Road trip to Carmel’s hidden gems

Scout picture-perfect spots on this journey to Carmel’s coastal treasures, including stunning Big Sur views and Carmel Mission Basilica (closed Monday and Tuesday)

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What you’ll do

This experience is hosted in English.

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, from 1 review

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, March 2026

Had a really great day doing the Carmel and Big Sur tour with Klara. We drove through Monterey to Carmel, which was a really nice start. Carmel itself was super unique, the houses there don’t look like anything I’ve seen before. We spent about an hour just walking around. After that we went to the beach near the mission and relaxed for a bit. Really nice spot, big waves and just a great place to spend time. The mission was also a highlight. I didn’t expect much, but it ended up being really interesting. Klara clearly knew the area well and was great at answering questions when I asked. Then we continued to Big Sur. The drive alone was amazing, one of the most scenic I’ve done. We stopped, walked some trails, and took in the views. Klara made the whole day easy and relaxed. She had snacks, was flexible, and easy to talk to. Would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to see the best of NorCal without having to plan everything themselves.

Jared

Oslo, Norway

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Where we’ll meet

Philz Coffee

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, 93921

About me

Let’s soak in the breathtaking views along HWY 1, the Pacific Coast road. The coastal path is where the magic is. It takes about 1.5 hours from the South Bay, non stop to Carmel and it’s surrounding areas and we take the whole day to see the sights. I have been a private driver hired for trips to Carmel in the last 20years, going monthly. Also many years of professional driving for the US open tennis tournament and Airport services for Uber.

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Things to know

Guest requirements

Guests ages 15 and up can attend, up to 3 guests total.

What to bring

$12 cash if you want to enter 17mile drive

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Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.

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