Things to do in Monterey, California (CA): The Best City Tours

Explore Monterey Bay and the Central Coast in a GPS-guided Sea Car, cruising through town or along the Pacific on this 3-hour self-drive tour. Hop into your own 2-seater convertible that navigates itself and provides narration about landmarks along the way, including Monterey’s historical buildings and beautiful ocean vistas. The talking scooter car tells you where to go, from downtown, Lake El Estero and Cannery Row all the way to Pacific Grove’s butterfly sanctuary and Asilomar State Beach.

Inclusions: Rental of GPS-guided touring car, Orientation, Tank of gas, Helmet, Map

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Collision Damage Waiver for $12.00 (covers up to $500 in damages)

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

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

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

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

Explore Monterey Bay and the Central Coast in a GPS-guided Sea Car, cruising through town or along the Pacific on a 1-hour tour. Hop into your own 2-seater convertible that navigates itself and provides narration about landmarks along the way, including Monterey’s historical buildings and beautiful ocean vistas.

Inclusions: Rental of GPS-guided touring car, Orientation, Tank of gas, Helmet, Map

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Collision Damage Waiver for $12.00 (covers up to $500 in damages)

Fantastic ocean vistas at every turn. This is one of the best coast drives anywhere! Highlights include Monterey historical buildings, Fisherman's Wharf harbor views, Cannery Row, Lover's Point and many amazing view stops. Get up close with deer (providing they are out), sand dunes and cypress trees. Plus see Pacific Grove, including downtown and historic points of interest, butterflies permitting.

Inclusions: Rental of GPS-guided touring car, Orientation, Tank of gas, Helmet, Map

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Collision Damage Waiver for $12.00 (covers up to $500 in damages)

Carmel by the Sea is a story of unmatchable beauty and history that can be explored on this self-guided audio drive. This one of a kind village of less than 5,000 was founded by writers, poets, artists and musicians over 100 years ago. It was that artist colony vibe, along with the beauty of the ocean, that brought multi-media producer Bob Hamilton here from LA and New York over 40 years ago. Over those years, he proudly took visiting friends to all the hidden story locations that the average tourist may never see.  Now, the VoiceMap app lets him take you on your own private trip through the town with over a hundred art galleries, wine tasting rooms, high-end restaurants and shops and then to the beaches and around the point, ending at the 230-year-old Carmel Mission. From start to finish the tour takes less than an hour, but you travel at your own pace. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Inclusions: Lifetime access to Carmel by the Sea tour, VoiceMap Application, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Smartphone, Transportation, Food/Drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route