Overview
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.
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What's included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Food and drink
Smartphone and headphones
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Transportation
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting 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.
End point
The tour ends in the parking lot for the McWay Waterfall hike.
Good to know
VOICEMAP CODE
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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
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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
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• 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
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
What to expect
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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
The 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.
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Carmel Highlands
The tour passes by the Carmel Highlands.
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Yankee Point Drive
The tour takes you around Yankee Point Drive.
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Malpaso Creek Bridge
The tour takes you over the Malpaso Creek Bridge.
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Garrapata State Park
The tour takes you through Garrapata State Park.
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Garrapata Creek Bridge
The tour takes you over the Garrapata Creek Bridge.
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Notley's Landing viewpoint
The tour passes by Notley's Landing viewpoint.
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Rocky Creek Bridge
The tour passes by Rocky Creek Bridge.
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Bixby Bridge
The tour goes over Bixby Creek Bridge.
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Hurricane Point Vista Point
The tour passes by Hurricane Point view.
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Point Sur
The tour passes by Point Sur.
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Andrew Molera State Park
The tour passes through Andrew Molera State Park.
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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
The tour passes by the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Sign.
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Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge
The tour passes over the Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge.
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Nepenthe
The tour passes by the Nepenthe restaurant.
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Henry Miller Memorial Library
The tour passes by the Henry Miller Memorial Library.
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Grimes Canyon
The tour passes by Grimes Canyon.
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Partington Cove
The tour passes by Partington Cove.
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McWay Waterfall Trailhead
The tour ends at the McWay Waterfall Trailhead parking lot.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Driving the California Coast: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Can I cancel Driving the California Coast: A Self-Guided Audio Tour for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours–2 hours 30 min.
What's included?
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
What's not included?
- Food and drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Transportation
Which places does it visit?
It visits Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Carmel Highlands, Yankee Point Drive, Malpaso Creek Bridge, Garrapata State Park, Garrapata Creek Bridge, Notley's Landing viewpoint, Rocky Creek Bridge.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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