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Highway 1 Self-Driving Audio Tour (Pacific Coast Highway)
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Hop in your car and enjoy this self-guided audio tour along the Pacific Coast Highway. Start in San Francisco or LA, and simply follow the GPS guide to explore one of the most beautiful stretches of coastal road in the world. Take your time driving through Monterey Bay, artsy Carmel and more. Your virtual audio guide will share interesting facts and insights as you drive. Admire views of rocky headlands, jewel-like coves, waterfalls and the famous bridges of Big Sur as you explore California’s coastal highlights. Your downloaded guide will give you plenty of opportunities to pull off the road and explore local beaches, wildlife and towns on foot. Wander through San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Santa Barbara, Ventura & Malibu before wrapping up the tour in Los Angeles. After you book your tour, the Action Tour Guide will send you an email with a link to download the audio tour app. You will also receive a unique password to access the app. Once you have downloaded the Action Tour Guide App, you can take the tour at your convenience. Simply go to stop number 1 and start exploring!
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Drive along one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world
- Learn about the local area including Bixby Bridge, Hearst Castle, and Malibu Beach
- Explore the best of California’s coastal towns and cities
- Admire the stunning scenery at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Morro Bay & Big Sur
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Points of Interest along the Pacific Coast Highway: - Pacifica - Pedro Point - Devil's Slide Bunker - Gray Whale Cove State Beach - Montara - Mavericks Beach - Half Moon Bay - Bean Hollow State Beach - Pigeon Point Lighthouse - Butano State Park - Ano Nuevo State Reserve - Davenport - Shark Fin Cove - Coast Dairies State Park - Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz Wharf - Rio Del Mar State Beach - Sunset State Beach - Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve - Monterey Bay - Monterey - Big Sur - 17 Mile Drive - Carmel by the Sea - Carmel Beach - Point Lobos State Natural Reserve - Garrapata State Park - Bixby Creek Bridge - Point Sur State Historic Park - Andrew Molera State Park - Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge - Pfeiffer Beach - Grimes Point Scenic Overlook - Seal Beach Scenic Overlook - Partington Cove - McWay Falls - Waterfall House - California's State Parks - Big Creek Bridge - Big Creek Cove Vista Point - Limekiln State Park - Pitkins Curve Bridge - Jade Cove - Nathaniel Owens Memorial Redwood Grove - Ragged Point - Ragged Point Inn - Piedras Blancas Light Station - Elephant Seal Vista Point - Moonstone Beach Drive - Nitt Witt Ridge - Cayucos - Morro Bay - San Luis Obispo - Bubblegum Alley - Irish Hills Natural Reserve - Avila Beach - Dinosaur Caves Park - Pismo Beach - Monarch Butterfly Grove - Guadalupe - Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve - The Murals of Lompoc - Lompoc Wine Ghetto - Jalama Beach - Arroyo Hondo Vista Point - Refugio State Park and Beach - Goleta's Butterfly Grove - Santa Barbara - Thousand Steps Beach - Carpinteria State Beach - Rincon Beach Park - Faria Beach - Point Mugu State Park - Sycamore Cove Beach - El Matador State Beach - Point Dume - Malibu - Santa Monica
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
San Francisco
Adventures & Thrills at Half Moon Bay (California).
Continued
San Francisco
Driving at California 1.
Continued
San Francisco
Sightseeing.
Continued
Monterey
Activities at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
Continued
San Francisco
Adventures & Thrills at Hearst Castle.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey! Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews! Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories. Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned! Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi. Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use! Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely! Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours! Easy-to-use app: download Action Tour Guide App onto your phone Unique password: access your tour on Action Tour Guide App
Not Included
Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
What to Bring
Charged Smartphone Downloaded app Power bank Your vehicle
Restrictions
Device Compatibility: Devices without GPS, offline-only tablets, or older OS versions may not function properly. The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
Meeting & Pickup
The self-guided route begins at the following entry point. 1562 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Tour Duration: 7 - 8 Hours Tour Length: 437.5 miles
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 5 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
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