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Monterey Private Coastal Tour

TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10

Very goodTop 5% in San Francisco

70 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • San Francisco
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Explore Monterey, Carmel, 17-Mile Drive, Big Sur, and McWay Falls on a private coastal journey from San Francisco.

About this tour

Follow California’s coast from Monterey to Big Sur on a private journey filled with ocean views, charming towns, and iconic landmarks. This Monterey private coastal tour begins with the marine life and historic waterfront of Monterey, including Cannery Row, before continuing to Carmel-by-the-Sea, where white-sand beaches meet boutique shops and storybook streets.

Travel through Pebble Beach and along 17-Mile Drive, taking in Spanish Bay, Bird Rock, coastal lookouts, and the famous Lone Cypress. The route then opens onto Big Sur’s rugged cliffs and wild shoreline, ending at McWay Falls, where an 80-foot waterfall drops toward the beach. Private transportation makes it easy to enjoy the changing scenery, with bottled water provided along the way.

From coastal culture to dramatic landscapes, the Monterey private coastal tour brings together some of California’s most memorable sights in one day. Book your trip to experience this celebrated stretch of coastline and return to San Francisco with lasting memories.

Highlights

  • Explore Monterey’s marine life, Cannery Row, and ocean views
  • Wander Carmel-by-the-Sea’s white-sand beaches and boutique shops
  • Cruise 17-Mile Drive past Spanish Bay and Bird Rock
  • Admire Pebble Beach and the iconic Lone Cypress
  • See Big Sur’s dramatic cliffs and McWay Falls

What's included

Included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Fuel surcharge

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 4.89 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.8. Top 5% in San Francisco means it ranks in the top 5% of tours in San Francisco by this score.

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