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The Ferry Building is the start of all of our comprehensive tours. Here you will meet up with your Tour Guide and the rest of the group.

Our customers tell us to remind you to give yourself extra time to check out the Ferry Building before your tour.

Remember, you will meet your tour outside in front of the Ferry Building (20 minutes prior).

Duration of stop: 30 mins.
Stop #: pickup location
Restrooms: Yes"] Text[102]=[" Pacific Ocean drive to Monterey","

We’ll drive from San Francisco to Monterey along the shore of the Pacific Ocean, passing agricultural areas famous for growing artichokes, pumpkins, and strawberries, and towns such as Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz, and Moss Landing, which is home to important ocean research institutes.

Your tour guide will describe the many interesting sites in this area, such as the famous surfing location “Mavericks” and the world's largest elephant seal breeding ground.

Duration of stop: Driving
Stop #: N/A
Restrooms: On Bus"] Text[103]=[" Pigeon Point Lighthouse - Photo stop ","

One of the tallest lighthouses in the country, Pigeon Point is beautifully framed by the rugged California coastline. We\’ll stop a short distance south of the lighthouse and walk just a few steps for the perfect view.

Learn how the lighthouse got its name, how it is used today, and how sailors know where they are based on the particular flashes of each lighthouse.

Duration of stop: 10 mins.
Stop #: 1 & 2
Restrooms: On bus and nearby Davenport"] Text[104]=[" Monterey Historic District - Guided walk","

Monterey is the most historic area on the West Coast, having been the capital of both the Spanish colony and the Mexican province of California, and the location where the U.S. Navy arrived to claim California for the United States in 1846.

Our guided walk will include buildings such as the Custom House (California Historic Landmark #1), the Old Whaling Station (with a special surprise!), and California’s First Theatre.

Duration of stop: 30 mins.
Stop #: 3
Restrooms: Yes"] Text[105]=[" Cannery Row - Guided walk; lunch and shopping ","

Cannery Row was home to many sardine canneries, but it was made famous in the writings of Nobel Prize winning author John Steinbeck. Today Cannery Row is a fun visitor area with many excellent restaurants and shops overlooking Monterey Bay. You will have plenty of time for lunch.

For John Steinbeck fans, we'll take you on a short walk to sites from his novels, such as Doc’s Lab and the Bear Flag Restaurant.

Duration of stop: 90 mins.
Stop #: 4
Restrooms: Yes"] Text[106]=[" Monterey Aquarium Option*","

The Monterey Bay Aquarium has been rated the #3 family attraction in the United States, with an amazing collection of such as sea otters, sharks and sea horses. We provide express entry so you won't have to wait in any long lines. You will also have time to eat lunch during the aquarium visit.

(Those who choose the aquarium option may skip the Historic District walk.)

Duration of stop: 2 hours.
Stop #: 4a
Restrooms: Yes"] Text[107]=[" Big Sur Scenic Drive","

Big Sur has been called “the greatest meeting of land and sea.” You’ll see why as we drive down this wild section of California coastline. The mountains rise higher and higher above the waves crashing on the rocks below.

We will travel on California Route 1 through an area that is often used for automobile commercials because it is so scenic. Big Sur actually means “Big South”, i.e., the big area south of Monterey.

Duration of stop: Driving
Stop #: NA
Restrooms: On bus"] Text[108]=[" Bixby Bridge - Photo stop ","

The Bixby Bridge opened in 1932 and is probably the second most photographed bridge in California after the Golden Gate. Visitors are impressed with how the graceful, man-made beauty of the bridge combines with the stunning natural beauty of the coastline.

Imagine the courageous construction workers who built this bridge hundreds of feet above the crashing surf!

Bixby Bridge makes a fitting place for a photo stop before we return to Monterey to head to the 17 Mile Drive and Carmel.

Duration of stop: 10 mins.
Stop #: 5
Restrooms: On bus"] Text[109]=[" 17-Mile Drive (plus Pacific Grove!)","

The 17 Mile Drive originally was built as a scenic carriage drive for wealthy visitors to Monterey’s prestigious Del Monte Hotel. Today it is part of a wealthy community that includes eight world-famous golf courses, numerous mansions, and great ocean views.

We make stops such as the Lone Cypress, a single cypress tree hanging on to a rocky promontory; Ghost Tree, with amazing rock formations over the ocean, and the Great Tidepool, for a close-up view of the waves.

Duration of stop: 10 minutes each
Stop #: 5,6
Restrooms: On bus"] Text[110]=[" Carmel-by-the-Sea - Guided walk + free time","

Carmel (also known as Carmel-by-the-Sea) was created early in the 20th century as a retreat for college professors, and then became home to writers and artists such as Ansel Adams. Today it has many quaint cottages and gardens, and a village-like shopping area noted for art galleries. We'll take you on a short guided walk through hidden courtyards full of flowers, and then give you some free time to shop or have a glass of wine or coffee.

Your tour guide will describe interesting things about Carmel, such as the years when Clint Eastwood was mayor!

Duration of stop: 45 mins.
Stop #: 7
Restrooms: Yes"] Text[111]=[" Carmel Mission - Photo stop ","

Carmel Mission was founded in 1771, the second of the 21 missions established by Spain and Mexico in California. The current church is one of the oldest buildings in California, and was lovingly restored in the 20th century. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Our photo stop here provides a nice introduction to the California missions. You may choose to visit other missions during your vacation, such as Mission Dolores in San Francisco.

Duration of stop: 5 mins.
Stop #: 8
Restrooms: On bus"] Text[112]=[" End at: Ferry Building","

The Ferry Building is the start and end of all of our comprehensive tours. Here you will meet up with your Tour Guide and the rest of the group.

Our customers tell us to remind you to give yourself extra time to check out the Ferry Building before your tour.

Duration of stop: 30 mins.
Stop #: drop off location
Restrooms: Yes"] Style[3]=["#FFFFFF","#000000","#2a4572","#FFFFFF","","","left","","","","left","",2,2,310,240,4,5,-120,20,"","","","simple","gray"] Style[10]=["white","black","black","white","","","right","","Tahoma","cursive","center","",,4,200,20,5,10,10,0,50,1,70,"complex","gray"] applyCssFilter()