SAN FRANCISCO · CALIFORNIA
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.
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“Worth it! A must-do!! Beautiful views and plenty of opportunities to take it all the sights along the way.”
Highway 1 to Monterey and Carmel with Cannery Row, 17-Mile Drive, and Carmel-by-the-Sea—pickup, narration, and a long coastal day.
“Really enjoyed going out of San Francisco and see more of California. The 17 mile Drive was amazing, Monterey was very pretty where you can have a nice lunch by the sea. Carmel was really cute, but a bit more "stuck up" than Monterey, another vibe basically, but equally pretty. If you want to see…”
Monterey, Carmel, and the 17-Mile Drive in one long coast day from San Francisco, with expert commentary and key stops along Highway 1.
“This was a beautiful trip to Monterey and Carmel. It was a full day from 0730a-8pm. There were several stops along the way and the driver was courteous and professional. Definately worth it!”
LA to San Francisco, Yosemite or Monterey, plus Santa Barbara and Carmel in 3 days with a bay cruise and guided stops.
“This is a great value-for-money tour to see the sights of San Fransisco, Yosemite and much more! Our guides were excellent and provided useful information about the sights. Amadeo Travel runs longer tours simultaneously to the three day tour. I think the three day tour is the perfect length of time because of how jam-packed…”
Private 10-hour tour from San Francisco to Carmel, Monterey & Big Sur with 17-Mile Drive, Aquarium, Wharf, and Bixby Bridge views.
“Our recent trip was nothing short of amazing, thanks to our exceptional guide, whose deep knowledge and personalized approach made the journey truly special. From the moment we began, it was clear that they had a profound understanding of the history, culture, and hidden gems of the region. What set this experience apart was the…”
Private 12-hour coast tour from San Francisco with Monterey wildlife, Carmel charm, 17-Mile Drive, Big Sur, and McWay Falls.
“We had a great road trip with Pablo. He is a very pleasant driver. He showed us exciting places. The trip is worth the money and I can recommend it without reservation.”
A full-day small-group coast tour to Pigeon Point, 17-Mile Drive, Monterey’s Cannery Row, Pebble Beach, and Carmel-by-the-Sea.
“Anton was an amazing guide and nothing was too much trouble. He went out of his way to make our day memorable. The Monterey coastline is beautiful as was 17 mile and Carmel by the Sea. Be sure to visit the Cheese Shop in the Plaza to sample some delicious cheeses.”
Small-group Monterey Peninsula tour from San Francisco featuring 17-Mile Drive, Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Cannery Row, Pebble Beach, and Carmel Plaza.
“We had a wonderful day driven by Anthony, seeing lots of birds and amazing sea views, mansions on the 17 mile drive and leading up to it. We loved Carmel by the sea! The vehicle was extremely comfortable for along journey. Our only gripe was the tints were so dark on back windows they made…”
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.
“We are in the middle of the trip now, the driver asked to collect $15 service fee per person, is it normal?”
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.
“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…”
Private SF day trip to Monterey, Carmel, and Big Sur with hotel pickup, Highway 1 views, and timed stops including Pebble Beach admission.
“Pep our driver/guide was excellent. We were able to tailor our trip to cover everything we wanted. Monterey, 17 mile drive, a stop off at Carmel and Bixby bridge. Stunning coast line”
Private Carmel and Monterey day trip from San Francisco via Highway 1 and the 17-Mile Drive, with scenic stops, town time, and pickup.
“It was a great experience! The whole trip was comfortable. Stopped at all the main points and drive was very scenic.”
Private day trip from San Francisco to Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive, with Silicon Valley photo stops and Gilroy garlic.
“Randy our driver was excellent. Really knowledgeable and we were able to customise the tour which was great. Highly recommend”
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