San Francisco Private Big Sur and Highway 1 Day Tour
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Experience California’s Highway 1 with a private, fully customizable sightseeing ride from San Francisco. Travel in comfort with your English-speaking Welcome Driver, who shares local stories, insights, and recommendations while you explore at your own pace. This flexible, door-to-door journey allows you to enjoy dramatic ocean views, rugged cliffs, and charming coastal towns without the stress of strict schedules or crowded tours. Highlights include a scenic drive along Highway 1, Monterey Peninsula’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf, the iconic Bixby Creek Bridge, and the wild beauty of Big Sur with redwood groves and scenic overlooks. Photo stops, short walks, and personalized timing ensure a smooth, memorable experience. Your driver handles pickup and drop-off from any central San Francisco location, providing a seamless, stress-free day along one of the world’s most breathtaking coastlines.
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 9 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Fuel and Tolls
- Water
- WiFi on board
- Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
- All taxes and handling charges
Not included
- Meals and beverages
- Tips and Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1
San Francisco / Pickup Point. Your Welcome driver will pick you up from your accommodation in San Francisco at a convenient time of your choice.
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Stop 2
Scenic Drive Along Highway 1. Begin your journey from San Francisco and head south along California’s famous Highway 1, one of the most scenic coastal drives in the world. Enjoy dramatic ocean views, rugged cliffs, and winding roads that hug the Pacific coastline — the perfect backdrop for photos and storytelling.
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Stop 3
Monterey Peninsula – Old Fisherman’s Wharf. First destination on the Monterey Bay, this quaint waterfront area is great for a short photo stop. Enjoy views of the bay, marine life, and historic harbor atmosphere — the perfect introduction to the day.
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Stop 4
Bixby Creek Bridge Viewpoint. One of the most iconic engineering landmarks on Highway 1 — Bixby Creek Bridge is dramatically perched over the rugged coastline and often featured in postcards and travel photography
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Stop 5
Big Sur. Continue south with scenic photo stops along the cliffs and ocean bluffs of Big Sur, where dramatic vistas offer expansive ocean panoramas, wildflower displays (seasonal), and tranquil coastal serenity.
Meeting point & pickup
Hotel pickup included for all travelers
Your Welcome Pickups driver will be waiting for you at the selected pickup location and time.
Before your ride, you’ll receive your driver’s details — including their name, phone number, and car information — so you can easily recognize them.
Your driver will arrive on time and be ready to assist you and any special requests before starting your journey.
Please note that our sightseeing tours does not automatically include airport pickup or drop-off. If you wish to start or end your tour at the airport, simply select the option with airport pickup included when booking if available.
Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.
How to get there
Pickup is available from 249 listed hotels. Exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.
Cancellation & confirmation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
- May be cancelled for bad weather
Instant confirmation
Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $566.81 per person
- Free cancellation
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