Skyline Sightseeing - Monterey & Carmel Tour

- Enjoy breathtaking views along the Pacific Coastal Highway 1

- Visit Monterey Historic Town Center and Carmel-by -the-Sea

- Explore Monterey Bay Aquarium (entrance fee not included)

- Ride along 17-Mile Drive and Pebble Beach Golf Course

- Pickup & drop-off at most San Francisco hotels

Enjoy this full day tour along one of the most breathtaking coastlines in the world - California's Highway 101. Explore the charming coastal towns of Monterey and Carmel-by-The-Sea, and pass along the famous 17-Mile Drive

Starting from San Francisco, we head south on the world-famous Highway No 1, California's most scenic coastline! After the scenic ride, we visit Steinbeck's Cannery Row in Monterey. Enjoy the local seafood restaurants and shopping options, or explore the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium (additional fee applies). Monterey is a rich and entertaining mix of wildlife, stunning coastal views and important history.  
Next, you can venture through the charming seaside town Carmel-by-the-Sea with its historic main street that provides cute little shops, art galleries and cozy cafes to take a relaxing break. From here you can also wander down to the beach and take a stroll along the Pacific Ocean.

 After exploring all the natural beauty throughout the day, we head to a more futuristic world on our way back to San Francisco as we pass through Silicon Valley, the high-tech capital of the world. Get a glimpse of the places where Facebook, Google and many other tech companies grew to life.

Sit back and relax while enjoying one spectacular view after another as we cruise down the world famous Highway No. 1, winding down the roads along the Pacific Ocean. Once we reach Monterey, you can enjoy the local seafood restaurants and shopping options, or explore the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium (additional fee applies). More than 250,000 creatures fill over 200 spectacular galleries and exhibits, including a walk-through aviary, three story kelp forest, Penguins, and a million-gallon Outer Bay display. Alternatively, you can take the time to stroll out to Lovers’ Point, check out the many boutiques that line historic Cannery Row, or grab a fresh lunch at Old Fisherman’s Wharf. 

We continue our tour along the picturesque 17-Mile Drive.  This scenic road winds its way through the Del Monte Forest between magnificentmulti-million dollarhomes, spectacular coastline, Pebble Beach golf course*, the Lone Cypress Tree, and some of the best coastal panoramas in the world. Next, you can venture through the charming seaside town Carmel-by-the-Sea with its historic main street that provides cute little shops, art galleries and cozy cafes to take a relaxing break. From here you can also wander down to the beach and take a stroll along the ocean.

After exploring all the natural beauty throughout the day, we head back to San Francisco, enjoying the magnificent views of the sparkling skyline while relaxing in your comfortable seat, taking home your best memories from this wondrously scenic tour along California’s most beautiful coast.

* Closed during Pro Golf Tournaments and the Concurs d'Elegance

Guided tour in a luxury coach bus

Entrance fees to 17-Mile Scenic Drive

Hotel pick-up and drop-off (where available)

Entrance to Monterey Bay Aquarium

Food and Beverages

Tips and Gratuities (recommended)

- The tour route and some stops may vary due to the weather and traffic conditions

- A lunch stop is provided but lunch is not included in the tour price

- 17-Mile Drive is closed during Pro Golf Tournaments

- Fully guided experience (in English)

- Hotel pickups must be scheduled at least 5 days in advance

- Guest must reconfirm their tour by checking-in online

- Hotel pick-up times: approx. 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

- Mobile voucher accepted