Day Trips from San Francisco to 17-Mile Drive

Drive down one of the most scenic roads in California on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Cruise along the coast-hugging Highway 1, passing the mansions of Pebble Beach on the iconic 17-Mile Drive. Enjoy free time to explore Monterey, where you can stroll down Steinbeck’s Cannery Row or visit the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. Browse the ritzy boutiques of Carmel-by-the-Sea and get a glimpse of Silicon Valley’s tech campuses on the return drive to San Francisco.

Ideal for travelers short on time, this day trip covers the best of the Monterey and Carmel region in one day of sightseeing from San Francisco. Highlights include spending two hours in both Monterey and Carmel, driving the scenic 17-Mile Drive through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove, and stopping at a garlic shop in Gilroy, known as the “Garlic Capital of the world.”

Explore Monterey, Carmel, and the Pacific Coast Highway without the hassle of renting a car during this full-day tour from San Francisco. Wind down the coast through Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove, 17-Mile Drive, and Carmel-by-the-Sea. Pickup and drop-off at downtown San Francisco hotels included.

Experience California’s iconic 17-Mile Drive with ease on this group day tour from San Francisco. Travel in a vehicle with a driver and a guide and make your way to Monterey, Pebble Beach, Carmel-By-The-Sea, and more. Learn about the area and take in the views of the coast along the way.

A brilliant day of adventure is in store for you!. You can expect to leave the city of San Francisco to venture down The Pacific Coast Highway 101. You will See; Half Moon Bay, Big Sur, Carmel, Pebble Beach, and more! You will see lighthouses, farms, sand dunes, sea lions and more! Let us do the driving, take your photographs and let our guide give you The VIP Treatment you deserve.

Take a ride along the scenic route of the 17-mile drive! Explore the city of Monterey and visit all that it has to offer. Discover Pebble Beach and Lone Cypress. Visit Fisherman's Wharf and Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Experience the unparalleled beauty of California’s Highway 1 on this private day trip to Monterey and Carmel, departing from San Francisco. Your trip includes entrance and a VIP lunch inside the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, where you can admire up-close views of jellyfish, octopi, sea otters and sharks, as well as 30,000 other incredible sea creatures. You’ll also enjoy stops at the literary landmark of Cannery Row and scenic Carmel-by-the-Sea, learning about the rich history of the coast from your guide. Your tour will conclude back in San Francisco.