Top Rated Tours in Carmel-by-the-Sea

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Asilomar State Beach, 800 Asilomar Blvd South of Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-3704We start at the Big Sur Adventures, 17 Mile Drive shop, just up the hill from this beautiful beach.All sorts of fun, unexpected history surrounds this most beautiful stretch of beach. Watch surfers, snap some photos, hear the waves, smell the ocean air.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: 17-Mile Drive, Monterey, CA 93953We ride the ocean front section from the Pacific Grove gate to the Lone Cypress.Duration: 1 hourStop At: 17-Mile Drive, Monterey, CA 93953We ride an 11-mile section of 17-Mile Drive...the most scenic, ocean-front parts. Duration: 1 hourPass By: The Links at Spanish Bay, 2700 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA 93953-2668Ride past this epic golf course, snapping to take photos and hear a bit about it's history.Stop At: Spanish Bay, 17 Mile Drive Stop Number 3, Pebble Beach, CAEnjoy this beautiful white sand beach and learn about the Spanish explorers who first landed here.Duration: 3 minutesStop At: Restless Sea, 17 17 Mile Dr Stop Number 4, Pebble Beach, CA 93953Snap a photo, look for sea otters.Duration: 2 minutesStop At: Point Joe, 17 17 Mile Dr Stop Number 5, Pebble Beach, CA 93953Stop and enjoy the view. Duration: 3 minutesStop At: China Rock, 17 Mile Drive Stop Number 6, Pebble Beach, CASee the place where an old, Chinese fishing village used to sit.Duration: 1 minuteStop At: Bird Rock Vista Point, Bird Rock Rd, Pebble Beach, CAWe take a restroom break here and watch sea lions play in the water. Your guide will help you identify the wildlife that you see and share some fun facts...both about the animals and the rock.Duration: 7 minutesPass By: Seal Rock Creek beach, 3105 17 Mile Dr Stop Number 8, Pebble Beach, CA 93953-3605Enjoy the beautiful view.Pass By: Fan Shell Beach, Del Monte Forest, CA 93953, USAEnjoy the viewPass By: Fanshell Overlook, 17 Mile Drive Stop Number 9, Pebble Beach, CA 93953Stop to look for sea otters at this beautiful lookout. Learn a bit about the Cypress Point Country Club from your guide. Note: in the Spring this stop is closed to protect the Harbor Seals pupping on the nearby beach.Stop At: Lone Cypress, Pebble Beach, CA 93953See the 250-year-old tree that serves as the trademark for the Pebble Beach Company. Likely the subject of more photographs than any tree in the world.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Cypress Point Lookout, 17 Mile Drive Stop Number 10, Pebble Beach, CAStop to look for sea otters at this beautiful lookout. Learn a bit about the Cypress Point Country Club from your guide. On a clear day you can see the Point Sur Lighthouse in Big Sur.Note: at times this stop is closed due to events at Pebble Beach.Duration: 3 minutesPass By: Cypress Point Golf Club, Pebble Beach, CA 93953Look for the famous green at Hole #16, where golfers drive 231 yards over the Pacific Ocean to hit a small patch of grass surrounded strategically by bunkers. With it's sweeping vistas and beautiful trees, you will quickly see why this is one of the most prestigious golf courses in the world.Pass By: Crocker Grove, 3158 17 Mile Dr Stop Number 11, Pebble Beach, CA 93953-3605Ride through the curvy roads under a canopy of the oldest Monterey Cypress trees in existence.Stop At: Ghost Tree, 3283 17 Mile Dr Stop Number 13, Pebble Beach, CA 93953-3610For tours where everyone rides faster, we add this bonus stop at the end. It's views of Point Lobos and Carmel Bay are amazing.Duration: 3 minutesStop At: Pescadero Point, 17 Mile Dr South of Stop #13, Pebble Beach, CAAdjacent to the Ghost Trees, if we have time you can walk out to this point.Duration: 2 minutesPass By: Lodge at Pebble Beach, Del Monte Forest, CA 93953, USAFaster-riding tours get a chance to ride by the Pebble Beach Lodge. If time allows, we can stop and check out the shops.Stop At: Pebble Beach Market, 1700 17-Mile Drive & Cypress Avenue Pebble Beach Resort, Pebble Beach, CA 93953This is our "nurture" stop with great coffee, gelato, and snacks. We relax at the tables overlooking Carmel Bay.Duration: 25 minutesPass By: Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course, 77 Asilomar Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-2037Learn a little of the history of this beautiful course as we enjoy the views of it's rolling greens and sand dunes.Pass By: Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard, Pacific Grove Oceanview Blvd., Pacific Grove, CAWe ride the bike lanes here as we enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of the Ocean.

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Monterey, CA, USAOur wine tours begin in historic downtown Monterey. You will experience one of the many wine tasting rooms that make their home here.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Carmel, Carmel, Monterey County, CaliforniaNext we are off to Carmel-by-the-Sea, a small beach city known for it's fairy tale cottages and village-like center. Here we will be tasting wines from California's finest wineries.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Carmel Valley, Carmel Valley, Monterey County, CaliforniaAfter Carmel-by-the-Sea we take a scenic drive down Carmel Valley Rd. to the "Village" true to it's name. Here we will sample the wines of one of many fine California vintners whose grapes grow less than 20 miles away.Duration: 1 hour

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Monterey, Monterey, Monterey County, CaliforniaAlong the Monterey Bay drive through Fort Ord, Marina and Seaside to Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row. Next to Pacific Grove then Highway One south towards The Big Sur. Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Big Sur, Big Sur, CaliforniaGoing south past Point Lobos and Garrapata picture stop at Rocky Point, continue to Bixby Bridge then past Hurricane Point and Point Sur Lighthouse. Past River Inn continue to Nepenthe.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Bixby Bridge, Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920This iconic single span concrete bridge built in the 19402 appears in many films and TV shows. Stop at north end to take pictures of the bridge and the ocean. About 30 minutes.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, 47225 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920-9542Walk in spend about an hour in the Redwoods, Nepenthe / Phoenix / Café Kevah refreshment stop, gazing at The Pacific Ocean..Most people make this the last stop before returning north. Henry Miller Library is further south, you may enjoy a visit. McWay Falls – you need good shoes and about an hour. This is the southernmost point for the trip, about 37 miles south of Carmel. Parking fee to be paid directDuration: 3 hoursStop At: McWay Falls, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Big Sur, CA 93920Walk to the McWay Falls view pointDuration: 25 minutes

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Big Sur, Big Sur, CaliforniaAs the audio guides play commentary based on your gps location (and direction), you can create your own itinerary along the tour route(s) to match your interests and schedule.Or you can use our trip planners for our suggestions on half, full or multi day itineraries.Some of the many highlights are listed below;Duration: 8 hoursStop At: Bixby Bridge, Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920Perhaps the single most photographed location on the entire Highway 1 drive, this concrete arch span bridge has been the star of many car commercials and movie driving scenes. We'll share the best angles to capture this great shot for yourself.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, 47225 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920-9542The ancient Redwood trees which grow to more than 360 feet in height are one of the tallest tree species on Earth. The unique micro climate conditions of thick summer fog, moderate temperatures and winter rain allow a thin band of trees to grow along this portion of the Californian coast. The best place to hug these friendly giants is at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park.Duration: 1 hourStop At: 750 Hearst Castle Road, San Simeon, CA 93452-9740Once the playground and place where one of America's richest men would entertain his Hollywood friends, artists and global politicians. Filled with an amazing art collection and all manner of European and home-grown stylings, the property grew from a vacation cottage to an estate of palatial quality, and earned the nickname of Hearst Castle.Visitors are taken by shuttle from the welcome center and are provided with a choice of tours to explore the opulent residence.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: McWay Falls, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Big Sur, CA 93920The most attractive of many waterfalls to be found along the Big Sur drive. McWay Falls cascades from the forest, over a rock ledge and tumbles directly onto a white sand beach. Set in a beautiful cove it's impossible not to take fantastic photos.Truly a magical place. And seals often choose this as the best place to take a nap on the beach.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Morro Bay, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County, CaliforniaA coastal city known for the volcanic plug Morro Rock landmark that juts up from the water. It's also a great stop for dining in oceanfront restaurants and exploring the Embarcadero, filled with stores and art galleries.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Pfeiffer Beach, Sycamore Canyon Road, Big Sur, CA 93920We'll provide a little help to point out the almost hidden turn in for Pfeiffer State Beach but once your make your way down the narrow road to the entrance, we promise it will be worth it.What awaits? A beautiful rugged coastline, crashing waves, the Keyhole Sea Arch and purple sand that is made by tiny flecks of garnet. Remember to take cash as there is an entrance/parking fee. No credit or debit accepted.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Point Lobos, 62 Ca-1, Carmel, CA 93923The Point Lobos State Natural Reserve close to Carmel has a rich underwater habitat excellent for spotting a number of sea animals including seabirds, seals and sea lions, otters and gray whales.Numerous hiking trails and a cultural history museum in a small cabin that showcases the diving and whaling history. Enjoy views directly from the carparks, or walk the easy shoreline trail system.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Elephant Seal Vista Point, 3 Miles North of San Simeon, San Simeon, CA 93452You'll see elephant seals year round at the Piedras Blancas Rookery about 7 miles north of San Simeon on Highway 1, and the population can swell to around 17,000 at its peak.There is plenty of parking and a raised boardwalk area where you can safely observe. And often Friends of the Elephant Seals docents (in bright blue jackets) are present that can answer your questions and take donations.Duration: 30 minutes

Macarons are incredibly popular, pricey and one of the most difficult pastries to master. When I started, it took months of trial and error with the recipe, preparation, baking and temperatures. We limit classes to 10, this ensures our classes highly instructional and completely hands-on.You begin with learning what a great macaron is and then exactly how to create them from scratch. All the tips and tricks and common pitfalls are discussed. The idea and aim is that you should be able to create beautiful macarons at home!We create macarons from the 4 basic ingredients and discuss how your macaronage (macaron batter) should look when it is ready to be piped.We move on to how to perfectly pipe your macarons and how they should feel when properly cured and ready for the oven.We then fill our macarons discussing flavors, others types of fill. In all, about 1.5 to 2 hours of solid, professional instruction.Macaron Kit available for purchase - includes: Silicone baking mat, piping tip, macaron piping bag, buttercream piping bag and recipe. Once you sign up, message me and I will have a kit ready the day of your class. Sample Menu • Macaron

ItineraryHike along the magnificent, rocky shore and unique bays while watching out for otters, seals, sealions as well as birds and deer. Get to know the plants, the sea and land animals and hear the fascinating stories of the Portuguese whalers, Chinese fishermen, Japanese abalone divers who called this home. Our guides share the amazing story of Point Lobos almost became a city, and how it was saved from that fate by A.M. Allan who recognized its magic.Stop At: • Point Lobos, 62 Ca-1, Carmel, CA 93923 • Whalers cabin museum, Point Lobos State reserve, Carmel, CA