Cruise along California's spectacular coastline on a relaxing day trip from San Francisco. You'll follow Highway 1 to the beautiful Monterey Peninsula home of the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium and Steinbeck's Cannery Row. This luxurious day trip features plenty of options to customize how you want to explore this charming area. Spend some time in Monterey and Carmel, choose to add on aquarium admission, or stay in town and enjoy lunch and admission to the Monterey Bay Aquarium before returning to San Francisco via famous Silicon Valley.
Escape the big city on this scenic day-trip to Monterey. Drive along the Highway 1 with breathtaking views of the Pacific Coast seascapes and narration as you may your way down to the Bay. After a quick stretch of the legs in the fishing village of Davenport, you'll continue to Monterey. From there, choose from multiple itineraries to customize your experience in this charming town.
Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive Option:
- No trip to California is complete with a drive along the famous 17-Mile
Drive, with its gorgeous seascapes and chances to spot wildlife. You will have time to browse the shops of historic Cannery Row or dine in one of the 30 restaurants (meal not included). Then, board the bus for a scenic trip through Pacific Grove, down 17-Mile Drive with views of the world famous Pebble Beach and The Lone Cypress Tree. The enchanting Carmel-by-the-Sea, with its downtown shopping district, beautiful beaches and historic mission, is the last stop on your tour. You will have time to visit the many boutiques and art galleries.
Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive with Aquarium Option:
- If shopping and sightseeing doesn't appeal to you, spend your time in Monterey by visiting the world-class Monterey Bay Aquarium. Enjoy the same great itinerary as the Monterey, Carmel and 17-Drive but includes admission to the aquarium allowing you to spend your two hours in town to explore its fascinating exhibits with jellyfish, otters, a kelp forest and even a sunfish.
Monterey, Cannery Row with Lunch and Aquarium Option:
- Optimize your time in Monterey, with this lunch and aquarium option. When you arrive in Monterey, you'll be greeted with a pre-arranged lunch at the Monterey Bay Aquarium saving you extra time to enjoy its renown exhibits. By omitting the trip to Carmel, you'll have even more time to discover this delightful town. With four hours in Monterey, spend as much time as you like at the Aquarium or explore the shops and sights of the town including historic Cannery Row, which inspired Monterey resident John Steinbeck to author the novel of the same name.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible. However, passengers in a wheelchair can be accommodated only if they can get on and off the bus on their own and if the wheelchair is foldable. The driver is not permitted to assist handicapped persons due to insurance restrictions
- Buses are air-conditioned and the size of the bus depends on the number of passengers booked for that particular day
- If you select the lunch option, please advise of any dietary restrictions in the 'Special Requirements' field at time of booking
Departure Date Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Departure Time 9am
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Tour Details Day trip to Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive. This is the tour only and DOES NOT include Monterey Bay Aquarium admission or lunch.
