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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
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.
Language Offered
English-AUDIO
Itinerary
1. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
2. Carmel Highlands
3. Yankee Point Drive
4. Malpaso Creek Bridge
5. Garrapata State Park
6. Garrapata Creek Bridge
7. Notley's Landing viewpoint
8. Rocky Creek Bridge
9. Bixby Bridge
10. Hurricane Point Vista Point
11. Point Sur
12. Andrew Molera State Park
13. Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
14. Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge
15. Nepenthe
16. Henry Miller Memorial Library
17. Grimes Canyon
18. Partington Cove
19. McWay Waterfall Trailhead
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
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
Reviews
4.6
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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