Amazing road trip! We had very good time. Caesar is a very safe driver and an excellent guide. If you have kids, Monterey aquarium is a must see. 17 miles drive is iconic, but Carmel by the Sea is such a lovely place! make sure to budget more time for Carmel if you love picturesque streets, pretty houses, gardens and visiting boutique shops. We were a group of 6 people (2 adults, 2 kids and 2 teens). Everyone enjoyed the trip. Caesar was very accommodating and modified itinerary based on our preferences. He drove us all the way up to Bixby bridge because it was on top of our list of places to see. But we skipped Santa Cruz. Highly recommend Caesar as a tour guide and this road trip as a top choice for your San-Francisco family vacations.