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From San Francisco: Highway 1 Self-Drive Audio Tour

4.5 / 5

13 reviews

Activity provider: Action Tour Guide
Other experience

From San Francisco: Highway 1 Self-Drive Audio Tour

Activity provider: Action Tour Guide

From US$ 24.99 per person

Cruise down the open road with this self-drive tour along the Pacific Coast Highway. Enjoy the views as you drive through Big Sur, stopping off at Monterey, Carmel and more.

About this activity

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Valid 365 days
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Audio guide included
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Drive along one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world
  • Learn about the local area including Bixby Bridge, Hearst Castle and Malibu Beach
  • Explore the best of California’s coastal towns and cities
  • Admire the stunning scenery at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Morro Bay & Big Sur
Full description
Hop in your car and enjoy this self-guided audio tour along the Pacific Coast Highway. Start in San Francisco or LA, and simply follow the GPS guide to explore one of the most beautiful stretches of coastal road in the world. Take your time driving through Monterey Bay, artsy Carmel and more. Your virtual audio guide will share interesting facts and insights as you drive. Admire views of rocky headlands, jewel-like coves, waterfalls and the famous bridges of Big Sur as you explore California’s coastal highlights. Your downloaded guide will give you plenty of opportunities to pull off the road and explore local beaches, wildlife and towns on foot. Wander through San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Santa Barbara, Ventura & Malibu before wrapping up the tour in Los Angeles. You will receive an email with the audio tour app link and a unique password from the local supplier within 1 hour of booking. Once the app is downloaded, take the tour whenever you would like. Just head to stop number 1 and begin exploring.
Includes
  • A link to download the Action Tour Guide app and a unique password for your tour(s).
  • An audio guide, location-aware map, and storyteller — all in one mobile app tour.
  • Our mission: To explore the world and its many stories. Join us!
  • Excellent value: Buy only one tour per car. Don’t hassle with “per person” bus tickets.
  • Ease of use: Stories auto-play based on your location so you don’t have to do anything once you’ve started.
  • Offline map: Works without a cell signal or wifi once downloaded.
  • Hidden gems: Visit often-missed spots and enrich your experience with little-known history.
  • Flexibility: Explore at your own pace with no fixed schedule. Take a break, a hike, whatever, and pick up where you left off!
  • No expiration date: Your tour is valid for life. Listen whenever, wherever, and however often you want.
  • All-day support line: Call, chat, or email for help.
  • Transportation, parking fee, food/drinks.
  • National Park/attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservation.

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Date

Meeting point

This is a self-guided experience and not an entrance ticket. It begins at PG6H+8F Lakeshore, San Francisco, CA. Be sure to check your email before you begin to download the Action Tour Guide app (separate from the Get Your Guide app). Then, enter your unique password into the app and access your tour. These steps require strong wifi/signal. Once at the starting point at PG6H+8F Lakeshore, San Francisco, CA, the tour audio will automatically begin. Follow the audio instructions and the route. Have questions? Visit Action Tour Guide’s Help page: https://actiontourguide.com/faq/

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Important information

What to bring

  • Charged Smartphone
  • Your own vehicle
  • Downloaded app
  • Power bank

Know before you go

  • This tour is a self-guided mobile app tour with a map, audio stories, and images.
  • Access the tour on the Action Tour Guide app (separate from the Get Your Guide app).
  • Use the unique password received after booking to download & preview your specific tours before you arrive.
  • Start at the Starting Point. Follow the tour route. All audio stories play automatically based on your location.
  • Flexible schedule: Use it on any day and at any time, or over multiple days. No need to rebook if your travel plans change.
  • Lifetime access: Use it on your next trip here! This tour never expires.
  • Driving tours: Use one tour per car and connect to the car speakers.
  • Walking tour: Use one tour per couple and share headphones.
  • Get support by calling, chatting, or emailing - all day long.
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 13 reviews

Review summary

  • Value for money
    3.5/5

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March 14, 2023

We did this tour from San Francisco and most of time the timing of the comments was wrong. It started when we already drove past it or not at all. Also the App isn't great, it crashed a few times.

January 11, 2023

The GPS functionality worked very well and the tour was quite interesting. I wish the additional points of interest feature worked without Wi-Fi or service and was more imbedded into the tour. Definitely worth the money!

October 6, 2022

Product ID: 397826