small-group coast tour to Pigeon Point, 17-Mile Drive, Monterey’s Cannery Row, Pebble Beach, and Carmel-by-the-Sea.

★ 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.…”

43 reviews11 hoursFrom $118by Jupiter Legend Corporation

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17-Mile Drive, Monterey Peninsula &Carmel Max 12 Small Group Tour - Pigeon Point Light Station: a short stop with a lot of meaning
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17-Mile Drive, Monterey Peninsula &Carmel Max 12 Small Group Tour

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

Small-group Monterey Peninsula tour from San Francisco featuring 17-Mile Drive, Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Cannery Row, Pebble Beach, and Carmel Plaza.

★ 4.5

“I had a fantastic time on the one day tour booked through Viator, thanks to our amazing guide Antony! He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we had a great time exploring the awesome places on the itinerary. He shared interesting facts and insights about each spot, and even played some awesome music along…”

30 reviews11 hours (approx.)From $118.00by Jupiter Legend Corporation

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Monterey Peninsula, Carmel, 17-Mile Drive Max 12 Small Group Tour - The Real Pace: How the Day Feels on the Road
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Monterey Peninsula, Carmel, 17-Mile Drive Max 12 Small Group Tour

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

Small-group Monterey and Carmel day trip from San Francisco with 17-Mile Drive, sea lion views, and guided stops including Pigeon Point and Pebble Beach.

★ 3.0

“This company caters more to Chinese tourist. The guide didn't do much commentating when I ask him a question, seems like he didn't understand me or he just doesn't know. I ask the tour guide what animals are native to the area and”

29 reviews11 hours (approx.)From $118.00by Jupiter Legend Corporation

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Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur Tour Private Tour from San Francisco - The 8:00 am start and your private vehicle setup
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Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur Tour Private Tour from San Francisco

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10.Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur Tour Private Tour from San Francisco

Private 10-hour drive from San Francisco to Big Sur with Carmel and Monterey stops. Customize sights and skip bus crowds for up to 4.

★ 5.0

“Fred did an amazing job all day. Our party were my 2 kids, 13/9, 70 yo dad, my wife and I. He was very informative and made the trip top level. We thought about driving ourselves but Fred knew every stop, every photo op, every bathroom, etc. Lunch suggestions in Carmel, no parking hassle. Very…”

23 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $985.00by Dingo Tours

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Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco - Stop 1: Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard and the Coast’s Quick Welcome
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Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco

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Carmel / Monterey Hwy 1 tour - Carmel downtown walking time: boutiques, charm, and an easy pace
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Carmel / Monterey Hwy 1 tour

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12.Carmel / Monterey Hwy 1 tour

Private Carmel and Monterey day trip from San Francisco via Highway 1 and the 17-Mile Drive, with scenic stops, town time, and pickup.

★ 5.0

“The most memorable was the lunch at Pebble Beach at the Bench restaurant. The many breathtaking stops along US 1 highway. Great pictures.”

7 reviews9 to 11 hours (approx.)From $950.00by Alpha limo services

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Private Tour to Monterey, Carmel, 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach - Silicon Valley photo stops without turning the day into a slog
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Private Tour to Monterey, Carmel, 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach

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13.Private Tour to Monterey, Carmel, 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach

Private day trip from San Francisco to Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive, with Silicon Valley photo stops and Gilroy garlic.

★ 5.0

“Great experience with A Taste of SF and Randy last month. Good and clear communication through out the process. We were picked up by Randy at our requested time in San Mateo for our tour and comfortable ride for our tour. Randy was very accommodating not only to us but to our kids. The pace…”

5 reviews11 hours (approx.)From $1by A Taste of SF Tours

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