Overview
Price starting at $165 per person for party of 6, $195 per person for 5, $225 per person for 4, $385 per person for 2. This is a 8 hour private charter excursion by local driver guide using full size SUV.
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 Santa Cruz, Monterey, Big Sur, Bixby Bridge, River Inn, Pfeiffer state park of Coastal Redwoods, Nepenthe, McWay Falls and many other places.
This is a private trip not a group tour. For the return trip, the driver guide will drop customers off at the Salinas Amtrak station for the Coast Starlight train at about 6:00 p.m. reaching San Jose Diridon station in an hour a half OR *OPTION for round trip by SUV is also available.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
On-board WiFi
Return trip by full size SUV OR Coast Starlight train from Salinas to San Jose Diridon Station
In-vehicle air conditioning
All fees and/or taxes
Trasnsportation by full size SUV
Lunch
Dinner
Gratuity
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
65 Cahill Street, San Jose
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Please call or text us at 1.415.228.9865 or send us email at cpctmc@gmail.com to let us know your email address for train ticket and itinerary.
What to expect
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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
30 min
1) From San Jose - Total time 8 hours. Driver guide will pick you up at San Jose Diridon Station at about 9:30 a.m. Driving through Silicon Valley and The Redwoods you reach the coast at Santa Cruz. Along Highway 1 you go through Aptos, Capitola, and agricultural area to Elkhorn Slough and Moss Beach. Soon you are in Castroville driving through miles of artichoke and strawberry fields. Along the coast you see sand dunes on the west and Salinas Valley with the coastal mountain range to the east. Salinas River empties into Monterey Bay. Past California State University of Monterey in what used to be Fort Ord through Marina and Seaside you reach Monterey and Carmel by 11:30.
Continue on Highway One through Point Lobos, Garrapata and Rocky Point to Bixby Bridge. -
Monterey
2 hours
Further south you can wander in the Redwoods, have lunch at The River Inn or at Nepenthe or ask the driver to take you to any special place you want to see. By about 3:30 you return to Monterey. Time permitting you can take an alternate drive through 17 Mile Drive and see Pebble Beach.
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Bixby Bridge
15 min
This iconic single span concrete bridge built during 1940s is seen in many movies and commercials. You stop at both ends for views and taking photos.
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McWay Falls
15 min
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Big Sur Monterey California Coast McWay Falls from San Jose
Can I cancel Big Sur Monterey California Coast McWay Falls from San Jose for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
65 Cahill Street, San Jose Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Return trip by full size SUV OR Coast Starlight train from Salinas to San Jose Diridon Station
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Trasnsportation by full size SUV
What's not included?
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Gratuity
Which places does it visit?
It visits Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Monterey, Bixby Bridge, McWay Falls.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by California Pacific Excursions
