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Big Sur Self-Driving Audio Tour in California (Highway 1, Pacific Coast Highway)
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Big Sur Self-Driving Audio Tour in California (Highway 1, Pacific Coast Highway)
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- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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What's Included
Live GPS Map
Works Offline
Audios, Images, and Text
Family-friendly
Flexible Planning
Email, Chat, Call Support
Entrance Ticket
Vehicle Rental
Food, Drinks & Parking
Departure & Return
1299 Del Monte Blvd , 1299 Del Monte Blvd, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
Pismo Beach , Pismo Beach, CA, USAAfter booking the tour, please make sure that you have downloaded the app and the tour in advance. For the best experience, we advise doing this while you have a strong internet connection.
Suppliers and travelers coordinate start times within the given time periods.
6/4/2020 - 7/8/2023
| Monday - Sunday: | 06:00 AM - 11:30 PM |
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity!
- Most travelers can participate
- After booking the tour, please make sure that you have downloaded the app and the tour in advance. For the best experience, we advise doing this while you have a strong internet connection.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- OPERATED BY 17 Mile Day Trips
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Big Sur Self-Driving Audio Tour in California (Highway 1, Pacific Coast Highway)?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
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- "We were able to drive at our own pace, rewind if we needed to and stop when/where we wanted to." See review
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Nancy_L
, May 2022
Couldn’t get the app to start in Carmel. Needed to go backwards to Monterey to start??!! Terrible experience.
Response from Host , May 2022
Great audio tour
Kendra_P
, May 2022
This was a great way to see the coast and learn about the area along the way! There were fairly big areas with few audio clips and I think they could add in even more info for curious minds. I would have liked to know more details about the back stories on some of the things they mentioned. Also, it is unnecessary to repeat the same phrase about following the map after every single clip and it got very annoying.
Response from Host , May 2022
Thanks so much Kendra! I’m thrilled you enjoyed exploring Big Sur with my tour. I’m in the process of continually adding more stories and updated insights — and I’ll trim some of those repeated phrases where appropriate. Please feel free to check out my other self-guided tours on your future travels!
Simple to use your guide in your car - download before trip.
Rosalind_L
, Apr 2022
We loved the review! But download it before you start the tour as most of the route has no reception on phone and no wifi/ data between Carmel and SLO.
We listened to it after our drive and it took about 1 hour.
Unforgettable drive down Big Sur
John_B
, Mar 2022
Great weather, very little traffic and interesting and informative commentary. It all made for a perfect drive down Big Sur. I would recommend north to south due to being on the side of the road for best views and easier stops. Would also recommend a weekday..
A good tour option that will be great to have with improved tech, for cities
Subhasish_G
, Nov 2021
This tour option made our drive on Coastal Highway memorable with a guide that was available only when we needed it. The tech is scratchy for but the idea is absolutely great! Hope this service is available for city tours, of course the tech needs a lot of improvement.
Response from Host , Nov 2021
Thanks, Subhas! I’m glad you enjoyed the tour! We are constantly working on improving the app’s functionality and interface and would love to hear your detailed feedback to make sure it gets incorporated. Please contact us at ActionTourGuide.com (where you can also find our other tours across the country). Thanks again!
The beautiful northern...
Darice_J
, Sep 2021
The beautiful northern California coastline. Our day was overcast and misty but still enjoyable. We learned many new things.
Disappointed
SHERRI_N
, Sep 2021
Tips were not very helpful, vague and often started to late so you couldn’t actually stop in time. Not very well put together and nothing useful
Glad we used this audio tour to find awesome spots along PCH where I would never have known where to actually stop.
Isabel_M
, May 2021
This was a great self-driving tour. We were able to drive at our own pace, rewind if we needed to and stop when/where we wanted to.
The only bad thing (not really bad per say) is that the first few stops in Carmel were very confusing and didn’t get to see much there but I just kept driving along the route and eventually caught on. People need to understand that the audio will start automatically as you are coming up on the location. I made the mistake of pressing playlet or fast forward when I didn’t need to.
I just recommended this to my boss who will be headed up Big Sur from San Diego in June.
Too bad there aren’t any tours in Texas besides Houston.
Response from Host , May 2021
Awesome, we’re so thrilled you enjoyed the tour! We will definitely add more directions around Carmel in our next update. And great tips on how best to use our app!
We’re also excited to learn that there’s interest in Texas tours beyond Houston!! We’d LOVE to hear from you. Can you contact us via our website with your ideas?
Didn’t work
Carolyn_H
, Jul 2020
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Didn’t work, not able to use on the road to Big Sir at all.
Very disappointed.
I was really looking forward to this app. Had trouble with it from the beginning and it couldn’t keep up or stay on track with the drive.
Response from Host , Jul 2020
Sorry for the inconvenience. I am not sure what went wrong here. Which website is being referred here? Because of the limited cellular connectivity on Big Sur, we recommend users to download the tour in advance. Please connect. Please connect with us and we will initiate a refund. Thanks.
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