Travel scenic California™s Pacific Coast Highway 1 to the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, famous for its spectacular ocean views, abundant wildlife, and historical past.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Full day trip from San Francisco to Monterey and Carmel
* Explore Alcatraz Island
* Coastal 17Mile Drive
* Plenty of scenic photo stops
* Two hours to explore Monterey and Cannery Row
* Option to include a visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium
*Stop at Carmel by the Sea
*FREE wireless on board tour vehicle
Make stops at Cannery Row, made famous by John Steinbeck, and visit great shops and restaurants overlooking the Pacific, not to mention the world-famous Monterey Aquarium.
Next, travel through the famous 17-Mile Drive and see Pebble Beach Golf Course. Photo stops will be made along this gorgeous drive. Our tour continues to Carmel by the sea, where ample time is given to walk through this charming town dotted with lovely shops and beautiful architecture.
Spend the next day on Alcatraz, the historic federal penitentiary housed 1,576 of America's most ruthless criminals including Al Capone and Robert Franklin Stroud (the "Birdman of Alcatraz") to name a few. Explore the Island at will or take the guided audio tour and experience "The Rock".
Meeting/pick-up point: Pickup and drop-off from central San Francisco hotels.
Duration: 2 days.
Start/opening time: Monterey tour: at 8am.
Alcatraz tour: depends on the availability. Please call 5 days prior to booking date to reconfirm your Alcatraz tickets.
End/closing time: Monterey tour: at 6pm.
Alcatraz tour: once on the island, guests are at leisure until they are ready to return on the boat back to Pier 33.
Languages: English.
Inclusions: Alcatraz Tickets, tour along Highway 1 by the towns of Santa Cruz and Capitola, 17-Mile Drive, Carmel and Steinbeck's Cannery Row in Monterey.