Big Sur Monterey California Coast McWay Falls from San Jose

The 80-foot waterfall cascading gracefully onto McWay Beach, with its shimmering turquoise waters and the lush green forests, creates a picture-postcard scene that seems almost too perfect to be real. Also, make sure to take the time to visit the McWay Falls Overlook – a short, easily accessible trail that treats you to a panoramic view of the waterfall and the cove below. It's a spot that's perfect for capturing breathtaking photographs!

Our family (my husband, brother, and me) were delighted with the beautiful, relaxing, and memorable wonders of Big Sur. Ben reached out before our tour to ensure that we had a full understanding of the itinerary, coordinate our pick up time and location, and asked if we had any specific questions or requests. Carlos, our driver and tour guide, was a delight. He met us where we were staying, made sure we got from point to point easily and comfortably, had a wonderful sense of humor, and ensured that we all had a great time. We saw so many incredible vistas during the day from Bixby Bridge to McStay Falls, redwoods, the PCH coastline, and so much more. We enjoyed a few short and easy hikes/walks (this is up to you), a couple of glasses of wine with a lovely lunch and gorgeous weather. Not having to drive ourselves so we could enjoy the views without worrying about traffic, where to park or figuring out directions, and just absorb the beauty of Big Sur, was glorious. We all came back from the day relaxed and rejuvenated. My husband said it was one of the best days he's had in a long time! Booking the tour with California Pacific Excursions was one of the best decisions we could have made to truly enjoy our Big Sur experience. Thank you Ben and Carlos!

Mcway falls. Bixby bridge. Both beautiful. Make sure to call tour operator 2 hours before to insure they come on time

Ben at California Pacific Tours was informative and super responsive as he helped plan our trip via phone, text and email. Ben and my family mapped out a rough itinerary in advance for our family group of 6. The day of our tour, Carlos picked us up at our vacation rental in Watsonville. We knew in general terms what we were hoping to see, but we asked Carlos for his recommendations as the tour progressed. Carlos incorporated Point Lobos at our specific request, and then gave us an overview of upcoming areas of interest. We could pick and choose our stops as the day progressed. Carlos knew things like the ease or difficulty of trails, what we should look for on the trails, approximate price range in shops and restaurants, and even where the cleanest bathrooms are. Carlos suggested stops at several places we would have missed had we driven the route on our own (McWay Falls and Pfeiffer Beach among others). All of the stops we made were well worth experiencing. With my mom being a senior, we needed to know what to expect as far as walking to and from view sites. Some view sites require no walking, but where there are trails, Carlos told us in advance what to expect so we could decide. Most times we were dropped off at the door or trail entrance, which made things nice. We consider this tour a top highlight of our Monterey trip. Highly recommend to other travelers. Thanks Ben & Carlos.

We had a great time on this tour! Carlos was the perfect host. He was very kind and knowledgeable of the area! Will definitely use them again!

Big Sur day trip with Carlos as our guide was a wonderful experience. He was enjoyable, accommodating & informative, allowed for many stops for photos!