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2-Hour Monterey and Pacific Grove GoCar Tour
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2-Hour Monterey and Pacific Grove GoCar Tour

By Sea Car Tours
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Ages 0-99, max of 24 per group
Duration: 2h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Audio guide: English
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  • Rental of GPS-guided GoCar
  • Safety Orientation
  • Tank of gas
  • Helmet
  • Map
What's not included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Collision Damage Waiver for $12.00 (covers up to $500 in damages)


Start:
  • 230 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 146702HR

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Drivers must be 18 years of age or older and must present a valid driver's license
    • Minimum age is 7 years; children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Price is based on per car; select 1 Adult per car tour at time of booking (up to 2 passengers per car)
    • All renters must be able to read, understand and sign a liability release and waiver form
    • Maximum passenger height is 6 feet 3 inches (190 cm)
    • One member of each group must present a credit card and government-issued ID; this information will only be used in the case of damage or loss of property
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

    • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 146702HR

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    $149.00
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    • Sea Car Tours
      257
      Monterey, California
      Joined in June 2015
    • l0ft216
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best $100 Spent!!!
      The whole family had a blast going around Monterey in these three wheelers. We should have gotten the 2 hour package. đź‘Ťđź‘Ťđź‘Ť
      Written January 5, 2025
    • susanlF5245NA
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      1 hr of Joy
      Wasn’t sure what to expect. The car had a talking GPS. She gave us historical information as well as directions on where to drive. I came wait to do it again! The hour just flew by!
      Written September 29, 2024
    • andyhG2107YZ
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Go car Monterey
      The place of pebble and Monterey with cannery row was stunning area. Look out for deers on golf course. And old buildings
      Written September 6, 2024
    • Steven W
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      An awful, unsafe activity. A real zero.
      Totally unsafe, with no help from attendant. Helmets didn’t fit, had to drive in traffic without any stops allowed. With helmets on, was told we wouldn’t be able to hear the tour commentary very well. Decided to skip it as we were worried for our safety. Hoping for refund.
      Written July 26, 2024
    • Steven W
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Unsafe
      We did not go on this. It is unsafe, especially for kids. The description never mentioned that it was a motorcycle with 3 wheels and that we had to drive on city streets with cars and trucks. The helmets did not fit. The person in charge was unhelpful and rude. We should get a refund.
      Written July 26, 2024
    • Resort04462166112
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun Tour with this GOCART
      This is a super cute way to see the entire peninsula. We did the 3 hour tour which allowed us to stop and look around places we found intriguing. It was a bright, sunny day that made for spectacular views. We enjoyed the commentary and the navigation was amazing. It made for a wonderful afternoon.
      Written June 23, 2024
    • Snakewrangler
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Give it a try!
      Pretty fun! You really drive through traffic so be aware of things around you. The cars are easy to drive, but pretty small (so if you are bigger, you may not want a passenger). The directions are good but sometimes a little behind so really pay attention. It's hard to listen to the explanation and pay the necessary attention to the road.
      Written June 20, 2024
    • Seaside00832916241
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Near-death experience
      The Sea Car’s “guided GPS tour” was broken even before we started our 1-hour tour. We informed the tour company employee, but he said it might start working when we take off. It never worked and we had to use our phone to circle back to the office. It was an extremely horrifying ride because the cars are very tiny, the maximum speed is about 25 mph and is very low to the ground that some cars didn’t see us and we were going to get run over a few times! A waste of time and money for sure!
      Written May 12, 2024
    • robinbW1681NV
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Totally Disappointed
      The vehicle ran fine and was easy to operate. Neither the tablet nor the speakers worked at all. As a result we received no guidance on where to go. We also had no audio to tell us where to go or comments on the historic landmarks or scenery. I would not do this activity again.
      Written May 1, 2024
    • U3125CNmikec
      0 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun Ride except GPS and Tour Speakers did not work at all for both cars rented.
      The Sea Cars were fun to drive but nothing else worked. The cars are equipped with GPS and speakers that are supposed to guide you through the city. We were told that they would engage when we passed the Marriott hotel around the corner from where we started. That never happened for either of the two cars we rented (two couples riding). It's interesting that the one thing they specifically mentioned to NOT call them about was if the GPS or Tour Speakers were not working (Seems like a Red Flag in hindsight). The number on the dash of the car was only to be called in case of emergency (accident, breakdown, etc). It was as if they knew that part of the car did not work. We wound up having fun anyway. We drove all over the city since we had no route to actually follow.
      Written May 1, 2024
    • 162clarel
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun!
      This was such a fun experience which really did give you a full tour of Monterey. The car has a GPS map to guide you but take care not to miss your turn ( we did several times but was easy to get back on route). Lots of people waved to us on our way. Definitely recommend this especially if, like us, you are only staying for a day.
      Written April 10, 2024
    • mollycJ6305LH
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      It was OK
      It was ok...glad we did it but wouldn't do it again, or even recommend it to anyone else. The GPS screen was on low so we couldn't see the map. Finally figured out how to brighten it up, but after being stressed about the directions. The volume wasn't high enough and came in and out. The agents, or the tour guide, did not let us know about the "red" and the "blue" routes. We kept following the directions but finally realized we were way to far out for the 1 hour tour. The GPS map confusingly shows all routes, for all lengths of tours. It should only show the route that you reserved. We were stressed again about getting back on time because we kept following, unknowingly, the longer route. We were 2 adults...115 pounds and 195 pounds and it was super scrunched. The driver had a hard time driving because of how narrow the seats were. And it's not made for someone over 5'11". The drivers legs got cramped, again because of the narrow cock pit. Helmets are required, unlike what the pictures show.
      Written October 7, 2023
    • jasminebO7193GM
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience!
      We had a one hour tour and thoroughly enjoyed driving around oceanside. Very easy to drive and great staff!
      Written September 18, 2023
    • 83lancee
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing!
      Me & My husband had the best time, we were looking for things to do for our honeymoon & we are so glad this was on our list of things!! It’s definitely worth it and we will be doing it again!
      Written August 26, 2023
    • jessicadB9479LO
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Get the better cars.
      This was fun. The yellow cars are pretty dated it’s a rough bumpy ride. The staff wasn’t very attentive. Not rude but more like they would love to be anywhere else but talking to you.
      Written August 19, 2023
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    4.0
    4.0 of 5 bubbles36 reviews
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    22
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    4
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    Janis R
    Orange County, CA387 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun for one adult and 12 year son to see more of Monterey. I think a lot of the reviews are unfair. We walked in, because I was not sure if the weather would be clear, with no reservation. So they only car available was the upgraded 4 seater, which sits higher. Realistically, you could rent a convertible for two days for nearly the same cost ($165) but miss out on the fun experience (he even got to hold onto the wheel with me for a bit). The guided tour is very informative and we enjoyed some spectacular scenery. The shocks are non-existent, so wear a sports bra! I simply pulled over to let people pass, not because I had to, but because I didn’t want to feel rushed or hold others up. Also, the 4 seater does not require helmets…not sure why. The reservationist and guy that handed us over to the car were friendly and informative.
    Written March 1, 2022
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    Kati T
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2021 • Family
    We rented the 4 seater roadster and just had a blast! The GPS took a minute to figure out but once we did it was easy.

    The woman working there couldn't have been nicer or more helpful.

    It was so fun zipping about town (they have a top speed of 25mph but thst feels a lot faster with the wind in your face) listening to the GPS tell us about the locations. It's a great way to see the highlights and get an idea what's worth a longer look. I would 100% do that again next time.

    One recommendation: bring a jacket. With no top and not much side to the cars it gets a bit cold near the water.
    Written June 2, 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thanks for the nice review, glad you had a good time with us, it always amazes me how many people have fun when they actually listen to instructions from the staff. Hope to see you again soon.
    Written June 29, 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    GoldenKatie
    Oakhurst, CA37 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2020
    Oh what a fun day with four older ladies and two Sea Cars. We couldn't hear the GPS at first and was "off track" so decided to do our own thing. What fun!! Cannery Row, Downtown Pacific Grove, the Coastline for awesome picture taking. We did discover later on that the GPS lady has a volume control. Once we were able to clearly hear, she was excellent and pointed out historical points that we would have missed. We loved, loved, loved it and want to do it again as soon as possible.
    Written November 4, 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Glad you had a fun experience with us we hope to see you again soon.
    Written February 15, 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Larry
    McAllen, TX18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a great tour. As we drive along the coast we admired history and beauty that one could only witness at a seaside. With monarch butterfly preserve, historic buildings and entertaining sea lions the trip is well worth the time and money.
    Written September 6, 2022
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    Cesare R
    1 contribution
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2024 • Couples
    I recently participated in the Cannery Row Go Car Tour, and unfortunately, it did not live up to our expectations. From the start, the instructions to get there were incorrect. We were told it was in one location, but it’s actually in a plaza at the Portola Hotel and Spa, which caused unnecessary confusion.

    When we finally arrived, we were told the go car we were assigned had mechanical issues, yet the guide still gave it to us. Unsurprisingly, it broke down right around the corner, raising serious concerns about our safety. Why would the guide intentionally give us a malfunctioning vehicle, especially knowing it could put us at risk?

    We ended up wasting valuable time—time we paid for—waiting for assistance. Worse yet, there was no offer to compensate us for the inconvenience or the faulty car. Instead, they switched us to a different vehicle, a slower, caddy-style electric car, which was not what we wanted at all. This replacement completely altered the experience we had driven six hours to enjoy.

    In theory, the tour could have been a great time, but we didn’t get the full go car experience we had anticipated and paid for. It’s extremely disappointing to have paid full price for a tour that fell so far short of what was advertised.
    Written September 22, 2024
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    CKHyde
    Waco, TX9 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2021
    While the idea was great, the actual experience was less so. The sea car ran out of gas (they forgot to fill it up), and it was poorly maintained. The poor lone employee who was on hand could not possibly have handled interactions with customers, maintenance, etc. She had to leave the office every time someone showed up for a tour, so nobody was on hand for calls, etc. I would strongly recommend passing by this in favor of getting around Monterey on your own.
    Written July 12, 2021
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    Tony G.
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2020 • Couples
    The 2-hour tour was just enough to stop at some of the spots while still motoring along and enjoying the scenery. The driving/tour is a true 2 hours after you sign paperwork and get a quick introduction to the vehicle. We had a blast driving around and taking in the sites while getting some history on Monterey. Would recommend to anyone!
    Written September 14, 2020
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    Glad you had a good time, hope to see you again soon.
    Written February 15, 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Emma F
    1 contribution
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2023 • Couples
    Horrible customer service, Company is not Ada compliant. Couldn’t go on the tour because the company did not disclose aspects of tour. Wouldn’t give a refund, would let us speak to the manager. Owner did not want to “deal” with guests. Employee called security because he didn’t like our tone. Security came and told them not to call again. Sketchy company with horrible customer service. Save your money and do something else more fun!
    Written June 10, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    As stated on our website for the safety of our customers, to ride this attraction the policy requires that participants be under the required weight limit and over 20 years old. As we discussed you did not meet either of these requirements. We are able to give you store credit for a future use that will not expire. Feel free to contact us if you have any other questions or concerns
    Written June 14, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Kay A
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2022
    We did the 2 hour tour when we came to Monterey for a weekend and it was the best activity of our vacation BY FAR! Such a fun way to spend a sunny day exploring the coast and best spots of Monterey/Pacific Grove. Ditch your rental car, pack a picnic and take one of these cute little cars out for an hour or even a full day if you have the time. This is a must do if you're in the area. The guided tours are super helpful in learning about the history of Monterey as well :)
    Written September 30, 2022
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    casita505
    Puerto Vallarta, Mexico5 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2022 • Friends
    This was not what we expected, we were told if we didn't feel comfortable after instructions and making the 2 practice loops we would be refunded our money, we opted not to do the tour, and now we are told no refund. We are told no last name or phone # of the man in charge. We will never recommend this company, very shakie and does not follow thru w what we were told. Very disappointed.
    Written August 28, 2022
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