Lowest priceHighway 1, Monterey, Carmel & Big Sur Day Tour
The cheapest Big Sur day from San Francisco, turning near Bixby Bridge. Compare with the private tours.
Furthest south: Bixby Bridge / Hurricane Point, about 14 mi from Carmel
Eight ways to see the coast, sorted by where they start: full days from San Francisco, shorter trips from Monterey, and the 17-Mile Drive next door. Each has its own page with the route, the furthest stop south and the fine print.
Hotel pickup in the city, 9 to 12 hours. Check how far south each one goes.
Lowest priceThe cheapest Big Sur day from San Francisco, turning near Bixby Bridge. Compare with the private tours.
Furthest south: Bixby Bridge / Hurricane Point, about 14 mi from Carmel
Private carYour own driver from SF for up to four, as far as Bixby Bridge. Compare with the McWay Falls tour.
Furthest south: Bixby Bridge area, 13 mi from Carmel
Reaches McWay FallsThe only tour here that reaches McWay Falls, private for up to five. Compare with the shorter private tours.
Furthest south: McWay Falls, about 37 mi from Carmel
Fully flexiblePrivate and customizable from SF or the airport, with the San Mateo coast. Compare with the Dingo private tour.
Furthest south: Not fixed; plan on the Bixby Bridge area
Shorter, closer, more time on the coast itself.
Best ratedThree hours from Monterey hotels to the Pfeiffer Big Sur redwoods. Compare with the e-bike and the Mustang.
Furthest south: Pfeiffer Big Sur SP, about 26 mi from Carmel
Off the highwayTwelve miles of dirt road above Point Sur on an e-bike, ages 15+. Compare with the half-day van tour.
Furthest south: Andrew Molera, 21 mi from Carmel (rides north)
Drive it yourselfA 1965 convertible for three hours from Monterey; you choose the road. Compare with the guided half day.
Furthest south: Your choice; Bixby Bridge fits in 3 hours
The other famous coast road, in Pebble Beach.
Cross-sellNot Big Sur: the 17-Mile Drive on an e-bike, three hours, $79. Compare with the Big Sur tours.
Furthest south: Pebble Beach; not Big Sur