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Day Trip to Monterey and Carmel via California Coast

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Day Trip to Monterey and Carmel via California Coast
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icon11 hours  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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Overview

The California coastline is dramatic, iconic and rugged, but also difficult to enjoy when you're trapped behind the wheel of a car rental. So take this day trip to Carmel and Monterey, and enjoy the cliffside and ocean views from the window seat of your coach.
  • Travel along Highway I from San Francisco to Carmel and Monterey
  • Spend time enjoying California's coastal scenery
  • Upgrade to include a ticket to the Monterey Bay Aquarium
  • Round-trip hotel transfers available from select SF area hotels
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Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board
Fuel surcharge
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Departure Point

288 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Departure Time

9:00 AM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Tower Tours - San Francisco's Sightseeing Specialist

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Day Trip to Monterey and Carmel via California Coast?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Day Trip to Monterey and Carmel via California Coast.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Day Trip to Monterey and Carmel via California Coast?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Day Trip to Monterey and Carmel via California Coast.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Day Trip to Monterey and Carmel via California Coast?
A:
The policies on social distancing are:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by Day Trip to Monterey and Carmel via California Coast.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Day Trip to Monterey and Carmel via California Coast?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Day Trip to Monterey and Carmel via California Coast.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Day Trip to Monterey and Carmel via California Coast?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Day Trip to Monterey and Carmel via California Coast.

Traveler Tips

  • "It's a long day so be prepared for a lot of ride time." See review
  • "It is a long drive and just a few hours to enjoy monterey and Camel." See review

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Coastal route to Monterey and Carmel
Lisa_J
, Feb 2020
Great day, Marco our driver and guide was excellent, very knowledgeable and helpful. Our only downside was that with so many stops along the way when we finally reached Carmel we only had one hour to spend looking around. It was a rush and we were unable to enjoy this beautiful town.
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More time in Carmel please
Susan_G
, Feb 2020
Lovely trip but would have preferred to have less time in Monterey and more time in Carmel. I felt by the time we got to Carmel an hour there was rushed and no time to explore and get a coffee.
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Oh Myyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!
RickandBrendaG
, Nov 2019
My husband and I were attending a conference in the San Francisco area and wanted to do something that would cover a lot of California quickly without having to rent a car, get a map and try to figure out where the heck we were going. Well, this day trip to Monterey and Carmel fulfilled that need and more! Our tour guide, George, was great! He was very knowledgeable and kept you engaged on the bus. We made stops along the way to eat lunch and grab snacks. It is definitely worth every penny! I plan to do it again if I'm ever in the California area gain. Thank you!
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George!
markjQ4705UK
, Nov 2019
George is one of the best guides I have ever had, and I have taken many tours. Beautiful scenery, lots of interesting info about California history and agriculture. Definitely recommend it.
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Monterey and Carmel
kariy0ung
, Sep 2019
Long drive, with limited time in destinations, would have preferred not to stop for coffee break but go straight to Monterey
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Fantastic day out
Stay06740685538
, May 2019
Fabulous day out with the lovely George as our guide, he was very informative and funny. It is a long day (11 hours) but it’s a great way of seeing the coastline and surrounding areas. I would throughly recommend it. Thanks George for making our day out feel so special.
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Long But Fun
358adrianj
, Dec 2018
It is a long drive and just a few hours to enjoy monterey and Camel. But the driver was very entertaining and funny. And the scene views were spectacular.
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Shopping trip
zuzaci
, Oct 2018
The California coast is So beautiful!!!!on our way I saw só many amazing beaches and rocks but we could not explore it. unfortunately we stopped twice close to the shopping Streets which was dissapointing for me.I did not come to US for shopping. The bus did not have wi fi.
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Day Trip to Monterey and Carmel via California Coast
kwong226
, Sep 2018
Excellent and very informative. Tour guide (bus driver) was very knowledgeable and friendly. He knew his history about the area.
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Great trip
mertensf2018
, Aug 2018
We had a great time on this trip. The scenery along the coast was awesome. Especially along the "17 mile road" which included Pebble Beach. Monterey was great. The best part of the trip though was our driver/tour guide, George. He was super informative, and presented everything with very interesting background stories. And he had a good sense of humor. I highly recommend him and this trip.
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