Pacific Coast Highway: Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
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Country: United States
Description
Discover the breathtaking coastline of California’s famous Highway 1 on a self-guided tour in your own vehicle. Take in the scenery and sites between San Francisco and Los Angeles at your own pace.
Drive along the iconic Pacific Coast Highway and experience the beauty of the California coast. Take advantage of the flexibility to set your own pace between stops during the self-guided app-based audio tour.
Starting from San Francisco or Los Angeles, follow the GPS map directions included in the app to begin the tour toward the opposite destination. Listen to descriptive audio commentary about the sites you pass by along the way.
See Monterey, the famous beach town known for its prestigious aquarium, and the popular golf courses of Pebble Beach.
Stop off at picturesque Carmel-by-the-Sea, an artsy enclave where Clint Eastwood was once mayor. Hear the sound of barking sea lions at Point Lobos State Park, whose rocky headlands are interspersed with jewel-like coves.
Big Sur is one of the not-to-be-missed highlights along the scenic road, where you can enjoy gorgeous views, waterfalls, and bridges.
Near San Simeon, the home of Hearst Castle, pull off at Piedras Blancas Beach, where enormous elephant seals can be spotted in the winter months.
Before cutting inland to San Luis Obispo, stop to admire Morro Bay Rock and hunt for anemones in the tidal pools. Explore Santa Barbara’s quintessential downtown and then continue down to Ventura and Malibu.
If you started the drive in San Francisco, end your tour in Los Angeles at the famous Santa Monica Pier.
The audio tour is curated by local guides and creative writers and is narrated by professional voice artists.
Highlights
- Admire the stunning scenery at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Big Sur
- Drive along a coastline that has been featured in many well-known films
- Stop off to take pictures of beaches, waterfalls, and bridges along the route
- Explore scenic California coastal towns and cities
- Set your own pace and enjoy visiting the sites without feeling rushed
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour can begin in San Francisco or Los Angeles, driving in either direction
You must have access to a vehicle before taking the tour
Bookings are per vehicle, not per person
Check Covid-19 restrictions and opening hours before visiting sites and attractions
Once downloaded, the app can be used on any date for an unlimited number of times
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
As this is a self-guided tour, you can begin at any time once the app has been downloaded. You can start from either the Meeting Point Location address in Daly City (near San Francisco) or the Dropoff Location address in Santa Monica (near Los Angeles) and drive in either direction.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
