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Traveling by car from San Francisco to Carmel takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take the bus. In July, plan for daily highs as low as 69°F, and overnight lows as low as 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri.) to allow enough time to drive to Monterey.