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Home/Destinations/San Francisco/Day Trips

Day Trips & Tours from San Francisco

San Francisco is a base for Northern California’s wonders: the redwoods of Muir Woods and Sausalito, the wineries of Napa and Sonoma, the granite grandeur of Yosemite, and the scenic Monterey Peninsula, 17-Mile Drive and Carmel. Most tours include transport and a guide.

31 tours · prices per person, book with partner

17-Mile Drive, Monterey Peninsula&Carmel Premium Small Group Tour
San Francisco
17-Mile Drive, Monterey Peninsula&Carmel Premium Small Group Tour
4.8(484)·11 hours
from$118/ person
via Viator
Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF
San Francisco
Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF
4.2(2,238)·11 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
Private Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive Day Trip from San Francisco
San Francisco
Private Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive Day Trip from San Francisco
5.0(2)·11 hours
from$499/ person
via Viator
Private Tour to Monterey, Carmel, 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach
San Francisco
Private Tour to Monterey, Carmel, 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach
5.0(7)·11 hours
from$1,199/ person
via Viator
Discover Monterey, Carmel, the 17-Mile Drive & the stunning scenery of Hwy 1
San Francisco
Discover Monterey, Carmel, the 17-Mile Drive & the stunning scenery of Hwy 1
10 hours
from$825/ person
via Viator
San Francisco, Yosemite & 17-Mile Drive 3-Day Tour from LA
Los Angeles
San Francisco, Yosemite & 17-Mile Drive 3-Day Tour from LA
3.9(10)·3 days
from$432/ person
via Viator
From San Francisco Enchanting 17 mile drive , Big Sur and Carmel
San Francisco
From San Francisco Enchanting 17 mile drive , Big Sur and Carmel
10–11 hours
from$465/ person
via Viator
Monterey, Carmel, 17 Mile Dr, Big Sur & Mcway Falls PrivateTour
San Francisco
Monterey, Carmel, 17 Mile Dr, Big Sur & Mcway Falls PrivateTour
5.0(4)·10–12 hours
from$890/ person
via Viator
From San Francisco Across Monterey Peninsula+Carmel 1 Day Tour
San Francisco
From San Francisco Across Monterey Peninsula+Carmel 1 Day Tour
8 hours
from$173/ person
via Viator
Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur Tour Private Tour from San Francisco
San Francisco
Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur Tour Private Tour from San Francisco
5.0(27)·10 hours
from$1,025/ person
via Viator
Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco
San Francisco
Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco
4.9(4,185)·14 hours
from$239/ person
via Viator
Private 2-day Monterey & Yosemite Tour from San Francisco
San Francisco
Private 2-day Monterey & Yosemite Tour from San Francisco
2 days
from$995/ person
via Viator
San Francisco to Monterey Pacific Coast Highway Audio Tour
San Francisco
San Francisco to Monterey Pacific Coast Highway Audio Tour
11–12 hours
from$13/ person
via Viator
Monterey, Carmel and Pacific Coast Explorer from San Francisco
San Francisco
Monterey, Carmel and Pacific Coast Explorer from San Francisco
4.2(82)·11–12 hours
from$139/ person
via Viator
Private Avenue of the Giants Redwoods Day Trip from San Francisco
San Francisco
Private Avenue of the Giants Redwoods Day Trip from San Francisco
5.0(1)·10–12 hours
from$1,419/ person
via Viator
2-Day Private Tour of Big Sur, Monterey, and Carmel with Horseback Riding
San Francisco
2-Day Private Tour of Big Sur, Monterey, and Carmel with Horseback Riding
2 days
from$3,299/ person
via Viator
Private Tour of Monterey, Carmel & the 17-Mile Drive from San Francisco
San Francisco
Private Tour of Monterey, Carmel & the 17-Mile Drive from San Francisco
10 hours
from$1,016/ person
via Viator
Private Tour of Monterey Carmel and 17 Mile Drive
San Francisco
Private Tour of Monterey Carmel and 17 Mile Drive
10 hours
from$1,386/ person
via Viator
From San Francisco Private 17 Mile Drive, Big Sur and Carmel Tour
San Francisco
From San Francisco Private 17 Mile Drive, Big Sur and Carmel Tour
10–11 hours
from$1,025/ person
via Viator
5 Day Yosemite, LA and 17 Mile Drive Tour from San Francisco
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San Francisco
5 Day Yosemite, LA and 17 Mile Drive Tour from San Francisco
5 days
from$809$899/ person
via Viator
Big Sur Carmel Monterey Day Tour from San Francisco
San Francisco
Big Sur Carmel Monterey Day Tour from San Francisco
9–10 hours
from$1,150/ person
via Viator
Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco
San Francisco
Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco
4.5(19)·10 hours
from$1,020/ person
via Viator
Monterey and Carmel Tour
San Francisco
Monterey and Carmel Tour
10 hours
from$1,250/ person
via Viator
Big Sur Monterey and Carmel Tour From San Francisco
San Francisco
Big Sur Monterey and Carmel Tour From San Francisco
4.9(47)·12 hours
from$193/ person
via Viator
Private Tour of Hearst Castle, Big Sur, Monterey & Carmel from San Francisco
San Francisco
Private Tour of Hearst Castle, Big Sur, Monterey & Carmel from San Francisco
5.0(2)·2 days
from$3,134/ person
via Viator
Private Yosemite Day Trip from San Francisco w/Giant Sequoias
San Francisco
Private Yosemite Day Trip from San Francisco w/Giant Sequoias
5.0(1)·12–13 hours
from$1,500/ person
via Viator
Los Angeles to San Francisco Transfer 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach
California
Los Angeles to San Francisco Transfer 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach
5.0(1)·8–10 hours
from$198/ person
via Viator
Private Transfer from San Francisco City Hotels to Monterey Port
San Francisco
Private Transfer from San Francisco City Hotels to Monterey Port
2h 10min
from$384/ person
via Viator
Private Transfer from Monterey Port to San Francisco City Hotels
San Francisco
Private Transfer from Monterey Port to San Francisco City Hotels
2h 10min
from$384/ person
via Viator
Private Transfer from San Francisco Airport(SFO) to Monterey Port
San Francisco
Private Transfer from San Francisco Airport(SFO) to Monterey Port
2h 10min
from$384/ person
via Viator
Private Transfer from Monterey Port to San Francisco Airport(SFO)
San Francisco
Private Transfer from Monterey Port to San Francisco Airport(SFO)
2h 10min
from$384/ person
via Viator

Day Trips in San Francisco — FAQ

What are the best day trips from San Francisco?
Top day trips are Muir Woods and Sausalito, Napa and Sonoma wine country, Yosemite National Park, and the Monterey Peninsula with the 17-Mile Drive and Carmel.
What is the 17-Mile Drive?
The 17-Mile Drive is a scenic coastal route on the Monterey Peninsula south of San Francisco, passing cypress trees, golf courses and dramatic Pacific shoreline, often combined with Carmel.
Is it easy to take day trips from San Francisco?
Yes — most tours include hotel pickup and transport, making Muir Woods, wine country, Yosemite and Monterey easy to reach from San Francisco.

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