Driving the California Coast: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
(17) Reviews
Carmel-by-the-Sea
About
Experience a spectacular driving tour that follows Highway 1 to Big Sur, often called “the greatest meeting of land and water in the world.”
You’ll be greeted by views of the Santa Lucia Mountains rising abruptly from the Pacific Ocean, in contrast with the jagged rock cliffs and churning seas. This section of Highway 1 is considered one of the most scenic driving routes in the United States, if not the world. It’s filled with unblemished natural scenery and dotted with four state parks, hidden beaches, rocky coves and rolling hills.
On the tour, you’ll pass by the historic D.L. James House now owned by actor Brad Pitt, cross the iconic Bixby Bridge, pass by the prominent volcanic rock ho...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Food and drink
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Starbucks
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
McWay Waterfall Trailhead
The tour ends in the parking lot for the McWay Waterfall hike.
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Driving the California Coast: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
(17) Reviews
Carmel-by-the-Sea
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About
Experience a spectacular driving tour that follows Highway 1 to Big Sur, often called “the greatest meeting of land and water in the world.”
You’ll be greeted by views of the Santa Lucia Mountains rising abruptly from the Pacific Ocean, in contrast with the jagged rock cliffs and churning seas. This section of Highway 1 is considered one of the most scenic driving routes in the United States, if not the world. It’s filled with unblemished natural scenery and dotted with four state parks, hidden beaches, rocky coves and rolling hills.
On the tour, you’ll pass by the historic D.L. James House now owned by actor Brad Pitt, cross the iconic Bixby Bridge, pass by the prominent volcanic rock ho...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Food and drink
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Starbucks
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
McWay Waterfall Trailhead
The tour ends in the parking lot for the McWay Waterfall hike.
Itinerary
1
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
The tour passes by the Point Lobos Natural Reserve. If you want, you have the opportunity to visit the park although it isn't included in the tour.
2
Carmel Highlands
The tour passes by the Carmel Highlands.
3
Yankee Point Drive
The tour takes you around Yankee Point Drive.
4
Malpaso Creek Bridge
The tour takes you over the Malpaso Creek Bridge.
5
Garrapata State Park
The tour takes you through Garrapata State Park.
6
Garrapata Creek Bridge
The tour takes you over the Garrapata Creek Bridge.
7
Notley's Landing viewpoint
The tour passes by Notley's Landing viewpoint.
8
Rocky Creek Bridge
The tour passes by Rocky Creek Bridge.
9
Bixby Bridge
The tour goes over Bixby Creek Bridge.
10
Hurricane Point Vista Point
The tour passes by Hurricane Point view.
11
Point Sur
The tour passes by Point Sur.
12
Andrew Molera State Park
The tour passes through Andrew Molera State Park.
13
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
The tour passes by the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Sign.
14
Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge
The tour passes over the Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge.
15
Nepenthe
The tour passes by the Nepenthe restaurant.
16
Henry Miller Memorial Library
The tour passes by the Henry Miller Memorial Library.
17
Grimes Canyon
The tour passes by Grimes Canyon.
18
Partington Cove
The tour passes by Partington Cove.
19
McWay Waterfall Trailhead
The tour ends at the McWay Waterfall Trailhead parking lot.
