Monterey & Carmel – California Coastline Tour

Highlights

  • Ride down Highway 1 from San Francisco to Monterey and Carmel

  • Take in the California coast views from a coach bus’ wide windows 

  • Upgrade to add admission to the Monterey Bay Aquarium

  • Pickup and drop-off at select hotels for your convenience 

Summary

Travel with us down California’s rugged coast, known as Highway 1 to the Monterey and Carmel region!

Tour info

Duration
11 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
English
Meeting Point

288 Beach St, San Francisco, CA, 94133, US

Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

This stunning drive affords one amazing view after another. Enjoy the winding roads down the coastline as you sit comfortably in our luxury tour coach. Soak in a bit of California history at Cannery Row. Enjoy the many local seafood restaurants and shopping options during a stop in Monterey, or for an additional fee explore the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Continuing on down the coast, take in the cliffside outlooks of Pacific Grove, 17 Mile Scenic Drive, and even enjoy the views from the world-renowned Pebble Beach Golf Course. Next, we venture to Carmel-by-the-Sea where you will experience the sweeping views of this very quaint, art-loving town.
17 Mile Scenic Drive entrance fee included in tour price.
(17-Mile Drive will be closed during Pro Golf Tournaments)

This day trip to Monterey and Carmel from San Francisco starts with pickup at select hotels (or airports, with advance notice).
Your bus drives you down Highway 1, with sweeping cliffside and ocean views of the California coast. Your guide narrates as you go.
During the day, enjoy free time in Monterey’s Cannery Row and at Carmel by the Sea. You can choose to upgrade and save time by adding a Monterey Bay Aquarium admission ticket. Your tour route also stops at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Bird Rock Beach, and Lone Cypress for photo ops.
Your Monterey and Carmel day trip ends with a drop-off back in San Francisco.

What’s included?

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Live commentary on board

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

  • Fuel surcharge

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from San Francisco and SFO Airport-area hotels with advance notice

  • Food and drinks

  • Monterey Bay Aquarium (optional)

  • Gratuities

About operator:

Join Tower Tours on a variety of exciting half day and full day sightseeing excursions aboard our newest fleet of comfortable and luxurious motor coaches. With day trips to California’s redwoods, the Napa and Sonoma Wine Country, down California scenic coastline to Monterey & Carmel, plus much more! Tower Tours offers an extensive menu of services from bus tours, to attraction packages to help you create the ultimate sightseeing experience in San Francisco. Complimentary door-to-door hotel shuttle service is provided for all of our guests on our daily departure tours. In addition to our wide variety of sightseeing bus tours, Tower Tours also offers bus services for groups, meetings, family reunions, weddings, and large convention groups. Private itineraries can be arranged for groups of all sizes – SFO Airport transfer, customized bus tours, and shuttle transportation available. Bus passenger sizes ranging from 10, 24, 40 and even 50 PAX. Many buses also have capability to accommodate luggage in the storage component.

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