TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10
San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge and Muir Woods Tour 6 hr
Top 3% · 6 hrs · 1,684 reviews
from $119
2 providers
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San Francisco Big Sur, Monterey and Carmel Tour 12 hr
TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10
GoodTop 18% in San Francisco
52 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- San Francisco
- 12 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur on a full-day San Francisco coastal tour, with scenic stops along 17-Mile Drive.
About this tour
Trade San Francisco’s city streets for a full day along California’s dramatic Pacific coast. This San Francisco Big Sur, Monterey and Carmel tour pairs ocean scenery with time to explore three distinctive coastal stops.
Begin in Monterey Bay, where you can look for marine life and enjoy time for coffee along Cannery Row. Continue along the famous 17-Mile Drive, including a stop at Pebble Beach. Photo stops may include the Lone Cypress, Bird Rock, Lovers Point or Point Pinos. In Carmel, wander among quaint shops, artisan bakeries and coffee shops. The route then reaches Big Sur’s iconic Bixby Bridge and Hurricane Point, with sweeping coastal views. Depending on the season, you may catch a Northern California sunset over the ocean on the return to San Francisco.
Hotel pickup is available within designated zones, and 17-Mile Drive entrance fees are included. Set out for a memorable day of coastal landscapes and charming towns on this San Francisco Big Sur, Monterey and Carmel tour.
Highlights
- Explore Monterey Bay and browse Cannery Row
- Drive the scenic 17-Mile Drive, with a stop at Pebble Beach
- Photograph the Lone Cypress, Bird Rock, Lovers Point or Point Pinos
- Browse the shops and bakeries of Carmel
- Admire Bixby Bridge and the coastal views at Hurricane Point
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup within designated zones
- Entrance fees for 17-Mile Drive
Not included
- Meals
Ratings on each provider
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View on ViatorViator
4.88 / 5 · 52 reviews
Important information
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.88 from 52 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in San Francisco
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- 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 7.6. Top 18% in San Francisco means it ranks in the top 18% of tours in San Francisco by this score.
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