San Francisco
Monterey and Carmel day trips pack a lot of coastline into one long day, and these are the ones I would book. Most include 17-Mile Drive and a couple of hours around Cannery Row. Count on 10 to 11 hours door to door; aquarium admission is usually extra.
Discover the scenic beauty of Monterey, Carmel, and the iconic 17-Mile Drive on an unforgettable full-day tour from San Francisco. Book now for an enchanting coastal adventure!
Most Popular★ 4.0“The tour guide is great and knowledgeable. The scenery is wonderful but the weather is foggy in the late morning. It’s better to take the 17 mile tour in late afternoon.”
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2,187 reviews11 hours (approx.)From $125.10by Gray Line San Francisco
Experience the beauty of Monterey and Carmel on a day tour from San Francisco. Explore stunning coastal scenery, visit the famous Cannery Row, and enjoy the charm of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
★ 4.4“I like the places we visit. The guide was very informative.”
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476 reviews11.5 hoursFrom $139by Gray Line San Francisco
Experience the beauty of Monterey and Carmel on this San Francisco tour. See stunning coastal views, visit historic landmarks, and enjoy delicious local cuisine. Book your tour today!
★ 4.3“We booked with different tour. But ended up with another one Very confusing with out notice to us plus took extra time and travel Fortunately our guide was great and made up for some of it Carmel stop was a waste of time”
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96 reviewsFrom $134by Extranomical Tours
Discover the stunning coastal beauty of Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast on this epic San Francisco adventure. Don't miss out, click now!
★ 4.0“Scenic drive and the tour guide/ driver is excellent, professional and courteous. It was an enjoyable day.”
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77 reviews11 to 12 hours (approx.)From $134.00by Extranomical Tours
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Carmel, Monterey & Big Sur on this exclusive private tour. Explore stunning landscapes and create unforgettable memories. Book your adventure today!
★ 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 😎”
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53 reviewsFrom $926by Dingo Tours
Explore the breathtaking beauty of Monterey, Carmel, 17 Mile Drive, and Big Sur on a private full-day tour. Uncover hidden gems and make unforgettable memories. Book now!
★ 5.0“We went to the Big Sur with Pablo on December 2024. At the start of the day, Pablo made sure about the day’s schedule and if that went well with us. Though the schedule was a bit tight due to the sunset time was at…”
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50 reviews12 hoursFrom $890by Cali Trips
Lose yourself in the stunning landscapes and artistic charm of 17-Mile Drive, Carmel, and Monterey on this unforgettable day trip that will leave you longing for more.
★ 3.0“Very good tour, fantastic scenery, Our tour guide is Antony , he is very funny and helpful, making the trip more enjoyable. Good memories, will recommend to my friends.”
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29 reviews11 hours (approx.)From $118.00by Jupiter Legend Corporation
Experience the beauty of Carmel, Monterey, and Big Sur on a private tour from San Francisco. Explore stunning coastal views and charming towns with a knowledgeable guide.
★ 5.0“The Bixby Bridge was awesome. The driver Fred was very friendly, informative and entertaining. The weather was excellent.”
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23 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $985.00by Dingo Tours
Experience the stunning beauty of Monterey, Carmel, and Big Sur on a private day trip from San Francisco. Explore hidden gems, breathtaking views, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
★ 4.5“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”
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18 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $918.00by Alegro Private Tours
Hidden treasures await on the Carmel/Monterey Hwy 1 Tour, where breathtaking views and charming stops promise unforgettable experiences along California's scenic coastline.
★ 5.0“It was a great experience! The whole trip was comfortable. Stopped at all the main points and drive was very scenic.”
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7 reviews9 to 11 hours (approx.)From $950.00by Alpha limo services
Kiss the worries goodbye as you embark on a breathtaking journey to Monterey and Carmel, but what awaits you will leave you speechless.
★ 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…”
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5 reviews11 hours (approx.)From $1,199.00by A Taste of SF Tours
Explore the stunning coastal beauty of Monterey, Carmel, and Big Sur on this exclusive day trip from San Francisco. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure!
★ 5.02 reviews9 hoursFrom $918by Alegro Private Tours
Tantalize your senses and experience the allure of coastal California as we unveil the ultimate airport transportation solution from SFO to Carmel-by-The-Sea.
★ 5.0“Lucky7 Transportation is the very best Limo service in the San Francisco/San Jose area. We have used them for several years now and the owner, Padam, is always on time, communicates well, the vehicles are spotless, and he is friendly and a very safe driver.…”
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2 reviews1 to 2 hours (approx.)From $489.95by 5 STARS Limousine Connection
Get ready for a breathtaking journey through time with a private day trip from San Francisco to Monterey, Carmel, and the legendary 17-Mile Drive - where hidden treasures and mesmerizing landscapes await.
★ 5.0“Landscape was magnificent. Really enjoyed Thomas our tour guide's commentaries along the way. We saw sea lions, sea otters, and 100s of sea birds. Shopping and lunch in Monterey was so much fun. My favorite sight was the The Lone Cypress in Monterey”
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2 reviews11 hours (approx.)From $0.00by Gray Line San Francisco
Embark on a private tour of Hearst Castle, Big Sur, Monterey, and Carmel from San Francisco and be captivated by the breathtaking beauty and hidden gems of California's Central Coast.
★ 5.0“Mary McGarvey was our tour guide and we had very informed and fun trip from San Francisco to Big Sur, Carmel and ultimately Hearst Castle. Marys 'Janis Joplin-like' features (don't tell her I said that) only added to her excellent background info at all points.…”
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1 reviewsFrom $2,464.00by Golden Horizon Tours
Fog, ferries and forty hills; I never plan a San Francisco day too tightly, and it always pays off.