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Independent Tour Guide For 17 Mile Drive With GPS Audio Stories

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About this activity

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

Explore the famous 17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, Monterey, with a self-guided audio tour! Learn about iconic landmarks like Lone Cyprus, Seal Rock, and Spanish Bay as you drive past. Discover the history behind Cannery Row, Monterey's Aquarium, and Fisherman's Wharf. Experience this ultimate scenic drive at its fullest. This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore Monterey with maximum flexibility and value.

After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide app by action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.

New, lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Audio guide: English, French
Operated by: Adventures with Action

What is included

Included

Included: Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
Included: Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
Included: Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
Included: Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
Included: Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
Included: Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
Included: One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
Included: Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
Included: Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
Included: Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.

Not included

Not included: No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

The Pacific Grove portion of our Monterey tour is now over; the famous 17 Mile Drive portion is about to begin. This is Monterey's most famous "attraction" and one of the most beautiful coastal drives in the world.

Note: The tour is over 16 miles long, with more than 35 audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete.

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Stop 2

5 min

We'll embark on this scenic drive in downtown Monterey, near the historic Fisherman's Wharf.
Stop 3

Passing by

Our explorations along Monterey's Pacific Grove bring us to Cannery Row, immortalized by John Steinbeck.
Stop 4

Passing by

Our drive down Cannery Row ends at Monterey's second most famous attraction: the Monterey Bay Aquarium. This is an optional stop, for those looking to get up close and personal with a huge variety of sea creatures.
Stop 5

Passing by

Our drive through Monterey continues along the Pacific Grove, heading closer to the top attraction: the 17 Mile Drive. Along the way, we see beautiful waterfront properties, the scenic Lovers Point Park, and the unmistakeable Kissing Rock.
Stop 6

5 min

Our Monterey tour continues around the Point Pinos Bend, where we'll learn about the famous lighthouse.
Stop 7

5 min

Keep an eye out for our next sight: the Kissing Rock!

This isn’t really a rock. It’s actually a natural formation of two granite rocks that have fused together over time. Since they appear to be kissing, this spot was officially named “The Kissing Rock” in April 1970.
Asilomar State Beach

Passing by

The drive then takes us along Asilomar Beach, known for it's tidepools, which teem with life.
Stop 9

10 min

Our first vista along the 17 Mile Drive portion of this Monterey tour is at Spanish Bay. We'll explore Monterey's history as we drive.
Stop 10

Passing by

Our 17 Mile Drive tour then brings us to Point Joe. Here we'll learn the story of two well-known shipwrecks… the St. Paul and the Celia. We'll also understand why this ocean is known as “The Restless Sea”!
Point Joe

Passing by

Point Joe is infamous as the site of numerous shipwrecks. From the outside, this stretch of beach looks like the entrance to the Monterey Bay harbor. In reality, the beach has a rocky underwater lining that unsuspecting ships often crashed upon. And Monterey’s foggy weather certainly didn’t help matters!
China Rock

Passing by

The next stop on our 17 Mile Drive tour is at China Rock. This was the exact site of a small fishing village from the 1800s. We'll try to spot the marks from 1800s cooking smoke caked into the rocks!
Bird Rock Vista Point

Passing by

This rock is a popular hangout spot for the local fauna when they want some downtime. Set in a small cove at one of the best vantage points in the entire bay, it’s home to harbor seals, sea lions, and of course many, many birds. If you’re visiting between November and March, you might even see the far-away spouts of migrating grey whales! Make sure your camera and binoculars are handy.
Seal Rock Creek beach

Passing by

This brings us to Bird Rock and Seal Rock, both always teeming with life. We'll learn how to spot the difference between seals and sea lions, and identify a couple of the most common birds of the area.
Fanshell Overlook

Passing by

As we continue to drive along the scenic 17 Mile Drive, we'll also be able to stop at the Fanshell Beach Overlook.
Cypress Point Lookout

Passing by

As we approach the 17 Mile Drive's most famous attraction, the Lone Cypress, we'll learn all about cypress trees -- and what makes them so resilient!
Stop 17

Passing by

As we drive, we'll pass Crocker Grove, which honors the man who almost single-handedly built the 17 Mile Drive. Crocker put in a lot of effort into beautifying the coastal drive while preserving its natural history and terrain.
Lone Cypress

Passing by

Finally we reach the Lone Cypress! The Lone Cypress stands dramatically at the edge of a cliff, shrouded in fog. Its roots are embedded in a rough outcropping on a granite hillside and it is framed by a backdrop of loud, crashing waves.
Stop 19

Passing by

Pescadero Point is legendary with fans of the paranormal. We'll hear all about the spooky tales of this stop.
Pebble Beach

10 min

Our scenic tour of Monterey's 17 Mile Drive ends at the world-famous Pebble Beach, a paradise of pristine white sand and sensational coastal cliffs.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Start on Carmel Way just past the Carmel Gate entrance to 17-Mile Drive, with the entrance station behind you and a stone garage on your left. This is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with the entrance station or nearby businesses. Audio starts automatically—check your email/text.
This app is an independent tour guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Pebble Beach Company or 17-Mile Drive. Start on Archer Street in Monterey near Archer Park Center, with the Park Center on your left and homes on your right. This is the suggested starting point.

End point

Start on Carmel Way just past the Carmel Gate entrance to 17-Mile Drive, with the entrance station behind you and a stone garage on your left. This is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with the entrance station or nearby businesses. Audio starts automatically—check your email/text.
This app is an independent tour guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Pebble Beach Company or 17-Mile Drive. Start on Archer Street in Monterey near Archer Park Center, with the Park Center on your left and homes on your right. This is the suggested starting point.

Using your ticket

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The QR simply contains your tour access instructions. Please follow these instructions BEFORE you’re onsite because they require WiFi/signal.

1. Download my Action Tour Guide app:

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2. Sign in/ register with your email (this is will automatically generate a one-time verification sent to your email. That code is NOT your tour password).

3. Go to “My Tours” and select “Enter Password”. Find your password in the instructions email sent by “Action Tour Guide” to you by email and text.

4. Download your tour NOW. Do not wait until you are onsite.

BEFORE YOU START

This is a self-guided audio tour. No guide will meet you.

Entrance tickets, attraction tickets, parking, and transportation are not included.

Your tour has lifetime access with no expiry. Use it on any date—no need to change your booking date.

For walking tours, we recommend headphones.

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This app is an independent tour guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Pebble Beach Company or 17-Mile Drive.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
This app is an independent tour guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Pebble Beach Company or 17-Mile Drive.
The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.