Category: Big Sur Monterey Tour

Big Sur Monterey Private Tour from San Francisco 10hrs $950~

Big Sur Monterey Private Tour from San Francisco 10hrs $950~ 10 to 12 hours private trip in an SUV, 1 to 6 persons.

SILICON VALLEY / MONTEREY / BIG SUR from San Francisco / Emeryville / Oakland / San Jose and nearby places.

Big Sur Monterey Private Tour from San Francisco 10hrs $950~ Private Charter with a chauffeured car, you can go at your own pace and spend as much time as you like. There is no need to worry about which routes to take or drive around seeking parking or rest stops. These trips are not on a large vehicle with many participants and fixed timed stops. Just you and your family or friends. The driver guide can make stops at your convenience within ten hours time.

You have a choice of following three

1. MONTEREY CARMEL / BIG SUR

You can also spend whole 10 hours at one place.

Cost of 10-hour trip – $950 by SUV private charter, 1 to 6 persons.

Pick up from your hotel in San Francisco at 8:30 am. Driving through Silicon Valley and The Redwoods you reach the coast at Santa Cruz. Along Highway 1 you go through Aptos, Capitola, and agricultural area to Elkhorn Slough and Moss Beach. Soon you are in Castroville driving through miles of artichoke and strawberry fields. Along the coast you see sand dunes on the west and Salinas Valley with the coastal mountain range to the east. Salinas River empties into Monterey Bay. Past California State University of Monterey in what used to be Fort Ord through Marina and Seaside you reach Monterey and Carmel by 11:30. Continue on Highway One through Point Lobos to Bixby Bridge.

It will take an additional two hours from San Francisco to see all three places, Silicon Valley, Monterey, and Big Sur.

2. SILICON VALLEY / MONTEREY CARMEL

MONTEREY / CARMEL / SILICON VALLEY you will see

1. META / Facebook, Menlo Park. Picture stop. 10 mins. 2. Stanford University, Palo Alto. Historic Campus. Walk around The Chapel etc. 30 mins. 3. APPLE, Cupertino for the futuristic spaceship campus from the terrace 45 mins. 4. Driving through Redwoods to Santa Cruz then to Castroville. 5. Through Fort Ord to historic Monterey and Fisherman’s Wharf 6. Cannery Row, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Pacific Grove. 7. 17 Mile Drive, Cypress Point, Pebble Beach Golf Course etc 8. Carmel by the Sea – central area. 9. Carmel Mission 10. Return through Monterey, Prunedale, Gilroy and Morgan Hill.

*We can take you to wineries in Monterey and Carmel Valley instead of places mentioned above.

3. BIG SUR / SILICON VALLEY

Big Sur / Silicon Valley Private Charter, you will see

1. META / Facebook, Menlo Park. Picture stop. 10 mins. 2. Stanford University, Palo Alto. Historic Campus. Walk around The Chapel etc. 30 mins. 3. APPLE, Cupertino for the futuristic spaceship campus from the terrace 45 mins. 4. Driving through Redwoods to Santa Cruz then to Castroville. 5. Garrapata State Park, Rocky Point. 6. Stop at Bixby Bridge 20 mins. 7. Hurricane Point, Point Sur Lighthouse. 8. Big Sur River Inn or stop for refreshments. 9. Nepenthe / Phoenix / Café Kevah overlooking Pacific Ocean, About an hour. 10. Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park for about an hour walk in the Redwoods. 11. McWay Falls. 12. Return through Monterey, Prunedale, Gilroy and Morgan Hill.

San Francisco, San Jose, and other hotel, Airbnb, and private residence pickup and dropoff and tax are included. Gratuity for the driver is not included.

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To make a reservation and check availability or have any questions, please contact us or submit the following request form. We will get back to you within 24 hours on weekdays 48 hours on weekends.

There is no need to provide credit card information at this time.

Monterey Carmel Private Car Tours

Monterey Carmel – Big Sur – Hearst Castle Private Car Tours From San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Salinas, Carmel

*From San Francisco to Big Sur including hotel pick up and drop off for $950 for 1 to 6 people 10 hours including tax. Cost is $95 an hour for a SUV. Luxury Vehicle such as Volvo or BMW is $128 an hour 4 to 10 hours

MONTEREY Carmel, Big Sur Private Car Tours

Highway 1 Road Condition update! Pfeiffer State Beach and McWay Falls are open as of May 10th, 2023

These are individual private day trips in a town car or an SUV for your own party of one to six persons. You go to unusual places at your own pace spending the time you want. With a chauffeur driven car, no worry about which roads to take and spending time looking for suitable parking, rest stops etc. These trips are not on a large vehicle with many participants, fixed timed stops and narration. Just you with family or friends. An experienced local resident would be the driver for your personal requirements.

Rates updated April 8th, 2023

Because this is a private tour, not a large bus tour, it is much easier to make stops as needed.

Monterey Private Car Tours:

1. ESSELEN – Continent’s edge crashing into The Pacific at The Big Sur *option to add Hearst Castle. 6 to 10 hours.

The Big Sur along Pacific Coast Highway One is one of the most scenic and unforgettable places in North America. Main stops are the iconic Bixby Bridge, Big Sur River Inn, Pfeiffer Sate Park Coastal Redwoods and The Nepenthe for late lunch or refreshments and to gaze at the incredible Pacific Ocean. Other viewpoints are: Rocky Point, Hurricane Point and Point Sur Lighthouse, McWay Falls. *Option to add Hearst Castle.

2. OHLONE – Monterey San Juan Bautista Mission and Moss Landing, 4 to 5 Hours.

Along Fort Ord, California State University, Monterey Bay and Castroville drive through fields of artichokes, avocadoes, strawberries, and lettuce. At Prunedale turn north and go through the avenue of eucalyptus trees then turn east to San Juan Bautista. Walk around this small town located on the San Andreas Fault. Visit the Mission that was built in 1798. You may remember the Bell Tower in the movie VERTIGO by Alfred Hitchcock filmed during the 1960s. Then driving west on country roads and through small towns like Logan, Aromas and Pajaro reach Watsonville on Highway 1. Salinas river empties into Monterey Bay near Elkhorn Slough.

With two giant chimneys of the power plant behind you gaze over the tranquil sea on the cusp of Monterey Canyon, nearly 12,000 feet (3,600 meters) one of the deepest ocean canyons on the West Coast. You may want to stop at Moss Landing Harbor for seafood at Phil’s Fish Market or one of other local places or wait for a unique meal at The Giant Artichoke in Castroville. Driving through fields and sand dunes head to Fort Ord, Marina on the way back to Monterey.

3. SALINAN – Monterey River, Mountains, Wine and Farms – 4 to 6 hours.

Going inland past the airport on River Road south in Salinas Valley with mountains of Santa Lucia to the west and Gabilan to the east drive along Salinas river that flows north irrigating The Salad Bowl of the World, about a quarter million acres of tomatoes, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, wine grapes etc. and flower greenhouses.

Names like Tanimura and Matsui are from early 20th century Japanese immigrant farmers. For wine there are three distinct AVA areas – Arroyo Seco, Santa Lucia Highlands and Monterey producing some of the best wines in California. Stops will be made for wine tasting, at a vegetable packing shed and National Steinbeck Center (except on Mondays and Tuesdays) and for lunch at Main Street in Oldtown.

4. PORTOLA, CROCKER & Co. – Monterey. Del Monte, Pacific Grove, Asilomar, Pebble Beach, Carmel – 4 hours.

This drive starts where Monterey begins on Del Monte Avenue, next to the old Hotel Del Monte now the site of Naval Post Graduate School. Going through old town Monterey, by Fisherman’s Wharf, see The Cannery Row, then flower gardens of Pacific Grove. Past Asilomar Beach enter 17 Mile Drive to view the ocean crashing into the rocks, various mansions and manicured golf courses, The Lone Cypress and Pebble Beach. Next visit the idyllic small-town Carmel with its boutiques, art galleries and many restaurants. Driving by Carmel Mission you return to Monterey.

The names of these trips, OHLONE, SALINAN and ESSELEN are of the native tribes that were in this area for millenniums

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MONTEREY Private Car Tours

Big Sur McWay Falls California Coast One Day 6hrs $129~

Big Sur Monterey California Coast Tour with McWay Falls One Day Private charter 6 to 8 hours from $129 per person for 6. And California Coast 2 or 3 days San Francisco to Los Angeles OR 2 or 3 days Los Angeles to San Francisco. Price varies by group size.

Big Sur Monterey Tour with Monterey California Coast and McWay Falls One Day round trip or 2 to 3 days to Los Angeles. From San Francisco / Oakland / San Jose / Santa Cruz / Salinas / Monterey / Carmel

Highway 1 Road Condition update! Pfeiffer State Beach and McWay Falls are open

We have 2 or 3 days trips between San Francisco and Los Angeles

Southbound – From San Francisco, San Jose, Monterey to Big Sur California Coast 2 or 3 Days to Los Angeles

Northbound – From Los Angeles to San Francisco California Coast Big Sur Monterey 2 or 3 Days

This one day private charter will show you the most beautiful coastline of California in a day! More time to spend on the coast with an experienced driver guide for 8 hours from San Jose, and 6 hours from Monterey or Carmel. From Monterey or Carmel area, cost per person will be $278 based on 2 people, $198 for 3 people, $129 for 6 people. *See the pricing table below. We can take you as far as McWay Falls on this trip. Because this is a private tour, it is much easier to make stops as needed. Customer Comments ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Map of Big Sur and California Coast

Big Sur Monterey Tour Key Features: 

Big Sur Monterey Tour includes: Transportation by driver guide using SUV. This is one of the most scenic coast ride in the U.S. The driver guide will stop at places you wish to enjoy in Santa Cruz, Monterey, Big Sur, Bixby Bridge, River Inn, Pfeiffer State Park of Coastal Redwoods, Nepenthe, McWay Falls many other places.

Big Sur and Pacific Coast Highway

Big Sur is one of the ten most scenic shore lines in the U.S. Along the California Pacific Coast Highway One south of Monterey is the iconic Bixby Bridge, Pigeon Point Lighthouse, The Coastal Redwoods at Pfeiffer State Park and the fabled Nepenthe. Some of the scenery can be seen on Big Little Lies on HBO. You can visit this unique area and see Monterey on a one-day trip or even stay a night.

San Jose to Santa Cruz to Monterey:

Driver guide will pick you up at San Jose Diridon Station at about 9:30 a.m. Driving through Silicon Valley and The Redwoods you reach the coast at Santa Cruz. Along Highway 1 you go through Aptos, Capitola, and agricultural area to Elkhorn Slough and Moss Beach. Soon you are in Castroville driving through miles of artichoke and strawberry fields. Along the coast you see sand dunes on the west and Salinas Valley with the coastal mountain range to the east. Salinas River empties into Monterey Bay. Past California State University of Monterey in what used to be Fort Ord through Marina and Seaside you reach Monterey and Carmel by 11:30. Continue on Highway One through Point Lobos to Bixby Bridge.

Further south you can wander in the Redwoods, have lunch at The River Inn or at Nepenthe and McWay Falls. Ask the driver to take you to any special place you want to see.  By about 3:30 you return to Monterey. Time permitting you can take an alternate drive through 17 Mile Drive and see Pebble Beach.

*Additional starting locations, times, and costs to go San Jose ( Diridon Station or Berryessa / North San Jose Station ) takes about an hour.

By Caltrain or Bart using Clipper Card

By Amtrak

We can also pick up and drop off in San Francisco / Marin Country / East Bay / Mountain View / Palo Alto at additional cost.

The return trip goes to Prunedale and then Highway 101 crossing San Andreas Fault and Morgan Hill and Gilroy. The rural land gives way to the urban sprawl of San Jose, reaching Diridon station around 5:30.

Points of Interest:

* Silicon Valley *Santa Cruz *Capitola * Gilroy – San Andreas Fault * Elkhorn Slough and Moss Landing where Salinas River empties in to Monterey Bay * Strawberry and artichoke farms stretching miles. * Bixby Bridge * Big Sur whose famous residents include Henry Miller and Jack Kerouac. McWay Falls. Keyhole Arch at Pfeiffer Beach. * Giant Coastal Redwoods. *Historic Monterey. *Carmel by the Sea. *Pebble Beach.

Big Sur Monterey Tour – Big Sur – Redwoods – Monterey California Coast One Day Trip –  Tour Code SJBM – From San Jose or Monterey, Carmel

Total Cost Based on Number in Party – Trip is offered only to friends or family members for each party from 1 – 6 people

Available Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun in 2023

*Attention! We have a single traveler seeking for travel companion to lower the cost for October 12th excursion from Monterey. Please contact us if you are interested.

*Cost for 2023 from Monterey or Carmel by Cadillac Escalade or similar SUV – 6 hours. The second line indicates cost per person. Tax included

1 pax２ pax３ pax４ pax5 pax6 pax
$496$556 $594 $676 $745 $774
$496$278$198$169$149$129

*Cost for 2023 from San Jose Diridon Station by Cadillac Escalade or similar SUV at 9:30 a.m – 8 hours.

1 pax２ pax３ pax４ pax5 pax6 pax
$638 $698 $768 $800 $925 $930
$638$349$256$200$185$155

Big Sur Redwoods Monterey California Coast One Day Tour includes: 

Private Round Trip Transportation by experienced driver-guided tour of Santa Cruz (if starts in San Jose), Monterey, Big Sur, Highway #1, Bixby Bridge, Coastal Redwoods, Nepenthe, McWay Falls parking fee, Fuel charge, Tax. Additional costs payable direct are driver’s gratuity and other personal expenses.

Transportation is provided by companies under contract to us. They are fully licensed by California Public Utility Commission. They carry required insurance and comply with USDOT and CHP safety requirements. Updated on June 16th, 2023.

To make a reservation or check availability or have any questions, please submit the following request form. We will get back to you within 24 hours on weekdays 48 hours on weekends.

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2 days Big Sur Monterey Scenes

Big Sur Monterey Scenes Tour – From San Francisco California Coast 2 or 3 days – option to go Hearst Castle and to Los Angeles OR 2 or 3 days from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Key Features:

Big Sur is one of the ten most scenic shore lines in the U.S. Along the California Pacific Coast Highway One south of Monterey is the iconic Bixby Bridge, Pigeon Point Lighthouse, The Coastal Redwoods at Pfeiffer State Park and the fabled Nepenthe.  You may recognize some of the places from old Hollywood films such as The Sandpiper with Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Currently some of the scenery can be seen on Big Little Lies on HBO. You can visit this unique area and see Monterey on a one-day trip or even stay a night.

  • Scenic Monterey & Carmel By The Sea
  • Big Sur, Coastal Redwoods and Bixby Bridge California Coast
  • 2 Days / 1 Nights OR 3 Days / 2 Nights
  • Can add extra nights
  • Round trip from San Jose or Monterey and Carmel
  • From San Francisco or Oakland at *additional cost.
  • Option to go down to Los Angeles on day 2 or 3
  • Option to add Hearst Castle at *additional cost.
  • This is also available from Los Angeles in reverse

See our Instagram post for 2 days San Francisco to Los Angeles via Big Sur Monterey.

*Additional starting locations, times, and costs to go San Jose ( Diridon Station or Berryessa / North San Jose Station ) takes about an hour.

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Day 1: San Jose to Santa Cruz to Monterey. 154 miles

Driver guide will pick you up at San Jose Diridon Station at about 9:30 a.m. Driving through Silicon Valley and The Redwoods you reach the coast at Santa Cruz. Along Highway 1 you go through Aptos, Capitola, and agricultural area to Elkhorn Slough and Moss Beach. Soon you are in Castroville driving through miles of artichoke and strawberry fields. Along the coast you see sand dunes on the west and Salinas Valley with the coastal mountain range to the east. Salinas River empties into Monterey Bay. Past California State University of Monterey in what used to be Fort Ord through Marina and Seaside you reach Monterey and Carmel by 11:30. Continue on Highway One through Point Lobos to Bixby Bridge.

Further south you can wander in the Redwoods, have lunch at The River Inn or at Nepenthe or ask the driver to take you to any special place you want to see. By about 3:30 you return to Monterey. Time permitting you can take an alternate drive through 17 Mile Drive and see Pebble Beach. Check in to stay the night.

CHOICE OF HOTELS:

Casa Munras Hotel, 700 Munras Avenue – historic downtown Monterey location.

Spindrift Inn, 652 Cannery Row – on Monterey Bay

The Monterey Hotel, 407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 93940

La Playa Hotel and Hofsas House many other hotels and inns in Carmel by The Sea

Day 2 – Free time in Monterey:

Choice of many activities. Rent a bike or walk and enjoy many paths in the historic town, The Cannery Row area and Pacific Grove. Drive or get a chauffeur driven car for a tour of Pebble Beach, 17 Mile Drive and Carmel by the Sea. Go Whale watching on Monterey Bay. www.montereywhalewatching.com Go Scuba diving or paddle renting a kayak. http://www.mbdcscuba.com/ www.adventuresbythesea.com Or just walk around the historic area and Fisherman’s Wharf and see museums, etc. www.seemonterey.com/resources/visitors-center Spend the day in Carmel by the Sea. www.carmelcalifornia.com/visitor-center.htm

Return from Monterey to San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco. 75 to 110 miles:

At about 5:00 p.m. car transfer to Salinas station for Coast Starlight Northbound train to San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco arriving at about 8:00 to 9:30 p.m.

Option to go to Los Angeles on day 2. 356 miles.

Transfer to Salinas to board Coast Starlight train leaving at 12:10. Going through agricultural area of Monterey County you go via Paso Robles to San Luis Obispo. Continue via the beautiful coast through Santa Barbara arriving in Los Angeles by 9:10 p.m.

Instagram video by Amtrak Coast Starlight

Points of Interest:

Silicon Valley *Santa Cruz *Capitola * Gilroy – San Andreas Fault * Elkhorn Slough and Moss Landing where Salinas River empties in to Monterey Bay * Strawberry and artichoke farms stretching miles. * Bixby Bridge * Big Sur whose famous residents include Henry Miller and Jack Kerouac. * Giant Coastal Redwoods. *Historic Monterey. *Carmel by the Sea. *Pebble Beach.

Rates : Big Sur Monterey 2 days Tour – Tour Code: SM1M

Available all year 2023 : Almost daily Round Trip or One Way Transportation and Big Sur Monterey trip:

Cost from San Jose hotels or Diridon Station at 9:30 a.m. The cost of the hotel in Monterey area is not included in the rate. From San Francisco or Oakland is additional $38 per person by train. Discount may be available. Please ask us for details

1  pax ２ pax ３ pax ４ pax
$648 $796 ($398)$894 ($298)$996 ($249)
(Cost per person in brackets) Tax included

Cost from Monterey or Carmel ( hotel pick up and drop off included )

1  pax ２ pax ３ pax ４ pax
$556$626 ($313) $702 ($228)$772 ($193)
(Cost per person in brackets) Tax included

This cost is based on coach seating on the train with no access to dinning car. *A private room with complimentary meals on the train is available for an additional about $300 per room (the room can accommodate up to 2 people). This will give you the comfort and luxury experience.

*Plus hotel room from $100 to $400+ in Monterey or Carmel or Salinas. Cost depends on availability and the prevailing rate at the hotel of your choice. We can reserve the room for you or you can book directly.

Big Sur Monterey California Coast 2 days Tour includes:

Transportation from San Jose or Monterey and Carmel by experienced driver-guided tours of Santa Cruz, Monterey, Big Sur, Highway #1, Bixby Bridge, Coastal Redwoods, Nepenthe, Train ticket down to Los Angeles or back to San Francisco or San Jose, Fuel charge, Tax. Additional costs payable direct are driver’s gratuity and other personal expenses.

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Transportation is provided by companies under contract to us. They are fully licensed by California Public Utility Commission. They carry required insurance and comply with USDOT and CHP safety requirements.

To check availability or have any questions, please contact us or submit the following request form. We will get back to you within 24 hours on weekdays 48 hours on weekends. There is no need to provide credit card information at this time.