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Monterey Explorer Tour Highlights
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Tour Prices |
Adults (12+) |
Children (<11) |
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Regular Price: |
$149 |
$129 |
Internet Special: |
$139 |
$119 |
| SAVE BY BOOKING ONLINE |
$10 |
$10 |
Monterey Explorer Tour Available Daily (All Year)
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Monterey Explorer Tour. Our Monterey Explorer tour you will take you along California's Pacific Coast on your way to historic Monterey & picturesque Carmel by the Sea, and a drive through Pacific Grove in between. 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. Monterey Bay was the site of the first Europeans to visit the land that became California. Several waves of industrial scale whaling and fishing exploited the bounty of the huge undersea trench offshore. John Steinbeck (Grapes of Wrath) grew up in Salinas and spent much of his creative effort writing about the Monterey area his books Tortilla Flat and Cannery Row.
You’ll start the day traveling south on the famous Pacific Coast Highway, California Highway 1 (fog permitting). After at least one stop in Santa Cruz a rest break, and optional photos stops along the way, you will set foot on Monterey’s famous Cannery Row for a chance to stroll among the shops and grab a fresh seafood lunch. If you bring your own lunch, you might be able to squeeze in a short trip to the world famous Monterey Aquarium (admission not included). 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, between the greens and tees of world famous golf courses like Spyglass Hill, and among the last remaining forest of a rare species of tree, the Monterey Cypress, which is sculpted by relentless pacific breezes into fanciful shapes. The Lone Cypress is a very poignant example of one of these hardy trees hanging on to life (with the help human engineering, of late) in a seemingly impossible location. The drive finishes up at the Pebble Beach Village, where you can visit the Pro Shop and see the famous 18th Green, which has lights for putting at night. (When you’ve paid that much for green fees, you don’t quit at sundown on the 16th hole!). Upon arrival in the enchanted 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. Our Monterey Explorer tour has optional short stops in Half Moon Bay or Santa Cruz. This tour is customizable to your own interests.
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8:00
- 8:30 AM |
Pick-up for the Monterey & Carmel
tour at your San Francisco hotel in downtown or Fisherman's
Wharf area. |
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9:00-12:00
AM |
Begin the tour to Monterey,
driving along Highway 1 viewing California's rugged coastline
with a rest-stop in Davenport. |
12:30 - 2:00
PM |
Arrive in Monterey where
you can promenade the shops and have a meal in one of the many
restaurants of the historic Cannery Row. Also, this is your
chance to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium (admission not included). |
2:00 - 4:00
PM |
Drive through Pacific Grove,
known for its Monarch butterflies and turn-of-the century Victorian
homes. Then follow the scenic 17-Mile Drive through Del Monte
Forest, seeing the legendary Pebble Beach Golf Course and the
Lone Cypress Tree. |
4:00 - 5:30
PM |
The last portion of this
tour will be held at the beautiful Camel-by-the-Sea, where
you can shop in small boutiques and visit quaint art and photography
galleries. |
5:30
- 6:30 PM |
Finish the Monterey
and Carmel tour and head to San Francisco. |
6:30
- 7:00 PM |
Drop off at
San Francisco hotels. |
Monterey Explorer Tour is subject to weather and traffic.
Copyright © 2007 Extranomical Adventures, Inc. a San Francisco Sightseeing Tour Company 1999-2007.
*This is a limited time offer, prices are subject to change. Please check the San Francisco Tour Reservations
page for the price schedule. Extranomical Adventures operates fully insured PUC/TCP-licensed vehicles. Tour prices do not include meals, lodging, or park entrance fees unless otherwise noted. We are not responsible for loss or damage of personal property on tours. We are not responsible for delays due to accidents, breakdowns, or adverse traffic and weather conditions on tours. We reserve the right to modify stops, vehicle, visits or activities based on weather conditions, group needs or conditions out of our control. Tours are generally operated by Extranomical Adventures, Inc. although we reserve the right to use other operators and/or subcontractors to operate all and any tours advertised. Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. Cancellations or changes must be made 72 hrs before trip departure to get partial refund. Airport shuttle transfers are non-refundable. Cancellations and changes are subject to a 10% or $25 fee, whichever is greater.
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Monterey Explorer Tour Price List