Driving the California Coast: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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.
What's Included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Food and drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Transportation
Meeting Location
3650 Rio Road
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
McWay Waterfall Trail
Big Sur, CA 93920, USA
The tour ends in the parking lot for the McWay Waterfall hike.
What To Expect
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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (pass by)
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park (pass by)
Henry Miller Memorial Library (pass by)
McWay Waterfall Trailhead (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-110804P413
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