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San Francisco Private Monterey and 17-Mile Drive Day Trip 11 hr

TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10

AverageTop 35% in San Francisco

2 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • San Francisco
  • 11 hrs
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Follow Highway 1 from San Francisco on a private day trip to Monterey, 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, and Carmel-by-the-Sea.

About this tour

Leave San Francisco behind for a private journey along one of California’s most memorable coastlines. This San Francisco private Monterey and 17-Mile Drive day trip follows Highway 1 past Santa Cruz and Capitola toward the Monterey Peninsula, with a certified professional driver-guide and a luxury, air-conditioned coach reserved for your group.

Spend two hours in Monterey, where you can explore Steinbeck’s Cannery Row or visit the aquarium at your own expense. Then travel the celebrated 17-Mile Drive, stopping at the Lone Cypress and Pebble Beach. A 1.5-hour visit to Carmel-by-the-Sea offers time to enjoy the coastal town before the return drive to San Francisco. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, making the full-day outing easy to enjoy with family, friends, or colleagues.

Choose this San Francisco private Monterey and 17-Mile Drive day trip for a relaxed way to take in coastal scenery and landmark stops at your own group’s pace. Reserve your day and discover the Monterey Peninsula by road.

Highlights

  • Trace California’s coastline along Highway 1
  • Explore Monterey and Steinbeck’s Cannery Row
  • Admire the Lone Cypress and Pebble Beach on 17-Mile Drive
  • Wander Carmel-by-the-Sea during a 1.5-hour stop

What's included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • 1.5-hour stop in Carmel-by-the-Sea
  • 2-hour stop in Monterey
  • 17-Mile Drive entrance and stops at the Lone Cypress and Pebble Beach
  • Highway 1 route through Santa Cruz and Capitola
  • Private luxury air-conditioned coach transport
  • Certified professional driver-guide

Not included

  • Food and drinks unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Monterey Aquarium admission

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Important information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • Nearby public transportation options are available
  • Provide your hotel or apartment details in advance, preferably at least 48 hours before departure
  • If accommodation details are not received at least 24 hours before departure, the tour may be canceled and cancellation fees may apply

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The day trip lasts 11 hours.

Is hotel pickup and drop-off included?

Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Provide your accommodation details in advance.

What stops are included?

The tour includes a 2-hour stop in Monterey, a 1.5-hour stop in Carmel-by-the-Sea, and stops along 17-Mile Drive.

Is admission to the Monterey aquarium included?

No. Aquarium admission is at your own expense.

Can infants join the tour?

Yes. Infants must sit on an adult’s lap, and small children can ride in a stroller.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 2 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 7.2. Top 35% in San Francisco means it ranks in the top 35% of tours in San Francisco by this score.

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