Driving the California Coast: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

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

End point

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

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

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.

Inclusion

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS

Lifetime access to this tour in English

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusion

Food and drink

Smartphone and headphones

Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

Transportation

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Public transportation options are available nearby

Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

Reviews

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Based on 17 reviews

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