Smartphone Driving Tour between Santa Maria & Monterey 'Big Sur' Discount Tickets

Overview

Experience California’s spectacular Big Sur coast on a flexible GPS-guided audio driving tour between Santa Maria and Monterey. Stories play automatically as you follow Highway 1 in either direction through beaches, seaside towns, state parks and dramatic coastal scenery. Highlights include PISMO BEACH, MORRO ROCK, HEARST CASTLE, PIEDRAS BLANCAS, MCWAY FALLS, BIXBY CREEK BRIDGE, POINT LOBOS and CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA. Hear stories of Indigenous history, Spanish settlement, wildlife and the legendary Pacific Coast Highway. Travel whenever you like, stop for viewpoints or attractions and complete the route at your own pace. Download before you leave; no mobile data or signal is needed during the tour.

Meeting and Pickup

End Point

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

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.

No signal required or data used during tour

Good mobile or WiFi connection needed for the initial download

Exclusion

HIGHWAY 1: one-way controlled traffic near Rocky Creek through November 30, 2026.

Attraction Tickets

Smartphone or tablet

Transportation (use your own vehicle)

Parking fees

In-person tour guide

Cancellation Policy

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

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Wheelchair accessible