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15 Best Monterey & Carmel Day Trips

The Monterey days: south along the coast to the 17-Mile Drive’s cypress points, Carmel’s cottage streets and Monterey’s wharf. The scenery does the talking for most of the day.

1.Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF

Discover California’s stunning coast with this full-day tour from SF to Monterey, Carmel, and the iconic 17-Mile Drive—perfect for scenic lovers and first-timers.

Most Popular★ 4.0

“Beautiful way to see the California coast. Many different points of interest. Find it easier to have a tour group, cuz you just sit back and enjoy the scene s.”

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2.From San Francisco: Monterey and Carmel Day Tour

Discover scenic California’s coast on this full-day tour from San Francisco, visiting Monterey, Carmel, 17-Mile Drive, and Pebble Beach.

★ 4.4

“The pick up instructions indicate 2 locations , 5 min apart. People were asking each other to see if we had the correct pick up spot.A small sign in the window across the street mentions the tour. Perhaps a sandwich board could make things more…”

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4.Monterey, Carmel and Pacific Coast Explorer from San Francisco

Discover California’s stunning coast on a full-day tour from San Francisco, visiting Monterey, Carmel, and iconic scenic spots with expert guides and breathtaking views.

★ 4.0

“Our guide Danny was excellent and was very knowledgeable and he shared lots of information about San Francisco and the surrounding areas. The tour made lots of stops for pictures and places to eat and was very well organized! We would highly recommend this adventure!!”

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5.From LA: SF, Yosemite, Santa Barbara and Carmel 3-Day Tour

Experience iconic California highlights on this 3-day tour from LA, including Yosemite, San Francisco, Carmel, and Santa Barbara, with expert guides and stunning sights.

★ 4.4

“Jacob was a fantastic driver and guide. He had a lot of knowledge and gave us lots of interesting information. The planning was great and one or two anecdotes were unexpected but always positive. I can highly recommend this tour.”

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7.Monterey, Carmel, 17 Mile Dr, Big Sur & Mcway Falls Pvt Tour

Experience California’s stunning coast on a private, customizable tour covering Monterey, Carmel, 17-Mile Drive, Big Sur, and McWay Falls. Perfect for nature lovers and scenic road trip fans.

★ 5.0

“Pablo was great. The tour was very customizable and he was able to pick us up at our preferred location. The area was beautiful and we are glad we got to see it!”

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9.Monterey Peninsula and Carmel by the Sea Small Group Tour

Discover California’s scenic coast on this small-group tour from San Francisco, featuring iconic stops like Cannery Row, Pebble Beach, and Carmel.

★ 4.5

“Excellent value for money, a long scenery packed day! Fantastic stops, especially the Pebble Beach golf club which was a total surprise! Lovely to see so much of the Californian countryside on the way too. Very enjoyable.”

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10.17-Mile Drive,Carmel & Monterey Day Trip from San Francisco

Explore California’s coast on a guided 17-Mile Drive, Carmel, and Monterey trip from San Francisco. Expect scenic views, informative guides, and flexible options.

★ 3.0

“Spectacular sceneries. Hao was an excellent tour guide. The time spent in each site was just right. The instructions for pick up were excellent.”

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11.Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur Tour Private Tour from San Francisco

Discover the California coast from San Francisco to Big Sur on a private, customizable tour. Enjoy stunning views, expert guides, and authentic experiences.

★ 5.0

“Marciano was a wonderful driver. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip down the coast even if the weather wasn’t 100% cooperative. The Bixby Bridge was well worth the extra effort even if it was raining! We also really enjoyed our tour of the Carmel beach- houses…”

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12.Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco

Experience the stunning California coast with a private guided day trip from San Francisco to Monterey, Carmel, and Big Sur, tailored to your pace.

★ 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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13.Carmel / Monterey Hwy 1 tour

Explore the scenic California coast on a private tour from San Francisco, visiting Carmel, Monterey, and the iconic 17-Mile Drive with expert guides.

★ 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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