Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between San Francisco & Monterey Discount Tickets

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location pin icon 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, 95060, USA
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Get your discount tickets for the San Francisco–Monterey Self-Guided Pacific Coast Audio Drive, save up to 9% !

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B/W Monterey & San Francisco
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Overview

Turn the Pacific Coast Highway between San Francisco and Monterey into a flexible, self-guided road trip. GPS-triggered stories play automatically through your smartphone as you pass Devil’s Slide, Half Moon Bay, Pescadero, Pigeon Point, Año Nuevo, Shark Fin Cove, Natural Bridges, Santa Cruz and Elkhorn Slough. Start at either end, drive in either direction, pause for viewpoints and explore on your schedule. Pigeon Point’s grounds remain open, although the lighthouse tower is closed for restoration. Download before departure; no signal is required during the tour. Transportation, parking, attraction admission, a smartphone and an in-person guide are not included.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts at either Monterey or San Francisco, although you can start anywhere along the route. Tour experience is the same in either direction.

End Point

End point

The tour stops at either San Francisco or Monterey, although you can start anywhere along the route. Tour experience is the same in either direction.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO. Begin a scenic Pacific Coast drive from this landmark city of neighbourhoods, hills and waterfront views.
2. Devils Slide
DEVIL’S SLIDE. Follow the dramatic former Highway 1 alignment above steep coastal cliffs and sweeping ocean scenery.
3. Montara
MONTARA. Pass this coastal community, Montara State Beach and the northern reaches of the California Coast Ranges.
4. Moss Beach
MOSS BEACH. Discover a quiet seaside community beside protected tide pools and rich marine habitat.
5. Montara Point Lighthouse
MONTARA POINT LIGHTHOUSE. View the historic 1875 lighthouse that still marks this rugged stretch of coast.
6. El Granada
EL GRANADA. Pass the town’s distinctive circular street plan, Pillar Point Harbour and the nearby Coastal Trail.
7. Half Moon Bay
HALF MOON BAY. Explore a lively coastal town known for beaches, harbour scenery and a colourful local history.
8. San Gregorio
SAN GREGORIO. Pass the historic village and its broad state beach on a scenic stretch of Highway 1.
9. California Coastal National Monument
CALIFORNIA COASTAL NATIONAL MONUMENT. Look across protected offshore rocks and islands that shelter wildlife along the coast.
10. Pescadero
PESCADERO. Pass a charming farming and ranching community with roots reaching back to the 19th century.
11. Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve
PESCADERO MARSH NATURAL PRESERVE AND GREYHOUND ROCK. See vital wetland habitat and a dramatic coastal viewpoint along Highway 1.
12. Pigeon Point Lighthouse
PIGEON POINT LIGHTHOUSE. View the historic tower from the open grounds while its interior remains closed for restoration.
13. Ano Nuevo State Reserve
AÑO NUEVO STATE PARK. Pass a renowned elephant-seal colony where viewing access varies by season and may require a permit or guided walk.
14. Davenport
DAVENPORT. Pass a compact coastal town known for dramatic beaches, local history and striking ocean views.
15. Shark Fin Cove
SHARK FIN COVE. Spot the fin-shaped sea stack that makes this secluded cove one of the coast’s most memorable viewpoints.
16. Cotoni - Coast Dairies State Beaches
COTONI-COAST DAIRIES STATE BEACHES. Trace a string of scenic beaches and rugged coastal landscapes beside Highway 1.
17. Wilder Ranch State Park
WILDER RANCH STATE PARK AND REDWOOD COUNTRY. See the historic ranch complex and nearby state parks that protect towering coast redwoods; the park is open, although its store is temporarily closed.
18. Natural Bridges State Beach
NATURAL BRIDGES STATE BEACH. See the wave-carved rock arch, tide pools and seasonal monarch habitat at this active state beach.
19. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
SANTA CRUZ BEACH BOARDWALK. Pass the historic oceanfront amusement park and its landmark wooden roller coasters.
20. Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ. Discover an eclectic seaside city known for beaches, surf culture and a lively waterfront.
21. Aptos
APTOS. Travel through a collection of charming coastal villages with deep roots in Santa Cruz County.
22. Watsonville
WATSONVILLE. Pass an agricultural city shaped by Indigenous Ohlone history and the fertile Pajaro Valley.
23. Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
ELKHORN SLOUGH NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE. See a seven-mile tidal estuary renowned for birdlife, sea otters and protected wetland habitat.
24. Moss Landing Wildlife Area
MOSS LANDING WILDLIFE AREA. Look across expansive salt marshes and productive habitat beside Monterey Bay.
25. Castroville
CASTROVILLE. Pass the small farming town celebrated as the Artichoke Center of the World.
26. Salinas
SALINAS. Discover the agricultural heart of the Salinas Valley and the hometown landscape associated with John Steinbeck.
27. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
MONTEREY BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY. Look out over protected ocean waters and the vast submarine Monterey Canyon just offshore.
28. Monterey
MONTEREY AND THE MONTEREY PENINSULA. Finish in a historic coastal city surrounded by marine life, harbour views and layered California history.

Inclusion

No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour

Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle

Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours app

No signal required or data used during tour

Good mobile or WiFi connection needed for the initial download

Exclusion

Smartphone or tablet

Transportation (use your own vehicle)

Attraction admission

Parking fees

In-person tour guide

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

Service animals allowed

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Tripvia Tours

Reviews

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