Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive Full-Day Bus Tour from San Francisco
by Gray Line San Francisco
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This full-day bus tour from San Francisco covers about 11 hours of travel along California's coast. The trip follows Highway 1, stopping first at Pigeon Point Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse on the West Coast, where travelers can take photos or walk to the beach. Then the bus pauses in Davenport for a 20-minute break at the Davenport Cafe to grab coffee, snacks, and use restrooms. Continuing along Monterey Bay and the Peninsula, the tour reaches Monterey's Cannery Row area. Here, there is a two-hour stop allowing time to explore the shops, restaurants, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium (tickets not included). This section offers ample opportunity for photos and lunch before moving on. The tour then drives the 17-Mile Drive, a scenic coastal route through the Pebble Beach community. Stops along this route include Bird Rock, known for its bird and sea lion populations, the Lone Cypress tree estimated to be 250 years old, and Pebble Beach Golf Links, with time to visit the clubhouse or gift shop. Finally, the bus arrives in Carmel-by-the-Sea for a one-hour stop at Carmel Plaza, where visitors can browse boutiques, dine, or sample wine in the town center.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Pacific Coast Highway
Built in 1871, this lighthouse guides ships along California's Pacific coast. It is the tallest lighthouse on the West Coast of the United States and remains active in aiding the Coast Guard's navigation. Visitors may get off the bus here to take photos or walk briefly to the nearby beach.
Pigeon Point Light Station
This lighthouse is the tallest on the West Coast and continues to serve as an active Coast Guard navigation aid. Guests can explore the lighthouse or take a short walk down to the beach.
15 min
Davenport
The bus stops directly in front of Davenport Cafe, named after Captain John Pope Davenport who settled about half a mile from here at El Jarro Point. This cafe is a convenient place to rest, have coffee and snacks, and use restroom facilities.
20 min
Monterey Bay
Monterey Bay lies on California’s coast south of San Francisco and San Jose. Santa Cruz is at the northern end of the bay, while Monterey is located at the southern tip of the Monterey Peninsula.
Cannery Row
Cannery Row in Monterey’s New Monterey waterfront was once home to sardine canning factories. Now it features restaurants and shops. This stop includes a 2-hour free period to visit attractions such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium (tickets must be purchased separately in advance), Cannery Row, and nearby dining options before continuing to 17-Mile Drive and Carmel.
120 min
17-Mile Drive
The 17-Mile Drive is a scenic route through the private Pebble Beach community on the Monterey Peninsula. It offers coastal views of coves and beaches. The drive includes multiple photo stops. Note that it may close temporarily during events like the PGA Tour in February and the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in August.
60 min
Bird Rock Vista Point
Bird Rock is a lively wildlife area with many birds, harbor seals, and sea lions. Until 1930, it was covered by 4 to 5 feet of pelican and cormorant guano, which was then cleared for fertilizer. Since then, sea lions have used the rock as a sunbathing site.
15 min
Lone Cypress
The Lone Cypress is a Monterey Cypress tree standing on a granite hillside, estimated to be about 250 years old. It is located between Cypress Point Club and Pebble Beach Golf Links golf courses. The tree has been secured with cables for sixty years due to past fire damage. Visitors can get off the bus here to take photos.
15 min
Pebble Beach Golf Links
Pebble Beach Golf Links is a golf course along the rugged coastline overlooking Carmel Bay and the Pacific Ocean. It hosts annual PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions events. Travelers may disembark to visit the clubhouse or souvenir shop, though closures may occur during events such as the PGA Tour AT&T Pro-Am in February.
15 min
Carmel Beach Community
This small beach community on the Monterey Peninsula features the Scenic Bluff Path, which extends from Carmel Beach, a surf spot, to the bird-rich Carmel River State Beach.
Carmel Plaza
Located in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Plaza offers fashion boutiques, specialty natural brands, dining, gourmet shops, wine tasting rooms, salons, and wellness studios in a relaxed setting. Visitors have 60 minutes of free time to explore this area.
60 min
Meeting point
Gray Line Fisherman’s Wharf Departure Location 2805 Leavenworth St. Arrive by 7:45 AM to check-in Bus Departs at 8:00 AM Although there is no physical location, you'll easily spot Pomegranate Café directly across the street. Simply wait there, and our representative will meet you.
End point
Gray Line Fisherman’s Wharf Departure Location 2805 Leavenworth St. Arrive by 7:45 AM to check-in Bus Departs at 8:00 AM Although there is no physical location, you'll easily spot Pomegranate Café directly across the street. Simply wait there, and our representative will meet you.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive Full-Day Bus Tour from San Francisco
by Gray Line San Francisco
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$234.78Overview
This full-day bus tour from San Francisco covers about 11 hours of travel along California's coast. The trip follows Highway 1, stopping first at Pigeon Point Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse on the West Coast, where travelers can take photos or walk to the beach. Then the bus pauses in Davenport for a 20-minute break at the Davenport Cafe to grab coffee, snacks, and use restrooms. Continuing along Monterey Bay and the Peninsula, the tour reaches Monterey's Cannery Row area. Here, there is a two-hour stop allowing time to explore the shops, restaurants, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium (tickets not included). This section offers ample opportunity for photos and lunch before moving on. The tour then drives the 17-Mile Drive, a scenic coastal route through the Pebble Beach community. Stops along this route include Bird Rock, known for its bird and sea lion populations, the Lone Cypress tree estimated to be 250 years old, and Pebble Beach Golf Links, with time to visit the clubhouse or gift shop. Finally, the bus arrives in Carmel-by-the-Sea for a one-hour stop at Carmel Plaza, where visitors can browse boutiques, dine, or sample wine in the town center.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Pacific Coast Highway
Built in 1871, this lighthouse guides ships along California's Pacific coast. It is the tallest lighthouse on the West Coast of the United States and remains active in aiding the Coast Guard's navigation. Visitors may get off the bus here to take photos or walk briefly to the nearby beach.
Pigeon Point Light Station
This lighthouse is the tallest on the West Coast and continues to serve as an active Coast Guard navigation aid. Guests can explore the lighthouse or take a short walk down to the beach.
15 min
Davenport
The bus stops directly in front of Davenport Cafe, named after Captain John Pope Davenport who settled about half a mile from here at El Jarro Point. This cafe is a convenient place to rest, have coffee and snacks, and use restroom facilities.
20 min
Monterey Bay
Monterey Bay lies on California’s coast south of San Francisco and San Jose. Santa Cruz is at the northern end of the bay, while Monterey is located at the southern tip of the Monterey Peninsula.
Cannery Row
Cannery Row in Monterey’s New Monterey waterfront was once home to sardine canning factories. Now it features restaurants and shops. This stop includes a 2-hour free period to visit attractions such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium (tickets must be purchased separately in advance), Cannery Row, and nearby dining options before continuing to 17-Mile Drive and Carmel.
120 min
17-Mile Drive
The 17-Mile Drive is a scenic route through the private Pebble Beach community on the Monterey Peninsula. It offers coastal views of coves and beaches. The drive includes multiple photo stops. Note that it may close temporarily during events like the PGA Tour in February and the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in August.
60 min
Bird Rock Vista Point
Bird Rock is a lively wildlife area with many birds, harbor seals, and sea lions. Until 1930, it was covered by 4 to 5 feet of pelican and cormorant guano, which was then cleared for fertilizer. Since then, sea lions have used the rock as a sunbathing site.
15 min
Lone Cypress
The Lone Cypress is a Monterey Cypress tree standing on a granite hillside, estimated to be about 250 years old. It is located between Cypress Point Club and Pebble Beach Golf Links golf courses. The tree has been secured with cables for sixty years due to past fire damage. Visitors can get off the bus here to take photos.
15 min
Pebble Beach Golf Links
Pebble Beach Golf Links is a golf course along the rugged coastline overlooking Carmel Bay and the Pacific Ocean. It hosts annual PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions events. Travelers may disembark to visit the clubhouse or souvenir shop, though closures may occur during events such as the PGA Tour AT&T Pro-Am in February.
15 min
Carmel Beach Community
This small beach community on the Monterey Peninsula features the Scenic Bluff Path, which extends from Carmel Beach, a surf spot, to the bird-rich Carmel River State Beach.
Carmel Plaza
Located in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Plaza offers fashion boutiques, specialty natural brands, dining, gourmet shops, wine tasting rooms, salons, and wellness studios in a relaxed setting. Visitors have 60 minutes of free time to explore this area.
60 min
Meeting point
Gray Line Fisherman’s Wharf Departure Location 2805 Leavenworth St. Arrive by 7:45 AM to check-in Bus Departs at 8:00 AM Although there is no physical location, you'll easily spot Pomegranate Café directly across the street. Simply wait there, and our representative will meet you.
End point
Gray Line Fisherman’s Wharf Departure Location 2805 Leavenworth St. Arrive by 7:45 AM to check-in Bus Departs at 8:00 AM Although there is no physical location, you'll easily spot Pomegranate Café directly across the street. Simply wait there, and our representative will meet you.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.