Driving the California Coast: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.6 (19 reviews) 2 h 15 min – 4 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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 home of the Point Sur Light Station to the Big Sur River Inn and the famous Nepenthe Restaurant before we stop at the Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

All stops, visits to state parks and subsequent hikes are optional and parking fees for state parks are not included in the price of this tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 15 min – 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

What is included

Included

Included: VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Stop 1

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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.
Stop 2

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The tour passes by the Carmel Highlands.
Stop 3

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The tour takes you around Yankee Point Drive.
Stop 4

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The tour takes you over the Malpaso Creek Bridge.
Garrapata State Park

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The tour takes you through Garrapata State Park.
Garrapata Creek Bridge

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The tour takes you over the Garrapata Creek Bridge.
Notley's Landing viewpoint

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The tour passes by Notley's Landing viewpoint.
Rocky Creek Bridge

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The tour passes by Rocky Creek Bridge.
Bixby Bridge

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The tour goes over Bixby Creek Bridge.
Stop 10

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The tour passes by Hurricane Point view.
Stop 11

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The tour passes by Point Sur.
Andrew Molera State Park

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The tour passes through Andrew Molera State Park.
Stop 13

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The tour passes by the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Sign.
Stop 14

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The tour passes over the Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge.
Stop 15

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The tour passes by the Nepenthe restaurant.
Henry Miller Memorial Library

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The tour passes by the Henry Miller Memorial Library.
Stop 17

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The tour passes by Grimes Canyon.
Partington Cove

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The tour passes by Partington Cove.
Stop 19

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The tour ends at the McWay Waterfall Trailhead parking lot.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.

End point

The tour ends in the parking lot for the McWay Waterfall hike.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]