17-Mile Drive Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey & Carmel
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3.9
Anonymous
74 days ago
The audio is the perfect way to learn about each stop on The 17-Mile Drive. It’s easy to use, allows you as much time as you wish to spend at each stop, and gives interesting facts about the sites. Highly recommend!
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Explore the famous 17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, Monterey with a self-guided audio tour! Learn about iconic landmarks like Lone Cyprus, Seal Rock, and Spanish Bay as you drive past. Discover the history behind Cannery Row, Monterey's Aquarium, and Fisherman's Wharf. Experience this ultimate scenic drive at its fullest. This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore Monterey with maximum flexibility and value. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Departure Point
- Start on Carmel Way just past the Carmel Gate entrance to 17-Mile Drive, with the entrance station behind you and a stone garage on your left. This is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with the entrance station or nearby businesses. Audio starts automatically—check your email/text.
- Start on Archer Street in Monterey near Archer Park Center, with the Park Center on your left and homes on your right. This is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with the Park Center or nearby businesses. The audio starts automatically—check your email/text for setup.
- Start on Carmel Way just past the Carmel Gate entrance to 17-Mile Drive, with the entrance station behind you and a stone garage on your left. This is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with the entrance station or nearby businesses. Audio starts automatically—check your email/text.
- Start on Archer Street in Monterey near Archer Park Center, with the Park Center on your left and homes on your right. This is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with the Park Center or nearby businesses. The audio starts automatically—check your email/text for setup.
- Audio guide - English
- Audio guide - French
Points of Interest
Stop At: 17 17 Mile Dr17 17 Mile Drive, Del Monte Forest, CA 93953The Pacific Grove portion of our Monterey tour is now over; the famous 17 Mile Drive portion is about to begin. This is Monterey's most famous "attraction" and one of the most beautiful coastal drives in the world. Note: The tour is over 16 miles long, with more than 35 audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Old Fisherman’s WharfOld Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940We'll embark on this scenic drive in downtown Monterey, near the historic Fisherman's Wharf.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Cannery Row700 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940Our explorations along Monterey's Pacific Grove bring us to Cannery Row, immortalized by John Steinbeck. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Monterey Bay Aquarium886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940Our drive down Cannery Row ends at Monterey's second most famous attraction: the Monterey Bay Aquarium. This is an optional stop, for those looking to get up close and personal with a huge variety of sea creatures.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Lovers Point Park631 Ocean View Boulevard, Pacific Grove, CA 93950Our drive through Monterey continues along the Pacific Grove, heading closer to the top attraction: the 17 Mile Drive. Along the way, we see beautiful waterfront properties, the scenic Lovers Point Park, and the unmistakeable Kissing Rock.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Point Pinos Lighthouse (1855)80 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950Our Monterey tour continues around the Point Pinos Bend, where we'll learn about the famous lighthouse.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Kissing Rock View Point1111 Ocean View Boulevard, Pacific Grove, CA 93950Keep an eye out for our next sight: the Kissing Rock! This isn’t really a rock. It’s actually a natural formation of two granite rocks that have fused together over time. Since they appear to be kissing, this spot was officially named “The Kissing Rock” in April 1970.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Asilomar State Beach800 Asilomar Blvd, South of Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CaliforniaThe drive then takes us along Asilomar Beach, known for it's tidepools, which teem with life.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: The Inn at Spanish Bay2700 17 Mile Drive, Del Monte Forest, CA 93953Our first vista along the 17 Mile Drive portion of this Monterey tour is at Spanish Bay. We'll explore Monterey's history as we drive.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: 17 17 Mile Dr17 17 Mile Drive, Del Monte Forest, CA 93953Our 17 Mile Drive tour then brings us to Point Joe. Here we'll learn the story of two well-known shipwrecks… the St. Paul and the Celia. We'll also understand why this ocean is known as “The Restless Sea”!Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Point Joe17 17 Mile Dr, Stop Number 5, Pebble Beach, CaliforniaPoint Joe is infamous as the site of numerous shipwrecks. From the outside, this stretch of beach looks like the entrance to the Monterey Bay harbor. In reality, the beach has a rocky underwater lining that unsuspecting ships often crashed upon. And Monterey’s foggy weather certainly didn’t help matters!Duration: Not AvailableStop At: China Rock17 Mile Drive, Stop Number 6, Pebble Beach, CaliforniaThe next stop on our 17 Mile Drive tour is at China Rock. This was the exact site of a small fishing village from the 1800s. We'll try to spot the marks from 1800s cooking smoke caked into the rocks!Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Bird Rock Vista PointBird Rock Rd, Pebble Beach, CaliforniaThis rock is a popular hangout spot for the local fauna when they want some downtime. Set in a small cove at one of the best vantage points in the entire bay, it’s home to harbor seals, sea lions, and of course many, many birds. If you’re visiting between November and March, you might even see the far-away spouts of migrating grey whales! Make sure your camera and binoculars are handy.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Seal Rock Creek beach3105 17 Mile Dr, Stop Number 8, Pebble Beach, CaliforniaThis brings us to Bird Rock and Seal Rock, both always teeming with life. We'll learn how to spot the difference between seals and sea lions, and identify a couple of the most common birds of the area.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Fanshell Overlook17 Mile Drive, Stop Number 9, Pebble Beach, CaliforniaAs we continue to drive along the scenic 17 Mile Drive, we'll also be able to stop at the Fanshell Beach Overlook.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Cypress Point Lookout17 Mile Drive, Stop Number 10, Pebble Beach, CaliforniaAs we approach the 17 Mile Drive's most famous attraction, the Lone Cypress, we'll learn all about cypress trees -- and what makes them so resilient!Duration: Not AvailableStop At: The Crocker Cypress Grove3158 17 Mile Drive, Del Monte Forest, CA 93953As we drive, we'll pass Crocker Grove, which honors the man who almost single-handedly built the 17 Mile Drive. Crocker put in a lot of effort into beautifying the coastal drive while preserving its natural history and terrain. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Lone CypressPebble Beach, CaliforniaFinally we reach the Lone Cypress! The Lone Cypress stands dramatically at the edge of a cliff, shrouded in fog. Its roots are embedded in a rough outcropping on a granite hillside and it is framed by a backdrop of loud, crashing waves.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Pescadero Point3290 17 Mile Drive, Del Monte Forest, CA 93953Pescadero Point is legendary with fans of the paranormal. We'll hear all about the spooky tales of this stop.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Pebble BeachPebble Beach, CaliforniaOur scenic tour of Monterey's 17 Mile Drive ends at the world-famous Pebble Beach, a paradise of pristine white sand and sensational coastal cliffs.Duration: 10 minutesAdditional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
- For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Explore the famous 17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, Monterey with a self-guided audio tour! Learn about iconic landmarks like Lone Cyprus, Seal Rock, and Spanish Bay as you drive past. Discover the history behind Cannery Row, Monterey's Aquarium, and Fisherman's Wharf. Experience this ultimate scenic drive at its fullest. This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore Monterey with maximum flexibility and value. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Departure Point
- Start on Carmel Way just past the Carmel Gate entrance to 17-Mile Drive, with the entrance station behind you and a stone garage on your left. This is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with the entrance station or nearby businesses. Audio starts automatically—check your email/text.
- Start on Archer Street in Monterey near Archer Park Center, with the Park Center on your left and homes on your right. This is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with the Park Center or nearby businesses. The audio starts automatically—check your email/text for setup.
- Start on Carmel Way just past the Carmel Gate entrance to 17-Mile Drive, with the entrance station behind you and a stone garage on your left. This is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with the entrance station or nearby businesses. Audio starts automatically—check your email/text.
- Start on Archer Street in Monterey near Archer Park Center, with the Park Center on your left and homes on your right. This is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with the Park Center or nearby businesses. The audio starts automatically—check your email/text for setup.
- Audio guide - English
- Audio guide - French
Points of Interest
Stop At: 17 17 Mile Dr17 17 Mile Drive, Del Monte Forest, CA 93953The Pacific Grove portion of our Monterey tour is now over; the famous 17 Mile Drive portion is about to begin. This is Monterey's most famous "attraction" and one of the most beautiful coastal drives in the world. Note: The tour is over 16 miles long, with more than 35 audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Old Fisherman’s WharfOld Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940We'll embark on this scenic drive in downtown Monterey, near the historic Fisherman's Wharf.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Cannery Row700 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940Our explorations along Monterey's Pacific Grove bring us to Cannery Row, immortalized by John Steinbeck. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Monterey Bay Aquarium886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940Our drive down Cannery Row ends at Monterey's second most famous attraction: the Monterey Bay Aquarium. This is an optional stop, for those looking to get up close and personal with a huge variety of sea creatures.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Lovers Point Park631 Ocean View Boulevard, Pacific Grove, CA 93950Our drive through Monterey continues along the Pacific Grove, heading closer to the top attraction: the 17 Mile Drive. Along the way, we see beautiful waterfront properties, the scenic Lovers Point Park, and the unmistakeable Kissing Rock.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Point Pinos Lighthouse (1855)80 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950Our Monterey tour continues around the Point Pinos Bend, where we'll learn about the famous lighthouse.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Kissing Rock View Point1111 Ocean View Boulevard, Pacific Grove, CA 93950Keep an eye out for our next sight: the Kissing Rock! This isn’t really a rock. It’s actually a natural formation of two granite rocks that have fused together over time. Since they appear to be kissing, this spot was officially named “The Kissing Rock” in April 1970.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Asilomar State Beach800 Asilomar Blvd, South of Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CaliforniaThe drive then takes us along Asilomar Beach, known for it's tidepools, which teem with life.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: The Inn at Spanish Bay2700 17 Mile Drive, Del Monte Forest, CA 93953Our first vista along the 17 Mile Drive portion of this Monterey tour is at Spanish Bay. We'll explore Monterey's history as we drive.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: 17 17 Mile Dr17 17 Mile Drive, Del Monte Forest, CA 93953Our 17 Mile Drive tour then brings us to Point Joe. Here we'll learn the story of two well-known shipwrecks… the St. Paul and the Celia. We'll also understand why this ocean is known as “The Restless Sea”!Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Point Joe17 17 Mile Dr, Stop Number 5, Pebble Beach, CaliforniaPoint Joe is infamous as the site of numerous shipwrecks. From the outside, this stretch of beach looks like the entrance to the Monterey Bay harbor. In reality, the beach has a rocky underwater lining that unsuspecting ships often crashed upon. And Monterey’s foggy weather certainly didn’t help matters!Duration: Not AvailableStop At: China Rock17 Mile Drive, Stop Number 6, Pebble Beach, CaliforniaThe next stop on our 17 Mile Drive tour is at China Rock. This was the exact site of a small fishing village from the 1800s. We'll try to spot the marks from 1800s cooking smoke caked into the rocks!Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Bird Rock Vista PointBird Rock Rd, Pebble Beach, CaliforniaThis rock is a popular hangout spot for the local fauna when they want some downtime. Set in a small cove at one of the best vantage points in the entire bay, it’s home to harbor seals, sea lions, and of course many, many birds. If you’re visiting between November and March, you might even see the far-away spouts of migrating grey whales! Make sure your camera and binoculars are handy.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Seal Rock Creek beach3105 17 Mile Dr, Stop Number 8, Pebble Beach, CaliforniaThis brings us to Bird Rock and Seal Rock, both always teeming with life. We'll learn how to spot the difference between seals and sea lions, and identify a couple of the most common birds of the area.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Fanshell Overlook17 Mile Drive, Stop Number 9, Pebble Beach, CaliforniaAs we continue to drive along the scenic 17 Mile Drive, we'll also be able to stop at the Fanshell Beach Overlook.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Cypress Point Lookout17 Mile Drive, Stop Number 10, Pebble Beach, CaliforniaAs we approach the 17 Mile Drive's most famous attraction, the Lone Cypress, we'll learn all about cypress trees -- and what makes them so resilient!Duration: Not AvailableStop At: The Crocker Cypress Grove3158 17 Mile Drive, Del Monte Forest, CA 93953As we drive, we'll pass Crocker Grove, which honors the man who almost single-handedly built the 17 Mile Drive. Crocker put in a lot of effort into beautifying the coastal drive while preserving its natural history and terrain. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Lone CypressPebble Beach, CaliforniaFinally we reach the Lone Cypress! The Lone Cypress stands dramatically at the edge of a cliff, shrouded in fog. Its roots are embedded in a rough outcropping on a granite hillside and it is framed by a backdrop of loud, crashing waves.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Pescadero Point3290 17 Mile Drive, Del Monte Forest, CA 93953Pescadero Point is legendary with fans of the paranormal. We'll hear all about the spooky tales of this stop.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Pebble BeachPebble Beach, CaliforniaOur scenic tour of Monterey's 17 Mile Drive ends at the world-famous Pebble Beach, a paradise of pristine white sand and sensational coastal cliffs.Duration: 10 minutesAdditional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
- For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
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dogd
The system was always lagging behind the car.. became annoying, turned it off halfway. The route itself was nothing special, compared to what is available outside ‘the gates.’
Alexander_M
Don't bother. Just pay $12 at the gate and get the map. Inadvertently paid the money thinking that it included the entrance fee. Silly me.
J6833GDscottb
The app was hard to use and when it did play audio, it was a quarter mile behind us. It would tell us about points of interest we had passed 5 to 10 min prior
dennisbD9907GY
The narration for the stops were a little delayed, however the information was helpful. This audio tour was for Monterey also but we did not make it to that part of the tour. We will use it if there is a return trip.
Anonymous
The audio is the perfect way to learn about each stop on The 17-Mile Drive. It’s easy to use, allows you as much time as you wish to spend at each stop, and gives interesting facts about the sites. Highly recommend!