Roevela
The Lone Cypress on its granite outcrop above the Pacific
Waves washing onto a pale beach beside weathered rocks
Late sun on a wave rolling onto golden sand
Surf breaking on a rocky cove below cypress-covered bluffs
Fog over steep coastal cliffs and a curving beach

Monterey and the Carmel coast

Aquarium, coastal overlooks, and a calm-water wildlife boat

A comfortable California coast trip with short local transfers. The Elkhorn Slough boat is on a protected estuary, while an aquarium afternoon gives a reliable indoor weather option.

Five days, hour by hour.

Arrive

Waves washing onto a pale beach beside weathered rocks
Dinner15–25 minutes on the road

  1. Afternoon

    • 4 p.m.Meet at MRY between noon and 4 p.m.
    • About 15–25 minutes to the hotel.

  2. Evening

    • Welcome dinner and oceanfront orientation, with vehicle return for anyone who prefers not to walk.
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Aquarium

Late sun on a wave rolling onto golden sand
BreakfastLunchDinner on your own

  1. Morning

    • 10 a.m.10 a.m. entry to Monterey Bay Aquarium.

  2. Midday

    • Take a two-hour guided highlights route with elevators, a seated lunch, and free time.

  3. Afternoon

    • 3 p.m.Return to hotel by 3 p.m.

  4. Evening

    • Evening independent.
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Coast drive

Surf breaking on a rocky cove below cypress-covered bluffs
BreakfastLunch on your own

  1. Morning

    • 9:30 a.m.Leave 9:30 a.m. for 17-Mile Drive scenic stops.

  2. Midday

    • Continue to Carmel for lunch on your own, then a permitted Point Lobos visit focused on short accessible coastal sections.

  3. Afternoon

    • 4:30 p.m.Vehicle returns by 4:30 p.m.
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Estuary

Fog over steep coastal cliffs and a curving beach
BreakfastDinner25–30 minutes on the road

  1. Morning

    • 10 a.m.10 a.m. transfer to Moss Landing, about 25–30 minutes.

  2. Midday

    • 90-minute Elkhorn Slough wildlife safari, then lunch and a relaxed Pacific Grove stop.

  3. Afternoon

    • Return mid-afternoon.

  4. Evening

    • Farewell dinner.
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What’s included

  • Four twin-share hotel nights
  • Breakfast daily, two lunches and two dinners
  • MRY transfers
  • Minibus/driver and tour manager
  • Aquarium ticket
  • 17-Mile Drive fee
  • Authorized Point Lobos access
  • Elkhorn Slough boat
  • Water and support
Not included
  • Flights to and from the meeting airport
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcohol, shopping and meals not listed
Good to know
  • The aquarium has elevators.
  • Point Lobos has short accessible sections, but some coast paths are uneven.
  • Elkhorn Slough’s current small boat has no onboard toilet and is not fully wheelchair accessible.

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