The Monterey Peninsula may
be the most beautiful place on earth. Home to Steinbeck, Pebble Beach and
millions of Monarch Butterflies, an experience of unparalleled natural
splendor awaits you on this day long tour.
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the stunning Pacific Coast Highway to Santa Cruz on the pristine
Monterey
Bay.
No big bus for you! Comfortable in
a small group in one of our mini vans customized for touring, your experienced
guide/driver will point out sites, provide explanations and history and
handle all the driving, you need only sit back, relax and enjoy. |
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| You'll drive through
the rich farms of the Salinas Valley - Artichoke Capital of the World
(featured in East of Eden). Then spend 2 delightful hours in Carmel-by-the-Sea,
a refuge for wandering writers and artists after the 1906 San Francisco
earthquake. This endearing forest village of charming cottage homes remains
a creative haven, while steadfastly resisting 20th Century clutter. |
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You'll enjoy a Gourmet Luncheon especially
prepared for your group at a local restaurant. |
| Then take the time to properly explore beguiling galleries,
boutiques and hidden courtyards, stroll along the dazzling white sand beach,
or view the beautiful and historic Carmel Mission (circa 1770). |
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17 Mile Drive & Pebble Beach
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If you could afford to live anywhere in the world, where would you
live?
The answer for many of the world's richest families is the famed
17 Mile Drive, which winds along the Pacific Coast and past
the famous Pebble Beach golf course. |
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You don't have to fight the traffic, study the maps or pay the fees
to experience this magnificent drive. Sit back and watch as some of the
most magnificent vistas in the world unfold. We'll experience the 17 Mile
Drive, Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove, where Monarch Butterflies come en
masse. |
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Home of Steinbeck's Cannery Row, Monterey is an historic and delightful
town nestled on the Monterey Bay. |
| You may visit the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium
(entry fee not included) or follow the footsteps of the characters in John
Steinbeck's famous books. |
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After a full day of beauty and fun, you may enjoy a nap as your guide/driver
takes you back through the Silicon Valley to your hotel. After a day of
spectacular sights, you'll be ready for a night out in The City by the
Bay!
 Duration:
About 11 hours
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