California Coast & Beach Resort Hub

Premium Black SUV and limousine service for the California Pacific Coast — Pebble Beach (Lodge at Pebble Beach, Inn at Spanish Bay), Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Valley (Bernardus Lodge), Monterey, Big Sur (Post Ranch Inn, Ventana, Nepenthe), Half Moon Bay (Ritz-Carlton HMB, Mavericks, Pillar Point), Pescadero, Sea Ranch Lodge, Bodega Bay. Direct transfers from SFO / OAK / SJC. AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am + Mavericks + Pumpkin Festival + Monterey Car Week experienced. CPUC TCP# 9225, since 1986.

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The California Pacific Coast — 400 Miles of Premium Coastal Destinations

From the Monterey Peninsula golf cathedrals (Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill, Cypress Point) and Carmel Valley vineyards to the Big Sur cliffs (Post Ranch Inn, Ventana, Nepenthe), the Half Moon Bay bluffs (Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, Mavericks at Pillar Point), the Sonoma Coast mid-century modernism of Sea Ranch Lodge, and the Mendocino Village + Anderson Valley wine country — California's 400-mile northern Pacific Coast is one of the world's great destination corridors. We've been arranging premium coastal ground transport since 1986, through every AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am February, every Concours d'Elegance August, every Mavericks winter, every Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival October.

400
Miles of California Pacific Coast we serve (Half Moon Bay to Mendocino)
6
Dedicated airport-to-coast corridor pages (Pebble Beach + HMB × SFO/OAK/SJC)
40+
Years of AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am February dispatches
1927
The Ahwahnee Hotel opened — some of our clients still book us for it

California Coast Regions We Serve

  Pebble Beach & the Monterey Peninsula

The Pebble Beach + Carmel + Monterey + Pacific Grove cluster is California's premier coastal destination. Pebble Beach Resorts: The Lodge at Pebble Beach (1919), The Inn at Spanish Bay (Asilomar Dunes oceanfront), Casa Palmero (boutique Pebble Beach). Pebble Beach Golf Links hosts the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (February), the U.S. Open when scheduled, the AAA Concours d'Elegance (August). Carmel-by-the-Sea: L'Auberge Carmel (Relais & Chateaux), Mission Ranch (Clint Eastwood's), Cypress Inn (Doris Day's), Hyatt Carmel Highlands, La Playa Carmel. Monterey: InterContinental The Clement Monterey, Monterey Plaza Hotel (Cannery Row), Hyatt Regency Monterey, Old Monterey Inn. Pacific Grove: Asilomar Conference Grounds (Julia Morgan architecture, since 1913), Seven Gables Inn. The 17-Mile Drive through Pebble Beach is itself a tourist attraction with the Lone Cypress and Cypress Point views.

Drive times: SFO 2-2.5 hr · OAK 2 hr (East Bay route) · SJC 75-90 min (closest)

  Carmel Valley & Big Sur

The Carmel Valley Road wine corridor east of Carmel hosts the great Monterey-region resort properties. Bernardus Lodge & Spa (Relais & Chateaux), Carmel Valley Ranch, Quail Lodge & Golf Club, Stonepine Estate. Carmel Valley wineries: Bernardus, Joullian, Holman Ranch, Folktale Winery, Talbott, Heller Estate, Chesebro, Albatross Ridge. Big Sur (CA-1 south from Carmel) is California's most spectacular coastal drive — cliff-edge two-lane highway with views of the Pacific 1,000 feet below. Big Sur lodging: Post Ranch Inn (the iconic cliff-top resort), Ventana Big Sur (Alila), Glen Oaks Big Sur (mid-century-modern boutique), Big Sur Lodge (classic state-park-adjacent), Treebones Resort (south Big Sur yurts). Big Sur landmarks: Nepenthe (the iconic 1949 cliff restaurant with the Ambrosia burger), Henry Miller Library, Bixby Creek Bridge (the most-photographed bridge in California), Pfeiffer Beach (the purple-sand beach), McWay Falls (waterfall onto the beach at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park).

Drive times: SFO 2-3 hr · OAK 2-3 hr · SJC 90 min to Carmel Valley, +45 min to Big Sur

  Half Moon Bay & the San Mateo Coast

The Half Moon Bay corridor along CA-1 / CA-92 is the closest coastal resort destination to SFO (35-45 min). The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay (Miramontes Point Road, oceanfront on the bluffs — full property page) is the premier West Coast destination-wedding venue — bagpiper at sunset, oceanfront lawn ceremonies, ballroom receptions, golf-course backdrop. Mavericks at Pillar Point (winter big-wave surfing competition, called when the 60+ foot swells line up, typically December-March) draws international surfing media. Pillar Point Harbor for the fishing fleet, Sam's Chowder House (famous lobster roll). Half Moon Bay town: Half Moon Bay State Beach, Beach House Hotel, Half Moon Bay Lodge, Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, Main Street historic downtown (Pasta Moon, Cetrella, Half Moon Bay Coffee Co.). Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (the world's largest pumpkin festival, mid-October, 250,000 attendees). Pescadero (further south on CA-1): Costanoa Coastal Lodge, Duarte's Tavern (the 1894 cream of artichoke + ollalieberry pie institution), Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Butano State Park, Harley Farms Goat Dairy. Moss Beach & El Granada: Moss Beach Distillery (1920s speakeasy), James V. Fitzgerald Marine Reserve.

Drive times: SFO 35-45 min (closest) · OAK 50-60 min (San Mateo Bridge) · SJC 50-65 min (I-280 + CA-92)

  Marin Coast / Point Reyes National Seashore

Marin County's Pacific coast is the closest dramatic coastline to SFO — redwoods, beaches, oyster farms, and one of America's most beautiful national seashores all within an hour. Point Reyes National Seashore (established 1962 by JFK, 71,000 acres) anchors the northern half: Manka's Inverness Lodge (the legendary 1917 hunting lodge restored by chef-owner Margaret Grade), Olema House (the renovated 1876 inn at the Point Reyes gateway), Nick's Cove (Tomales Bay cottages + oyster restaurant), Point Reyes Lighthouse (1870), Cowgirl Creamery (Point Reyes Station), Hog Island + Tomales Bay Oyster Company. South Marin Coast via Mt Tam: Muir Woods National Monument (the iconic redwood grove, advance parking reservations required), Muir Beach + The Pelican Inn (the English country inn since 1979), Stinson Beach (3 miles of sand + Bolinas Lagoon), Bolinas (the famously hidden town — no road signs by community decision), Mount Tamalpais State Park (2,571 ft summit, panoramic Bay views). Sausalito gateway: Cavallo Point Lodge (the restored Fort Baker buildings at the Golden Gate, often paired as the SFO-side bookend for Marin coast itineraries).

Drive times: Muir Beach 40 min from SFO · Stinson 50-60 min · Muir Woods 35-45 min · Olema / Point Reyes Station 1:15 · Inverness / Tomales Bay 1:25-1:35

  Sonoma Coast & Sea Ranch

The Sonoma Coast along CA-1 (the dramatic stretch from Bodega Bay north to Gualala) hosts Sea Ranch Lodge — the iconic mid-century-modern planned community designed by Lawrence Halprin, Charles Moore, and Joseph Esherick in 1965. Sea Ranch was recently renovated as a premier coastal destination. The architectural significance + Pacific Ocean views make it one of the great California coastal weekend stays. Other Sonoma Coast destinations: Bodega Bay (the Hitchcock "The Birds" town, 1.5 hr from SFO, gateway to the Sonoma Coast), Salt Point State Park, Stewarts Point, Gualala, Anchor Bay, Point Reyes National Seashore. Inland from the coast: Healdsburg (Russian River Valley wineries, see Wine Country Hub for full detail).

Drive times: Bodega Bay 1.5 hr from SFO · Sea Ranch 2.5 hr from SFO (110 mi via CA-1) · OAK 3 hr (Carquinez Bridge route) · SJC 3.5 hr

  Mendocino Coast & Anderson Valley

The Mendocino Coast (north of Sea Ranch on CA-1) is California's premier remote-coastal destination. Mendocino Village: Stanford Inn by the Sea (the iconic Mendocino resort), the Mendocino Hotel & Garden Suites, MacCallum House Inn. Little River: Brewery Gulch Inn, Heritage House Resort & Spa, Andiron Seaside Inn. Elk: Harbor House Inn (Michelin-starred restaurant). Fort Bragg: The Inn at Newport Ranch, Skunk Train (the 1885 California Western Railroad), Glass Beach (the famous sea-glass beach), MacKerricher State Park. Anderson Valley (inland from Mendocino Village via SR-128): pinot noir + sparkling wine country — Goldeneye (Duckhorn), Roederer Estate, Husch, Navarro, Toulouse, Foursight (see California Wine Country Hub for detail).

Drive times: SFO 3.5 hr · OAK 3-3.5 hr · SJC 4-4.5 hr

Why California Coast Travelers Choose Airport Commuter

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am experienced

40 years of AT&T Pro-Am February dispatches. We know which Pebble Beach gate to use during tournament week, where the sponsor parking is, and how to time the post-round pickups to beat the gridlock. U.S. Open Pebble Beach when scheduled — multi-day sponsor retainers standard.

Mavericks + Pumpkin Festival routing

Mavericks big-wave surfing (winter, called by Pillar Point conditions) and Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival (October, 250k attendees) both create massive CA-92 traffic. We use back-route knowledge through Pescadero/CA-84 to keep clients on schedule.

Big Sur day-trip + multi-day coast tour

From a Pebble Beach base, Big Sur day trip (Nepenthe lunch, Bixby Bridge, Pfeiffer Beach, Post Ranch Inn) is the iconic California experience. Multi-day chauffeur retainer for combined Pebble Beach + Big Sur + Carmel Valley + Half Moon Bay 5-7 day itineraries.

Coastal wedding venue experienced

Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, The Lodge at Pebble Beach (Beach Club), Post Ranch Inn, Mission Ranch (Carmel), Sea Ranch Lodge. Multi-vehicle convoy logistics for wedding parties + family arrivals from all three SF Bay airports.

No event-week surge pricing

Written quote up front. AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am week, Monterey Car Week, Concours d'Elegance, Mavericks event week, Pumpkin Festival weekend — the price you agree to is the price you pay. Multi-day chauffeur retainers booked 60-90 days ahead.

CPUC TCP# 9225 + coastal fog routing

California Public Utilities Commission TCP# 9225 since the 1980s. Fully insured. Coastal CA-1 expertise: Big Sur fog patterns, the turnouts, the bypass routes when CA-1 closes for storm damage (rare but happens).

Frequently Asked Questions — California Coast Car Service

What California Pacific Coast destinations do you serve?

All major California Pacific Coast resort destinations. The Monterey Peninsula (Pebble Beach: Lodge at Pebble Beach, Inn at Spanish Bay, Casa Palmero; Carmel-by-the-Sea: L'Auberge Carmel, Mission Ranch (Clint Eastwood), Hyatt Carmel Highlands; Carmel Valley: Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley Ranch, Quail Lodge, Stonepine Estate; Monterey: InterContinental The Clement, Monterey Plaza Hotel, Cannery Row; Pacific Grove: Asilomar, Seven Gables Inn). Big Sur (Post Ranch Inn, Ventana Big Sur Alila, Glen Oaks, Big Sur Lodge, Nepenthe). Half Moon Bay corridor (Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, Pillar Point Harbor, Mavericks, Pescadero, Costanoa Coastal Lodge, Moss Beach Distillery). Sonoma Coast (Sea Ranch Lodge, Stewarts Point, Gualala, Bodega Bay). Mendocino Coast (Stanford Inn, Heritage House, Albion River Inn, Fort Bragg).

Which California coast airport transfer should I book?

Depends on origin city and primary coast destination. For Pebble Beach / Monterey Peninsula: SJC is closest (75-90 min), OAK 2 hr, SFO 2-2.5 hr. For Half Moon Bay: SFO is closest (35-45 min), OAK 50-60 min (San Mateo Bridge), SJC 50-65 min (I-280 + CA-92). For Big Sur (south of Carmel): all three Bay Area airports add 30-45 min to Pebble Beach times. For Sea Ranch (Sonoma Coast): SFO 3 hr, OAK 3 hr, SJC 3.5 hr. For Mendocino Coast: see California Wine Country Hub for Anderson Valley + coast itineraries.

Can you handle AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am week?

Yes — tournament weeks are our peak Pebble Beach season. AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (early February): we coordinate Friday-Saturday-Sunday transport for spectators, sponsors, and corporate hospitality. U.S. Open Pebble Beach (when scheduled): multi-day chauffeur retainers for sponsor suites and corporate groups. AAA Concours d'Elegance + Monterey Car Week (August): the entire Monterey Peninsula sells out and CA-1 traffic crawls — we use back-route knowledge through Carmel Valley Road and CA-156 to keep our clients on schedule. Book Pebble Beach tournament weeks 60-90 days ahead.

Can you handle Big Sur day trips and multi-day coastal tours?

Yes. Big Sur day trip from a Pebble Beach base: CA-1 south from Carmel to Nepenthe (lunch and the famous Ambrosia burger), Henry Miller Library, Bixby Creek Bridge photo stop, Pfeiffer Beach (the purple-sand beach), Ventana, Post Ranch Inn (lunch at Sierra Mar with the dramatic ocean cliff view). Multi-day coastal chauffeur arrangements: Pebble Beach + Big Sur + Carmel Valley wineries + Half Moon Bay over 5-7 days. Sample 5-day coastal tour: Day 1 SFO arrival + Half Moon Bay (Ritz-Carlton HMB), Day 2-3 Pebble Beach (Lodge or Spanish Bay), Day 4 Big Sur day trip (Post Ranch Inn lunch), Day 5 return SFO via Carmel Valley wineries.

Do you handle Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay weddings + Mavericks event?

Yes. The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay is one of the West Coast's premier destination-wedding venues — oceanfront lawn ceremonies with the bagpiper at sunset, ballroom receptions, golf-course backdrop. We handle wedding-party multi-vehicle convoys from SFO/OAK/SJC. Mavericks (the annual winter big-wave surfing invitational at Pillar Point, called when swells line up, typically December through March) draws international surfing media + event sponsors — we coordinate event-week multi-vehicle dispatch and sponsor accounts.

Which Pebble Beach + Carmel + Big Sur resorts do you serve?

All of them. Pebble Beach Resorts: The Lodge at Pebble Beach, The Inn at Spanish Bay, Casa Palmero. Carmel-by-the-Sea: L'Auberge Carmel (Relais & Chateaux), Carmel Mission Inn, La Playa Carmel, Cypress Inn (Doris Day's), Mission Ranch (Clint Eastwood's), Hofsas House, Hyatt Carmel Highlands, Tickle Pink Inn. Carmel Valley: Bernardus Lodge & Spa (Relais & Chateaux), Carmel Valley Ranch, Quail Lodge & Golf Club, Stonepine Estate. Monterey: InterContinental The Clement Monterey, Monterey Plaza Hotel (Cannery Row), Hotel Pacific, Hyatt Regency Monterey, Old Monterey Inn. Pacific Grove: Asilomar Conference Grounds (Julia Morgan), Seven Gables Inn. Big Sur: Post Ranch Inn, Ventana Big Sur (Alila), Glen Oaks Big Sur, Big Sur Lodge.

Do you handle Sea Ranch Lodge and the Sonoma Coast?

Yes. Sea Ranch is the iconic mid-century-modern planned community on the Sonoma Coast (the famous Lawrence Halprin/Charles Moore/Joseph Esherick development), and Sea Ranch Lodge was recently renovated as a premier coastal destination. Drive from SFO is about 3 hours via US-101/SR-116/SR-1. From OAK is about 3 hours via the Carquinez Bridge + SR-37 + SR-1 route. Multi-day chauffeur arrangements common for Sea Ranch weekend stays. We also serve the broader Sonoma Coast corridor: Stewarts Point, Gualala, Anchor Bay, Salt Point State Park, Bodega Bay.

Can you do multi-day combined Coast + Wine Country tours?

Yes — combined Coast + Wine Country tours are one of our most popular premium California itineraries. Sample 7-day Coast + Wine: Day 1 SFO arrival + Napa Valley (Auberge du Soleil), Day 2 Napa winery tour, Day 3 transfer to Mendocino via Anderson Valley wineries (Goldeneye, Roederer) — Stanford Inn by the Sea, Day 4 transfer south via SR-1 coastal to Sea Ranch Lodge, Day 5 transfer to Pebble Beach (Lodge or Spanish Bay), Day 6 Big Sur day trip + return Pebble Beach, Day 7 return SFO via Carmel Valley wineries.

Book Your California Coast Service

Reserve online via the form, request a written quote for a coast itinerary, or call dispatch directly for multi-day planning. Same Black SUV / Sedan / Sprinter fleet, real-time SFO/OAK/SJC flight tracking, Pebble Beach tournament-week experienced, Mavericks + Pumpkin Festival routing trained, CPUC TCP# 9225 / fully licensed and insured. +1-650-876-1777 — 24/7 dispatch.

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