San Francisco Coastal Limo Guide

Plan your perfect coastal ride. This guide compares private car and limo options from San Francisco to Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay, Big Sur, and Carmel Valley. Choose point-to-point or hourly with scenic stops along Highway 1.

Private drivers Airport meet & greet Hourly scenic tours Resort & wedding transfers

Half Moon Bay

Best for resort stays at the Ritz-Carlton, golf at HMB Golf Links, and coastal dinners. Most guests choose a direct point-to-point ride one way, or book hourly for beach hopping and Pillar Point Harbor stops.

Routing is typically 280 to 92 or Highway 1 for views. Ask about sunset timing and dinner standby.

SF Half Moon Bay HMB SFO All services

Santa Cruz

Perfect for Boardwalk days, weddings, and UCSC trips. Common add-ons include Capitola, Mystery Spot, and Davenport photo stops. Families often prefer SUVs; groups can book Sprinters with hourly standby.

We coordinate beach drop-offs and flexible returns for late-night events or concerts.

SF Santa Cruz SJC Santa Cruz Bay Area car service

Monterey Bay

Great for the Aquarium, Cannery Row, and coastal dining. Many guests extend to Carmel-by-the-Sea, Point Lobos, or a partial Highway 1 tour toward Big Sur on the same day.

Choose flat one-way for simple transfers or hourly for 17-Mile Drive and photo stops.

SF Monterey Bay Monterey SFO/SJC San Jose limo

Big Sur

For Highway 1 scenery: Bixby Bridge, McWay Falls, Pfeiffer Beach, Nepenthe. Book hourly for viewpoint stops and sunset returns. We handle resort access at Post Ranch Inn and Ventana.

Ask for Wi-Fi, child seats, or bilingual chauffeurs as needed.

SF Big Sur Via Monterey Bay All services

Carmel Valley

Wine tasting, ranch resorts, and spa weekends. Many guests combine Carmel Valley with Carmel-by-the-Sea dining or a Point Lobos stop. SUVs and Sprinters are ideal for small groups and wine itineraries.

We stage pickups for tastings and coordinate dinner returns to San Francisco.

SF Carmel Valley Carmel wine tours SFO Carmel-by-the-Sea

Which Coastal Destination Fits Your Plan?

Route	Good For	Common Add-ons	Best Booking Type
Half Moon Bay	Resort stays, golf, dinner	Pillar Point Harbor, beaches	Flat one-way or 3–4 hr hourly
Santa Cruz	Boardwalk, UCSC, weddings	Capitola, Mystery Spot, Davenport	Flat one-way or 4–5 hr hourly
Monterey Bay	Aquarium, Cannery Row	Carmel-by-the-Sea, Point Lobos	Flat one-way or 5–6 hr hourly
Big Sur	Scenic Highway 1	Bixby Bridge, McWay Falls, Pfeiffer Beach	5–6+ hr hourly
Carmel Valley	Wine, ranch resorts, spa	Carmel-by-the-Sea dinner	Flat one-way + dinner shuttle or 5–6 hr hourly

Route

Good For

Common Add-ons

Best Booking Type

Half Moon Bay

Resort stays, golf, dinner

Pillar Point Harbor, beaches

Flat one-way or 3–4 hr hourly

Santa Cruz

Boardwalk, UCSC, weddings

Capitola, Mystery Spot, Davenport

Flat one-way or 4–5 hr hourly

Monterey Bay

Aquarium, Cannery Row

Carmel-by-the-Sea, Point Lobos

Flat one-way or 5–6 hr hourly

Big Sur

Scenic Highway 1

Bixby Bridge, McWay Falls, Pfeiffer Beach

5–6+ hr hourly

Carmel Valley

Wine, ranch resorts, spa

Carmel-by-the-Sea dinner

Flat one-way + dinner shuttle or 5–6 hr hourly

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer child seats?

Yes. Request infant, convertible, or booster at booking so your vehicle arrives pre-installed and ready.

Should I book hourly or a flat one-way?

Choose flat one-way for direct transfers. Pick hourly when you want beach stops, photo spots, wine tastings, or dinner standby.

Can I add airport meet and greet?

Yes. We provide SFO, SJC, and OAK meet-and-greet with curbside or baggage claim pickup. We track your flight and adjust timing.

Do you allow multiple stops or detours?

Absolutely. Add brief stops to point-to-point service, or book hourly for flexible routing and unlimited short stops.

Are pets or service animals allowed?

Service animals are welcome. Small pets may be allowed with prior notice so we can assign a pet-friendly vehicle.