Monterey Tours

Monterey Explorer Tour - From $139. On our Monterey Explorer tour you’ll start the day traveling south on the famous Pacific Coast Highway, California Highway 1 (fog permitting). Passing through Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz, we’ll make at least one stop for a rest break, and perhaps optional photo stops along the way, we will set you down on Monterey’s famous Cannery Row for a chance to stroll among the shops and grab a fresh seafood lunch. After lunch, you will follow the coast through the beautiful little town of Pacific Grove on the way to the 17 Mile Drive. This famous road winds its way between magnificent homes and the spectacular coastline, among the greens of world famous golf courses like Spyglass Hill and Pebble Beach, and famous landmarks like the Lone Cypress tree. The drive finishes up at the Pebble Beach Village, where we can make an optional stop at the Pro Shop. Upon arrival in the enchanting town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, you can explore the boutique shops on Ocean Avenue or be dazzled by the white sandy beach. If there is time and interest, we can visit the historic Carmel Mission. Because we travel in a small group instead of on a big bus, our Monterey Explorer tour is customizable to your own interests, and we can be flexible about the route and times.
Monterey & Carmel One-Day Tour by Bus - From $75. On our Monterey & Carmel One-Day Bus tour you'll visit Monterey Bay, 17-Mile scenic drive, Pebble Beach & the picturesque Carmel-by-the-Sea and will pick you up from most San Francisco Hotel. You start the day driving south along the rugged Coastal Highway 1, you will arrive in historic Monterey, California’s first Capital (under Mexican rule). You will have time to stroll historic Cannery Row filled with shops, hotels, and unique restaurants, and possibly a chance to visit the Aquarium (admission not included). Next our Monterey Bus Tour will take you through Pacific Grove, and onto 17-Mile Drive, with spectacular views including the beautiful coastline, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, Pebble Beach Golf Club, and the famous Lone Cypress Tree. Our Monterey & Carmel Bus Tour will then take you to the picturesque town of Carmel-by-the-Sea. You can explore the boutique shops and the historic Carmel Mission or be dazzled by the white sandy beach. Then you will make the return trip back through the agricultural regions of Watsonville, Salinas, and Gilroy before traveling through Silicon Valley on the way back to your San Francisco Hotel in the evening.
Monterey Tour by Bus - from $89 - The Monterey Tour by Bus is one of San Francisco's newest and most exciting tours. Take a trip from San Francisco to Monterey & Carmel in style and enjoy some of California's most beautiful tourist attractions. Take in the wonderous views of the Pacific Ocean along Highway 1 as you drive through Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz. Stop off at Cannery Row, made famous in novels by Nobel Prize Winning author, John Steinbeck. Pass by the infamous Pebble Beach Golf Course, host of the 2010 U.S. Open Golf Tournament, as you continue along the 17-mile drive and stop at the iconic Lone Cypress Tree along the way. Drive through Pacific Grove and see the Victorian homes. Enjoy three short, guided walking tours on this adventure and learn more about the history of Monterey & Carmel from an experienced tour guide.
Corporate Monterey & Carmel Bus Charter

Monterey and Carmel are full of things to see and do and even the drive there on Highway 1 is amazing. The spectacular coastline, 17-Mile-Drive, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Pebble Beach, Cannery Row and picturesque Carmel-by-the-Sea with its small shops and boutiques are waiting for you! The Monterey business charter is perfect for corporate getaways or celebrations and can be customized to fit your group’s needs.
Private Monterey Tour From San Francisco

Monterey and Carmel are waiting for you! Be amazed by the views along historic Highway 1 and the beauty of 17-Mile-Drive. There are many different options to make your private Monterey tour an unforgettable experience. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium or go shopping in picturesque Carmel by the sea. The itinerary of your private Monterey tour is fully customizable to fit your group’s needs.

Monterey Bay Area History

Monterey Bay has great geologic and biological significance, with an incredible abundance of sea life just off shore in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, which borders 276 miles of California’s spectacular coastline. There is a huge, deep undersea trench which creates an environment rich in every kind of sea-life imaginable, from plankton to sea otters to dolphins and whales. Monterey is also home to the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, and the gateway to the spectacular Big Sur area, where 5000 foot mountains tower above the roaring Pacific Ocean.

Monterey Bay was the site of the first Europeans to visit the land that became California. When Mexico gained its independence, it was the provincial capital of Alto California. When the territory was ceded to the U.S., the new state held its constitutional convention there. Several waves of industrial scale whaling and fishing exploited the bounty of the huge undersea trench offshore creating several booms and busts. Author John Steinbeck (Grapes of Wrath) grew up in Salinas and spent much of his creative effort writing about the Monterey area in his books Tortilla Flat and Cannery Row. Today, the area is a mixture of nature and culture, of historical past and vibrant present.