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Choose Your Time
Find the day and tour that works best for you. Tours are carefully planned around artist availability, studio hours, and the best travel windows between stops, creating a relaxed and enjoyable experience.
Browse the schedule below to find the tour that fits your visit.
October
Wednesday - Sunday
Walking Tours: 11 AM & 3 PM
Discovery Tours: 10:30 AM
November - April
Wednesday – Sunday
Walking Tours: 10:30 AM & 2 PM
Discovery Tours: 10:00 AM
October
Wednesday - Sunday
Walking Tours: 11 AM & 3 PM
Discovery Tours: 10:30 AM
November - April
Wednesday – Sunday
Walking Tours: 10:30 AM & 2 PM
Discovery Tours: 10:00 AM
The Historic Artist Colony
Carmel-by-the-Sea Village Artist Walking Tour
Walk Carmel’s historic streets while visiting artist-owned galleries, working studios, and hidden local favorites.
WEDNESDAY–SUNDAY
11 AM–1 PM
2 PM–4 PM
Winter hours: 10:30 AM & 2 PM
Available in: Small-Group Tours • Private Tours • Dog-Friendly Private Tours
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Tours Begin October 2026
Beyond the Village
Monterey Peninsula Artist Studios Discovery Tour
Explore a different side of the Monterey Peninsula’s art scene, traveling scenic routes to private studios, creative spaces, and hidden local favorites.
WEDNESDAY–SUNDAY
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Winter hours: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Available in: Private Tours • Dog-Friendly Private Tours
Special Arrangement & Pricing Available for Small Group & Large Tours
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Tours Begin October 2026
Creative Beach Towns
South Santa Cruz County Artists' Studio Tour
Explore South Santa Cruz County’s creative side, traveling scenic coastal routes to working artist studios, eclectic creative spaces, beach towns, and hidden local favorites
Available in: Private Tours • Dog-Friendly Private Tours ​
WEDNESDAY–SUNDAY
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Winter hours: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Reservations Open for this Route January 2027
One Tour at a Time.
Because each tour is personally hosted by your artist guide, availability is limited. Small-group tours remain available until the tour reaches capacity, while private tours reserve that scheduled time exclusively for your group. We recommend booking early if you have a particular day or time in mind.
Creatively Custom
Planning something beyond our regularly scheduled tours?
Art Tours by the Sea can create custom experiences for corporate groups, family gatherings, celebrations, retreats, and other special occasions, with private studio visits, artist demonstrations, creative sessions, and more. Special dates and times may also be arranged based on artist and venue availability. Custom experiences and specially arranged tours are individually priced.
Whether you join us for an artful morning, an inspiring afternoon, or a specially arranged experience, every Art Tours by the Sea tour is thoughtfully timed to make the most of your day — and your time along the California coast.