Stop At: Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Pfeiffer Big Sur Rd, Big Sur, California 93920

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Monterey, Monterey, California

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Bixby Bridge, Highway 1, Big Sur, California 93920

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: McWay Falls, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Big Sur, California 93920

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Duration: 15 minutes

• Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
• Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
• Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
• Duration: 8 hours (Approx.)
• Departure Time: 09:30 AM
• Return Details: Returns to original departure point
  

• Private transportation
• WiFi on board
• Return trip by full size SUV OR Coast Starlight train from Salinas to San Jose Diridon Station
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• All Fees and Taxes
• Trasnsportation by full size SUV
• Gratuities (Optional)
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Gratuity

• Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
• Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
• A Smile!

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.