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Enjoy stunning views of the Pacific on your way from the Bay Area to Monterey.
Visit Monterey, the old capital of Alta California under both Spain and Mexico, where in 1846, the U.S. flag was raised, and California became part of the United States. Among Monterey’s notable present-day attractions are the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, Fisherman’s Wharf
Take scenic 17-Mile Drive through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove connecting Monterey with Carmel much of which hugs the Pacific coastline and passes famous golf courses, mansions and scenic attractions, including the Lone Cypress, Bird Rock and the 5,300-acre Del Monte Forest of Monterey Cypress trees.
Visit Carmel by the Sea, known for its natural scenery and rich artistic history, beautiful beaches, great restaurants and shopping where the Mission San Carlos Borroméo del río Carmelo was founded.
On the way back visit the Garlic Shoppe in Gilroy, the Garlic Capital of the world.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: San Francisco, United States
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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Enjoy stunning views of the Pacific on your way from the Bay Area to Monterey.
Visit Monterey, the old capital of Alta California under both Spain and Mexico, where in 1846, the U.S. flag was raised, and California became part of the United States. Among Monterey’s notable present-day attractions are the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, Fisherman’s Wharf
Take scenic 17-Mile Drive through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove connecting Monterey with Carmel much of which hugs the Pacific coastline and passes famous golf courses, mansions and scenic attractions, including the Lone Cypress, Bird Rock and the 5,300-acre Del Monte Forest of Monterey Cypress trees.
Visit Carmel by the Sea, known for its natural scenery and rich artistic history, beautiful beaches, great restaurants and shopping where the Mission San Carlos Borroméo del río Carmelo was founded.
On the way back visit the Garlic Shoppe in Gilroy, the Garlic Capital of the world.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Monterey Bay, Monterey, CA
Enjoy stunning views of the Pacific on your way from the Bay Area to Monterey.
Visit Monterey, the old capital of Alta California under both Spain and Mexico, where in 1846, the U.S. flag was raised and California became part of the United States. Among Monterey’s notable present-day attractions are the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, and Fisherman’s Wharf
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove, Monterey, CA 93953
Take scenic 17-Mile Drive through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove connecting Monterey with Carmel much of which hugs the Pacific coastline and passes famous golf courses, mansions and scenic attractions, including the Lone Cypress, Bird Rock and the 5,300-acre Del Monte Forest of Monterey Cypress trees.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Carmel by the sea, San Antonio Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, USA
Visit Pebble Beach, Golf Capital of America!
Visit Carmel by the Sea, known for its natural scenery and rich artistic history, beautiful beaches, great restaurants and shopping where the Mission San Carlos Borroméo del río Carmelo was founded.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Garlic Shoppe, 4310 Monterey Rd, Gilroy, CA 95020-8029
On the way back to San Francisco, visit The Garlic Shoppe in Gilroy, the Garlic Capital of the world. It is the original garlic and hot sauce merchant. They have been serving happy customers since 1985 in the home of the world famous Gilroy Garlic Festival.
Duration: 30 minutes
