Pick up your 2-seater Sea Car at the Portola Hotel & Spa, just a 5-minute walk from Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey. Simple to drive and park, this zany scooter car allows you to zip around downtown streets and out to the coast to cruise along one of the most scenic drives in the United States. You can follow a designated itinerary or make up your own adventure.
This 2-hour tour that includes a drive to Monterey's Lake El Estero after taking in historical points of interest downtown. Whip past ocean bluffs to the rocky coves of Asilomar State Beach and the pretty coastal town of Pacific Grove, home to the Monarch Grove butterfly sanctuary.
Note, Price is based on per car. Maximum 2 passengers per car; select 1 Adult per car at time of booking.
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230 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
2 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Drivers must be 18 years of age or older and must present a valid driver's license
Minimum age is 4 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
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : 668pama
My husband and I travel often and book with trip advisory pretty regularly. I have never had a complaint about any of our excursions. Well, this was the exception. I booked us a 2 hour Sea Car Tour. First we had a little dificulty finding the office. When I called for directions, I was told she didn't know where we were and come to find out we were maybe a block away. Opon our arrival, the sign in person was not what I would consider suited for the job. She didn't speak loud enough, was too busy with her phone and didn't seem to be to interested in her job or explaining the process. After we filled out the necessary paperwork, got our helmets, and followed her outside she explains to us which way to drive out the gargage, 2 loops around the traffic circle, etc. She walks us into the parking gagage and shows us where to return the car and then tells us which car we will be driving. She walks us over to the car and tells us to take a video of the car before leaving for our own protection. My husband starts looking at the car and it is damaged on all four sides. My husband complains about the condition of the vehicle. She stays "people hit things that don't move". Doesn't offer us another vehicle and there are plenty to choose from. She also tells us we are better off using our GPS instead of the provided GPS. Needless to say my husband is very irritatetd at this point and I am concerned about our safety. Here we are the only car leaving out on this tour, with what she considers an inadequate GPS and a car that has been hit on all four sides. I asked my husband if he wanted to skip the excursion and he said yes. She then tells me she cannot give us a refund because of how we booked our trip. I asked her did that mean since I booked through Trip Advisory and not directly with the office. She said yes and got the helmets and left. I will never book with this company again or refer them. I probably won't be booking through Trip Advisory either. I will take some of the blame for thinking Trip Advisory only posted reputible companies. A lesson learned!
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Posted On : 2023-10-16
Posted By : mortellito
We had a beautiful day to be out and about touring the area. We were able to see places we had never seen before and maneuver in and out very easily.
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Posted On : 2023-09-21
Posted By : howardbQ2650JF
To noisy to be able to hear driving directions or commentary re sights. Poor quality vehicles. No power difficulty on steep roads etc.5
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Posted On : 2023-09-14
Posted By : valeeh2023
This was a pretty good experience. The car is a bit smaller than I expected so it was crowded. This wouldn't be a good idea for people that are on the heavier side. I had to keep talking my arm underneath my daughters, so she had room to steer her so that was awkward. Everyone in the office was super helpful and friendly. The navigation on the gps was good and information during tour was good. 🙂
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Posted On : 2023-08-30
Posted By : G8538RTemmaf
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!
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Posted On : 2023-06-10
Posted By : kaygibson1
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 :)
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Posted On : 2022-09-30
Posted By : Adrianne_W
This was horrible! The cars were in such poor shape- the side mirrors were all broken, the seats were all torn up, the body of the actual cars were totally banged up. The girl there said that you didn’t really need seat belts or mirrors- “don’t worry about it “ the motor was so loud you could not hear the “tour “. The car was essentially a death trap- don’t know how they are allowed on the street
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Posted On : 2022-09-25
Posted By : onlylarry
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.
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Posted On : 2022-09-06
Posted By : 234rma
Worst experience E-V-E-R .....
Horrible customer service.
I asked for the Mgr to call and yet no call
No refund
Would not recommend at all.
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Posted On : 2022-08-31
Posted By : casita505
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.
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Posted On : 2022-08-28
