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Monterey offers a host of historic attractions from Cannery Row to the famed Monterey Aquarium. This incredible sliver of oceanfront offers an amazing bounty of things to do, with marine, floral and vine-fresh delights to savor. Monterey-Salinas Transit and Amtrak let you take your eyes off the road. Charming towns, world-class golf courses and idyllic inns lie at the hem of the glittering Pacific. Whether you're looking for calm or noisy beachside fun, the Monterey Peninsula has it in buckets.
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1. Private Tour in Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Day Tour from San Francisco
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Leave the driving to a professional chauffeur during this 8-hour excursion by Luxury SUV to Monterey, Carmel, and Pebble Beach. As the Luxury SUV winds through the rolling hills along the Pacific Coast Highway and 17-Mile Drive. Customize your own itinerary or inquire about beach recommendations when scheduling your tour. Pricing is per group, based on a maximum of eight people. (Service start at the pickup location and finish on the same location. extra hours can be added for $85, paid by cash or credit card).
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off in San Francisco or South Bay, Private driver/guide, Bottled water and soft drinks, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge and PUC licensing fees, Gratuities (18% included)
Exclusions: Lunch, Attractions Tickets (aquarium etc)
Reviewed By Climber10543181317
I would recommend them to anyone. They are great at what they do. Agent Ana was very helpful and the limo was spotless. On time and reliable. Joshua great, and i'm glad they are assigning him to every ride we had as we requested!! Thank you!
2. Wild West 4-Day Tour from San Francisco to Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park, LA
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Visit some of the Wild West's most popular attractions on this 4-day tour from San Francisco. Visit Golden Gate Bridge, Cruise San Francisco's bay, tour Yosemite National Park and more! Round-trip transportation, continental breakfast and 4-nights accommodations are included. Tour concludes in Los Angeles.
Inclusions: Professional tour guide, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transport by air-conditioned bus or van, 3 nights of hotel accommodation including tax and continental breakfast, Bay cruise in San Francisco, Sightseeing in San Francisco, Las Vegas, and at the Hoover Dam
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks (unless specified), Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By lorik902
I understand that we are all dealing with Covid 19 during this stressful time. However we decided to take this tour and booked many weeks ahead. The tour was cancelled as we were boarding our flight to fly out west and left us stranded. No hotels. Just sent a little email saying I hope you get this email that the tour is cancelled. Extremely unprofessional. Didn’t offer to try to help us make other arrangements. Will definitely hesitate to book on Viator again.
3. Wild West 5-Day Tour from LA: Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Yosemite, Las Vegas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Visit some of the Wild West's most popular attractions on this 5-day tour from Los Angeles. Visit Santa Barbara, Cruise San Francisco's bay, tour Yosemite National Park and more! Round-trip transportation, continental breakfast and 4-nights accommodations are included.
Inclusions: Professional tour guide, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transport by air-conditioned bus or van, 4 nights of hotel accommodation including tax and continental breakfast, Bay cruise in San Francisco, Sightseeing in Santa Barbara, Carmel, San Francisco, the Las Vegas Strip, and Hoover Damn
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks (unless otherwise specified), Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By makaylabm_
As a return guest, I cannot reccomend Empire Vacations highly enough! With affordable tours, and excellent guides, they always make travelling fun and easy. In a jam-packed 5 day tour from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, Sedona, Monument Valley, Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon, you will experience some of the best attractions the USA has to offer. As you journey through California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah, you will see some of the desert's most photogenic landscapes, and learn the natural and cultural history of each region. Monument Valley and Antelope Canyon were the highlights with both offering exceptional, local Navajo guides to educate visitors on the history of two of the places. This tour offers the perfect balance of scheduled tours at attractions and free time to explore the cities at your own pace. The accommodation in each location was clean and the complimentary breakfast was tasty but simple. On our tour we had two guides - Jacob and Dino. Both were knowledgable, professional, humourous, flexible, and made the trip memorable. Suitable for people of all ages, I recommend this tour to families, couples, and solo travellers alike. If you are seeking the adventure of a lifetime, this is the trip for you.
4. Big Sur Monterey California Pacific Coast One Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Transportation by driver guide using full size sedan car or SUV. This is unique way of visiting one of the most scenic areas in the U.S. The driver guide will stop at places you wish to enjoy in Santa Cruz, Monterey, Big Sur, Bixby Bridge, River Inn, Pfeiffer state park of Coastal Redwoods, Nepenthe and many other places.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Trasnsportation by Town Car
Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Hotel / residence pick up and drop off - can be arranged at additional cost, Transportation from San Francisco or Oakland etc at additional cost
Reviewed By liliknorr
I had no problem with the transportation. It was a long trip but right on schedule, and Ben was really helpful with my concerns and needs.
5. Two-day Los Angeles & San Francisco Private Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is an exclusive Two-Day Tour of Los Angeles and San Francisco. We will pick you up at your LA area hotel to begin the tour of Hollywood including famous Walk of Fame, Hollywood Sign, Sunset Strip, Movie Stars Homes, Rodeo Drive then onto Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, Muscle Beach and breathtaking Malibu along the Pacific Coast Highway. We will then continue up the California Coast towards San Francisco, making stops in Santa Barbara, Monterey & Carmel. The day will end upon arrival at your hotel in San Francisco (hotel your choice, Not Included in Tour Price). The following morning we will resume the tour in San Francisco starting at famous Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, Colorful Castro district, a chance to ride a Cable Car and ride down famed Lombard Street all before return back to your hotel in Los Angeles. On the return, we will make a stop in picturesque Danish village of Solvang.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional photographer guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Fearless312701
Had a fun, relaxing, and informative tour of the beaches and Hollywood areas. Arman was a great tour guide. We went to all the areas highlighted in the booking information. It was a last minute decision to take this tour and we are so glad Arman could accommodate us. Recommend this tour if you want to see Marina del Rey, Venice, Malibu and Sunset Blvd to Hollywood and don’t want the hassle of driving yourself!
6. Private Tour to Monterey, 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, Carmel, and Gilroy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy stunning views of the Pacific on your way from the Bay Area to Monterey. Visit Monterey, the old capital of Alta California under both Spain and Mexico, where in 1846, the U.S. flag was raised, and California became part of the United States. Among Monterey’s notable present-day attractions are the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, Fisherman’s Wharf Take scenic 17-Mile Drive through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove connecting Monterey with Carmel much of which hugs the Pacific coastline and passes famous golf courses, mansions and scenic attractions, including the Lone Cypress, Bird Rock and the 5,300-acre Del Monte Forest of Monterey Cypress trees. Visit Carmel by the Sea, known for its natural scenery and rich artistic history, beautiful beaches, great restaurants and shopping where the Mission San Carlos Borroméo del río Carmelo was founded. On the way back visit the Garlic Shoppe in Gilroy, the Garlic Capital of the world.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water
Exclusions: Possible fees in museums of Monterey or Carmel are not included., 17-mile Drive fee is not included, Gratuity
Reviewed By RobertW220
Exceeded our expectations, driver very knowledgeable and courteous. Saw so much more of San Francisco than we knew was there. Highly recommend. Thrilled with visit to Twin Peaks .
7. Highway 1 Self-Driving Audio Tour (Pacific Coast Highway)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Welcome to the GPS-enabled driving tour of California’s famous Highway 1, the Pacific Coast Highway! This self-guided audio tour stretches between San Francisco and Los Angeles, one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world! This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore Highway 1 with maximum flexibility and value. Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time! Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Download the app onto your phone and enter the password. Then download the tour inside. Start at the first stop and follow the instructions! Stick to our route for the best experience. This tour doesn’t include entrance to attractions along the route. Check pandemic rules before your visit. No expiration — the tour is available from the minute you book until forever! ALERT: Highway partially closed due to storm damage.
Inclusions: GPS Map, Audios and Text, Online Support
Exclusions: Admission to Paid Attractions
Reviewed By GrandTour632361
please fix the app the navigation does not work it is impossible to get back on the route if you get off please tie it in with a GPS system or something for the love of god this was excruciating we spent 2 hours and pretty much saw the buffalo bayou river because we looped around it so many gosh darn times xoxo
8. Carmel Small-Group Food and Wine Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 183 reviews
Discover the charming coastal town of Carmel and savor a series of tantalizing food and wine tastings on this 3-hour guided walking tour. Your passionate guide will share stories about the history, culture and architecture of Carmel as you stop at restaurants, stylish watering holes and food shops to meet business owners and sample different food items. You may visit places like a classic European Restaurant, a local tavern serving the area's best fish & chips, purveyors of the best street tacos on the Monterey Peninsula (and why they specialize in Mezcal), and a local producer of confections made from century-old recipes. In general, the tastings add up to an average lunch.. Ideal for both tourists and Carmel residents, this tour is a leisurely and tasty way to learn more about this quaint town. This small-group tour is limited to 16 people, ensuring more personal attention from your guide.
Inclusions: 3-hour food and wine tasting tour, All food samplings (enough for lunch), All beverages, Professional foodie guide
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By SedonaFlyFishingAdv
Great activity for history, drinks, and food. We did the bike tour first. Stacy the owner came on our bike tour and she was Awesome! Funny, personable gal that kept the tour on pace. She passed us off to Amber, great gal that really knows her history and cuisine in the Carmel by the Sea area. She took us on a walking food, drink, and history lesson in the town. 4 stops sampling different drinks and food from Carmel’s best. From signature cocktails to Carmel’s best wine, this trip definitely covered it. It was a lot of food and a lot of booze! We had a great couple along on the tour. It gave us the chance to chat and have fun as well. Definitely put it on your things to do list!
9. 8-Day San Francisco, Yosemite, Las Vegas, Sedona, Monument Valley Tour from LA
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Experience some of the most well known sites of the West Coast on this 8 day, 7 night tour from Los Angeles. Visit Santa Barbara, Cruise San Francisco's bay, Hoover Dam, Yosemite National Park, and more! One way transportation, continental breakfast and 7-nights accommodations are included. Tour concludes in Las Vegas.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Professional tour guide, Transport by air-conditioned bus or van, 7 nights of hotel accommodation including tax and continental breakfast, Bay cruise in San Francisco, Sightseeing in Santa Barbara, Carmel, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Jeep tour in Monument Valley and lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks (unless specified), Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By makaylabm_
As a return guest, I cannot reccomend Empire Vacations highly enough! With affordable tours, and excellent guides, they always make travelling fun and easy. In a jam-packed 5 day tour from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, Sedona, Monument Valley, Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon, you will experience some of the best attractions the USA has to offer. As you journey through California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah, you will see some of the desert's most photogenic landscapes, and learn the natural and cultural history of each region. Monument Valley and Antelope Canyon were the highlights with both offering exceptional, local Navajo guides to educate visitors on the history of two of the places. This tour offers the perfect balance of scheduled tours at attractions and free time to explore the cities at your own pace. The accommodation in each location was clean and the complimentary breakfast was tasty but simple. On our tour we had two guides - Jacob and Dino. Both were knowledgable, professional, humourous, flexible, and made the trip memorable. Suitable for people of all ages, I recommend this tour to families, couples, and solo travellers alike. If you are seeking the adventure of a lifetime, this is the trip for you.
10. Day Trip to Monterey and Carmel via California Coast
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Travel with us down to California’s rugged coast, known as Highway 1. This stunning drive affords one amazing view after another. Enjoy the winding roads down the coastline as you sit comfortably in our luxury tour coach.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Live commentary on board, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By 912britni
Marco was an awesome tour guide! I love the Madonna Estates Winery. We stopped at a few places. Our group really enjoyed ourselves!
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