San Francisco Private Big Sur and Highway 1 Day Tour

9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

Fuel and Tolls
Water
WiFi on board
All taxes and handling charges
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
Meals and beverages
Tips and Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    San Francisco

    San Francisco / Pickup Point. Your Welcome driver will pick you up from your accommodation in San Francisco at a convenient time of your choice.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Bixby Bridge

    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

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Big Sur

    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.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For 1-3 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
  • For 4-6 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
Supplied by Welcome Pickups

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Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Car Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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