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PCH: Big Sur Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey & Morro Bay

2.9
10 reviews
Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 2 hours - 3 hours

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone can listen together!

Experience the iconic Big Sur road trip with a self-guided driving audio tour! As you drive, learn about the fairytale cottages of Carmel, the purple sand at Pfeiffer Beach, & the enormous elephant seals at San Simeon. Drive over Bixby Bridge, marvel at McWay Falls, & enjoy the rugged coastline along the Pacific Coast Highway / Route 1. Big Sur is the most scenic segment of the Pacific Coast Highway(a must-do road trip), which you can start in either Monterey or San Luis Obispo.

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.

What's included

  • 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!

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

    Audio guide available in multiple languages

    English
    Spanish

    Additional 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.

    Location

    Departure point

    J5C3+XQ4, Sand City, CA
    Begin from J5C3+XQ4, Sand City, CA, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for audio tour. Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.

    Departure point

    California 1, CA-1, Morro Bay, CA
    Start northbound on CA-1 (Cabrillo Hwy) in Morro Bay near the San Bernardo Creek Rd intersection, heading toward Monterey to begin. Suggested start; we’re not affiliated with nearby businesses. Audio starts automatically—check email/text for setup, download on strong internet.

    End point

    J5C3+XQ4, Sand City, CA

    End point

    California 1, CA-1, Morro Bay, CA

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