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California's Coast: Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey, and Big Sur

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4.6/ 5
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The adventure awaits

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On my own
1 accommodation, without a group, at your own pace
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4 Days
(3 Nights)
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26 places
visited

Let's explore the coastal towns of Carmel by the Sea, Monterey and take in the beautiful views of Big Sur. Carmel will be your home base during this four day trip. The town is walkable, dog friendly, and full of delightful shops and delicious bites! This trip is a mix of scenic drives and light to moderate walking. Enjoy a long weekend exploring the towns and sights of the California coast!

Let's explore the coastal towns of Carmel by the Sea, Monterey and take in the beautiful views of Big Sur. Carmel will be your home base during this four day trip. The town is walkable, dog friendly, and full of delightful shops and delicious bites! This trip is a mix of scenic drives and light to moderate walking. Enjoy a long weekend exploring the towns and sights of the California coast!

Included in the price
included
ItineraryPrepared by someone who has actually been to the destination.
Accommodation
Flights
Car
Accommodation
Flights
Car
In-app guideGuides you day by day. Important documents, audio guide, and navigation all in one place.
from$1,010.00
/ person
Selected date
3/28 - 3/31/20273 Nights
Change date


Total trip price
$2,020.00
for 2 people
Deposit
$858.00
Your money is protected by our statutory insurance.

Deposit

$858
2 people
3/28 - 3/31/2027
Total trip price:$2,020
Worldee Guarantee
Best price guarantee
Option to cancel or modify
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
24/7 Support
Secure payment via Stripe:
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Your itinerary - Easy to personalize
included

Christina
Christina created the itinerary based on personal experience to help you enjoy the trip to the fullest.
No unnecessary transfers
Well-organized days
Top spots and hidden gems
4 days
8 places
Road trip
Worldee logo
California's Coast: Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey, and Big Sur
Day 1–3 / 4
1

Day 1
Arrival

After your comfortable flight into San Jose, you'll pick up your rental car and drive to Carmel by the Sea. You'll checkin at your hotel and explore the surrounding area and grab dinner. 

126 km(1 h 19 min)
918 m(13 min)
2

Day 2
Scenic Drive and Explore Carmel

4 places
2.74 km(40 min)
8.99 km(19 min)

Start your first morning in Carmel by grabbing breakfast and taking a walk along the beautiful Californian beach. Take a scenic drive through 17 Mile Drive followed by exploring Carmel by foot. End your day with dinner and relaxing. 

3

Day 3
Big Sur

2 places
127 km(2 h 16 min)
95 m(01 min)

Explore a portion of Big Sur. Your end point is McWay Falls then you'll drive back the same way along highway 1. Included today are must see stopping points however if you see a vista point that interests you, pull off safely and enjoy the views! A hike is planned so make sure you have a pair of shoes with good tread. Nepenthe is the planned stop for lunch however if you'd like to bring a picnic on a beautiful day, you can definitely turn one of the stopping points into a lovely lunch location.

Accommodation where you'll rest easy
included

3 Nights
1 hotel
Accommodationincludedfor 2 people

Nights 1–3

3/28–3/31
0
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3
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27
Recommended
Booking.com8.1 / 10
One King Room with Fireplace1 extra-large double bedNo meals
Wi-FiFlat-screen TVcommon/viewViewcommon/oceansideOcean viewCity view

Flights that get you there
included

8 h 09 min
•
1 stop
Sun 3/28 06:00 AM12:09 PM
AUS
SJC
AustinSan Jose
6 h 46 min
•
1 stop
Wed 3/31 06:00 AM02:46 PM
SJC
AUS
San JoseAustin

The car you'll be driving
included

Car for day 1 - 4
car
Small car
Toyota Yaris or similar
1 driver
4 seats
Automatic
Credit card required
Basic coverage
No extras

In-app guide
included

common/cursor
NavigationTo all places in the itinerary
common/headphones
Audio guideWith stories of each location
common/document
Documents in one placeAll your tickets and vouchers

Select your travel group

Choose the dates that work best for you

Includes:
Itinerary
Flights
Accommodation
Car
In-app guide

Just pay a deposit of $858 today and pay the balance by 2/26/2027

Worldee Guarantee
Best price guarantee
Option to cancel or modify
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
24/7 Support
We have a 4.9/5 rating on GoogleRead over a thousand reviews from our travelers on Worldee and Google.
You get our best price guaranteeFound the same trip cheaper somewhere else? We'll refund you the difference, no fine print, no hassle.
Every itinerary is designed by real travelersEvery trip is personally designed and tested by our own travel experts, not generated by an algorithm.
We have your back 24/7If something goes wrong on your trip, our support team is available around the clock. A real person, no AI, no automation.
Upgrade to Flexible BookingAdd Flexible Booking to your trip and change your dates or services up to a month before departure.
Tens of thousands of people follow usOver 32,000 people follow us on Instagram and over 8,000 on Facebook. Come see what's new. Our app has been downloaded by more than 120,000 travelers.

Overall trip rating

4.6/5
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A summary of experiences from travelers who completed this trip and the quality of the offerings included in the journey.
Worldee
4.9/5
Accommodation
4.4/5
Places
4.5/5

Trip creator

Christina
Verified traveler
Christina
1 trip on Worldee
Guaranteed itinerary quality

You travel with confidence

custom/location_filled
Itineraries verified by expertsEvery trip is reviewed so your experience is flawless.
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You are covered by statutory insuranceWe carry statutory insolvency insurance valid across the EU.
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We have your back 24/7Our customer support is available to you 24/7.
4.9/5 rating on Google
Best price guarantee
Built by real travelers
We have your back 24/7
Add Flexible Booking
32,000 followers on Instagram
Show more
4.9/5 rating on Google
Best price guarantee
Built by real travelers
We have your back 24/7
Add Flexible Booking
32,000 followers on Instagram
More

California's Coast: Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey, and Big Sur

Worldee logo
From
Where
Where
common/star-emptycommon/star-emptycommon/star-emptycommon/star-emptycommon/star-empty
common/star-filledcommon/star-filledcommon/star-filledcommon/star-filledcommon/star-filled
4.6/ 5
(Worldee•Accommodation•Places)

The adventure awaits

custom/phone_filled
On my own
1 accommodation, without a group, at your own pace
custom/calendar_filled
4 Days
(3 Nights)
custom/location_filled
26 places
visited

Let's explore the coastal towns of Carmel by the Sea, Monterey and take in the beautiful views of Big Sur. Carmel will be your home base during this four day trip. The town is walkable, dog friendly, and full of delightful shops and delicious bites! This trip is a mix of scenic drives and light to moderate walking. Enjoy a long weekend exploring the towns and sights of the California coast!

Let's explore the coastal towns of Carmel by the Sea, Monterey and take in the beautiful views of Big Sur. Carmel will be your home base during this four day trip. The town is walkable, dog friendly, and full of delightful shops and delicious bites! This trip is a mix of scenic drives and light to moderate walking. Enjoy a long weekend exploring the towns and sights of the California coast!

Included in the price
included
ItineraryPrepared by someone who has actually been to the destination.
Accommodation
Flights
Car
Accommodation
Flights
Car
In-app guideGuides you day by day. Important documents, audio guide, and navigation all in one place.
from$1,010.00
/ person
Selected date
3/28 - 3/31/20273 Nights
Change date


Total trip price
$2,020.00
for 2 people
Deposit
$858.00
Your money is protected by our statutory insurance.

Deposit

$858
2 people
3/28 - 3/31/2027
Total trip price:$2,020
Worldee Guarantee
Best price guarantee
Option to cancel or modify
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
24/7 Support
Secure payment via Stripe:
custom/visa_chipcustom/mastercard_chipcustom/apple_pay_chipcustom/google_pay_chip

Your itinerary - Easy to personalize
included

Christina
Christina created the itinerary based on personal experience to help you enjoy the trip to the fullest.
No unnecessary transfers
Well-organized days
Top spots and hidden gems
4 days
8 places
Road trip
Worldee logo
California's Coast: Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey, and Big Sur
Day 1–3 / 4
1

Day 1
Arrival

After your comfortable flight into San Jose, you'll pick up your rental car and drive to Carmel by the Sea. You'll checkin at your hotel and explore the surrounding area and grab dinner. 

126 km(1 h 19 min)
918 m(13 min)
2

Day 2
Scenic Drive and Explore Carmel

4 places
2.74 km(40 min)
8.99 km(19 min)

Start your first morning in Carmel by grabbing breakfast and taking a walk along the beautiful Californian beach. Take a scenic drive through 17 Mile Drive followed by exploring Carmel by foot. End your day with dinner and relaxing. 

3

Day 3
Big Sur

2 places
127 km(2 h 16 min)
95 m(01 min)

Explore a portion of Big Sur. Your end point is McWay Falls then you'll drive back the same way along highway 1. Included today are must see stopping points however if you see a vista point that interests you, pull off safely and enjoy the views! A hike is planned so make sure you have a pair of shoes with good tread. Nepenthe is the planned stop for lunch however if you'd like to bring a picnic on a beautiful day, you can definitely turn one of the stopping points into a lovely lunch location.

Accommodation where you'll rest easy
included

3 Nights
1 hotel
Accommodationincludedfor 2 people

Nights 1–3

3/28–3/31
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
Recommended
Booking.com8.1 / 10
One King Room with Fireplace1 extra-large double bedNo meals
Wi-FiFlat-screen TVcommon/viewViewcommon/oceansideOcean viewCity view

Flights that get you there
included

8 h 09 min
•
1 stop
Sun 3/28 06:00 AM12:09 PM
AUS
SJC
AustinSan Jose
6 h 46 min
•
1 stop
Wed 3/31 06:00 AM02:46 PM
SJC
AUS
San JoseAustin

The car you'll be driving
included

Car for day 1 - 4
car
Small car
Toyota Yaris or similar
1 driver
4 seats
Automatic
Credit card required
Basic coverage
No extras

In-app guide
included

common/cursor
NavigationTo all places in the itinerary
common/headphones
Audio guideWith stories of each location
common/document
Documents in one placeAll your tickets and vouchers

Select your travel group

Choose the dates that work best for you

Includes:
Itinerary
Flights
Accommodation
Car
In-app guide

Just pay a deposit of $858 today and pay the balance by 2/26/2027

Worldee Guarantee
Best price guarantee
Option to cancel or modify
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
24/7 Support
We have a 4.9/5 rating on GoogleRead over a thousand reviews from our travelers on Worldee and Google.
You get our best price guaranteeFound the same trip cheaper somewhere else? We'll refund you the difference, no fine print, no hassle.
Every itinerary is designed by real travelersEvery trip is personally designed and tested by our own travel experts, not generated by an algorithm.
We have your back 24/7If something goes wrong on your trip, our support team is available around the clock. A real person, no AI, no automation.
Upgrade to Flexible BookingAdd Flexible Booking to your trip and change your dates or services up to a month before departure.
Tens of thousands of people follow usOver 32,000 people follow us on Instagram and over 8,000 on Facebook. Come see what's new. Our app has been downloaded by more than 120,000 travelers.

Overall trip rating

4.6/5
common/star-emptycommon/star-emptycommon/star-emptycommon/star-emptycommon/star-empty
common/star-filledcommon/star-filledcommon/star-filledcommon/star-filledcommon/star-filled
A summary of experiences from travelers who completed this trip and the quality of the offerings included in the journey.
Worldee
4.9/5
Accommodation
4.4/5
Places
4.5/5

Trip creator

Christina
Verified traveler
Christina
1 trip on Worldee
Guaranteed itinerary quality

You travel with confidence

custom/location_filled
Itineraries verified by expertsEvery trip is reviewed so your experience is flawless.
common/document
You are covered by statutory insuranceWe carry statutory insolvency insurance valid across the EU.
common/headphones
We have your back 24/7Our customer support is available to you 24/7.
Price
from$1,010
/ person