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Driving the California Coast: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

VoiceMap Audio Tours
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Candice_N
56 days ago
I loved how this self-guided tour worked. Sharing about the history and background of each marker/stop was interesting. Great job! :)

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.

Departure Point

  • Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return Details
  • The tour ends in the parking lot for the McWay Waterfall hike.
Duration2 hours - 2 hours and 30 minutesLanguages Available
  • Audio guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Garrapata State ParkHighway 1, 6.7 miles south of Rio Road, Highway 1, 6.7 miles south of Rio Road in Carmel, Carmel, CaliforniaThe tour passes by the Point Lobos Natural Reserve. If you want, you have the opportunity to visit the park although it isn't included in the tour. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Bixby BridgeHighway 1, , Big Sur, CaliforniaThe tour passes by the Carmel Highlands.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Andrew Molera State ParkCabrillo Hwy, Big Sur, CaliforniaThe tour takes you around Yankee Point Drive.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Garrapata Creek Bridge26640-26668, Ca-1, Monterey, CaliforniaThe tour takes you over the Malpaso Creek Bridge.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Notley's Landing viewpointThe tour takes you through Garrapata State Park.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Henry Miller Memorial LibraryHighway One, , Big Sur, CaliforniaThe tour takes you over the Garrapata Creek Bridge.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Partington CoveBig Sur, CaliforniaThe tour passes by Notley's Landing viewpoint.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Rocky Creek BridgeBig Sur, CaliforniaThe tour passes by Rocky Creek Bridge.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Point Lobos State Natural ReserveCarmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923The tour goes over Bixby Creek Bridge.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Malpaso Creek BridgeCalifornia 1, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923The tour passes by Hurricane Point view.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Nepenthe48510 California 1, Big Sur, CA 93920The tour passes by Point Sur.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Carmel HighlandsCarmel Highlands, CA 93923The tour passes through Andrew Molera State Park.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Pfeiffer Canyon BridgeCalifornia 1, Big Sur, CA 93920The tour passes by the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Sign.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: McWay Waterfall TrailheadMcWay Waterfall Trail, Big Sur, CA 93920The tour passes over the Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Pfeiffer Big Sur State ParkCalifornia 1, Big Sur, CAThe tour passes by the Nepenthe restaurant.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Hurricane Point Vista Point28413 Cabrillo Highway, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923The tour passes by the Henry Miller Memorial Library.Duration: Not Available

Additional Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
Inclusions
  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions
  • Food and drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Transportation
Redemption InstructionsVOICEMAP CODE───Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS───Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app2. Create an account3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes4. Enter your code then select Download NowPLEASE NOTE───• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.SUPPORT───For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.meVoucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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Customer Reviews

4.5
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Candice_N
I loved how this self-guided tour worked. Sharing about the history and background of each marker/stop was interesting. Great job! :)
Kelley_M
This audio tour was great - gave cool facts along the way and allowed us to make stops we would have never known about. Plus, being able to download and the app still knows where you are is great (as internet is nonexistent often) Wish it was for a longer distance down the coast
Tim K
Content was great. Just got off track a time or two. I’d recommend it. Good description of the history of the area. Trail to waterfall was closed.
Mobile734767
None of our phone had signal from the stop for the Calla Lilies. So we couldn't use the audio guide for most of the trip. Don't think it was worth it.
Andrea_A
In for a few days wanted to experience the coast of CA - this was a great way to do it. Took us off the beaten path & even got to see Lilly’s! That was an unexpected treat. Highly recommend. Only sad thing was road was closed.

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