Monterey and Carmel 17 Mile Drive from San Francisco

This comprehensive and fully narrated 11-hour tour
departs from and returns to San Francisco.

This tour shows California's rugged Central Coast, a view that will both humble and inspire you. Starting the Monterey portion of the tour, you will travel south via Highway 1 through Santa Cruz offering a spectacular view of the Central Coastal area.

The tour includes scheduled stops at Steinbeck's Cannery Row in Monterey known for the characters in John Steinbeck's novel "Cannery Row". Find seaside exploration, shopping and activities for everyone on Monterey's beautiful shoreline.

There are vista points along 17 Mile Drive including stores, art galleries and the restaurant district of Carmel that are perfect for lunch and shopping! You will visit the one-square mile city of Carmel, located on the Bay of Carmel above the white-sand beach which offers a picturesque and beautiful memory for the last portion of your tour. The trip back to San Francisco will take you through the Silicon Valley in the San Jose and Santa Clara counties.

Schedule: Daily 9:15am