Private Tour
Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people
Overview
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8 hours
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This is a 8 hour private charter excursion by local driver guide using full size SUV up to 6 people and Mercedes Sprinter for 7 to 12 people. This is unique way of visiting one of the most scenic areas in the U.S. The driver guide will stop at places you wish to enjoy in Monterey, Big Sur, Bixby Bridge, River Inn, Pfeiffer state park of Coastal Redwoods, Nepenthe, and many other places. This is a private trip not a group tour.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Return trip by full size SUV OR Coast Starlight train from Salinas to San Jose Diridon Station
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Trasnsportation by full size SUV
Lunch
Dinner
Gratuity
What To Expect
Santa Cruz
Driving through Redwoods to Santa Cruz then to Castroville.
Garrapata State Park
View Garrapata State Park, Rocky PointContinue on Highway One through Point Lobos, Garrapata and Rocky Point to Bixby Bridge.
Options
Round trip by SUV or Van
Round trip by SUV or Van
Reviews
36 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A mediocre tour of Big Sur Monteray coast McVay Falls from San Jose, Ca.
vs2xmaru,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
4.00This tour is a scenic presentation, parts of the scenery was nice, but on the whole it was not a "wow" scene. Our tour guide is very accommodating, however our family felt the description lacked some history of most of the sites. Ben, tour guide spoke with a moderate Mexican accent, at times, not sure what he said. We passed great farm land, but now sure the kind of produce raised. The driver is not sure what is growing either. Most impressive was the city of Carmel, private homes looked unique in design, appears to be millionaire's and billionaire's home. Big Sur area wasn't impressive, but had lunch at a quaint restaurant conducive for that area, food was good.
Our knowledgeable driver...
Jay S,
Jul 2, 2024
- Viator
5.00Our knowledgeable driver knew wonderful places to stop and added comments about the areas. Carlos pointed out all sorts of things we would have missed had we been without him.
California Coast
Leslie C,
May 18, 2024
- Viator
5.00On this tour I was able to see and photograph the beautiful California coast. Carlos was an amazing guide who knew where all the out of the way spots were that made this tour special. Thank you Carlos! I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
A great day in Monterey!
Allison C,
Jan 11, 2024
- Viator
5.00This was a great experience! Ben was extremely kind and helpful in setting our itinerary for the day, and also took the time to provide other recommendations for our brief stay in CA. Our driver Carlos was friendly, flexible and attentive and clearly communicated options and timing. Everyone, including our young-adult kids, had a great time and felt the trip was a good balance between driving and hopping out to walk/hike/explore. We only had one day to explore Big Sur, Carmel and Monterey but this tour made us determined to come back for a longer visit!
Incredible Experience in Big Sur
Christina N,
Sep 1, 2023
- Viator
5.00Our family (my husband, brother, and me) were delighted with the beautiful, relaxing, and memorable wonders of Big Sur. Ben reached out before our tour to ensure that we had a full understanding of the itinerary, coordinate our pick up time and location, and asked if we had any specific questions or requests. Carlos, our driver and tour guide, was a delight. He met us where we were staying, made sure we got from point to point easily and comfortably, had a wonderful sense of humor, and ensured that we all had a great time. We saw so many incredible vistas during the day from Bixby Bridge to McStay Falls, redwoods, the PCH coastline, and so much more. We enjoyed a few short and easy hikes/walks (this is up to you), a couple of glasses of wine with a lovely lunch and gorgeous weather. Not having to drive ourselves so we could enjoy the views without worrying about traffic, where to park or figuring out directions, and just absorb the beauty of Big Sur, was glorious. We all came back from the day relaxed and rejuvenated. My husband said it was one of the best days he's had in a long time! Booking the tour with California Pacific Excursions was one of the best decisions we could have made to truly enjoy our Big Sur experience. Thank you Ben and Carlos!
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