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California's Coast: Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey, and Big Sur

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From Carmel to Monterey
4.1 (26 reviews)
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Plan your adventure:
Road Trip & Self-Drive
Hit the open road and travel at your own pace
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Carmel-by-the-Sea

    Carmel-by-the-Sea
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through the charming outdoor mall near the Visitor Center
    • Dinner at a cozy restaurant, indoors or alfresco
    Landmarks
    Carmel-by-the-Sea Visitor Center
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  3. Day 2

    Carmel-by-the-Sea

    Carmel-by-the-Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Walk along dog-friendly Carmel Beach
    • Drive the 17-Mile Drive with coastal views

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided tour of fairytale cottages including the Hansel and Gretel house
    • Carmel Wine Walk exploring local tasting rooms and shops on Ocean Avenue
    • Visit the historic 1700s-era Carmel Mission Basilica
    • Walk along Carmel Point to see architectural gems like the Butterfly House
    • Dinner at a cozy, European-style restaurant
    Landmarks
    Carmel Beach
    17-Mile Drive
    Carmel Mission Basilica
    Butterfly House
    Hansel and Gretel House
    Ocean Avenue
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  4. Day 3

    Big Sur

    Big Sur
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Drive the iconic Big Sur highway with sweeping cliffside views
    • Moderate hike through majestic redwood forests

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at Bixby Bridge Vista Point to photograph one of California's most famous bridges
    • Hike the trail to Pfeiffer Falls and Valley View
    • Scenic lunch at Nepenthe with panoramic coastal views
    • Stop at McWay Falls to see the beachside waterfall cove
    • Dinner at an excellent local Mexican restaurant in Carmel
    Landmarks
    Big Sur
    Bixby Bridge Vista Point
    Pfeiffer Falls
    McWay Falls
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  5. Day 4

    Monterey

    Monterey
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore the Monterey Bay Aquarium

    Optional Activities

    • Marvel at sea otters, puffins, and hammerhead sharks at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
    • Wander down historic Cannery Row to browse unique shops and boutiques
    • Grab a final meal at Fisherman's Wharf
    • Collect last-minute souvenirs
    Landmarks
    Monterey Bay Aquarium
    Cannery Row
    Fisherman's Wharf
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