Big Sur Highway 1: Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
Features
- Free cancellation available
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- Explore Big Sur with this flexible and fully-automatic road trip audio tour
- Drive around stunningly beautiful coastal scenery
- See the epic Bixby Bridge, the star of many car commercials and movie scenes
- Trek down to coves and beaches
- Spot marine animals such as seals, otters and whales
Activity location
- Carmel-by-the-Sea
- Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Start in Carmel-by-the-Sea or San Luis Obispo (or join anywhere along the route). ***You must redeem your voucher code and download the GuideAlong app & tour (different from Get Your Guide) before you leave signal.
- Big Sur, California, United States
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Big Sur Hwy 1 | Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
What's included, what's not
- A link to download the GuideAlong (previously GyPSy Guide) app and voucher code to activate your audio tour.
- Big Sur audio driving tour: 170 audio points with stories, tips and directions that autoplay in English, based on your location.
- Flexible tours: Follow the suggested itineraries, or create your own along the tour route.
- Easy to use: Download and go. You’ll hear the best stories and tips, at just the right time.
- One time purchase: No expiry or date/time limit with free updates. One purchase for each vehicle.
- Tour offline: Pre-download content for offline use. Tours use GPS satellites to determine location, not cell signal or wifi.
- Free trip planner PDF: 35 pages on the best hikes, family fun, awesome experiences, top travel tips and more.
- Support: Refer to the detailed help menu in the app, or contact support by email, chat or toll free phone.
- Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
- Transportation, Parking fees.
What you can expect
Don’t miss a thing as your favorite audio tour narrator guides you along Big Sur on Highway 1 between Carmel-by-the-Sea and San Luis Obispo to not-to-be-missed points of interest, with fascinating stories, tips and directions along the way. Follow the suggested itineraries, or divide the commentary and create your own half, full or multi day sightseeing trips.
Big Sur is arguably the most beautiful section of Highway 1 which follows the Californian coast. The drive is punctuated with huge mountains that drop directly into the waters of the Pacific Ocean. Every corner opens a new vista and you will want to stop frequently for the views and photos.
Major Highlights:
Bixby Bridge
McWay Falls
Giant Redwoods
Elephant Seal Vista
Pfeiffer Beach
Hearst Castle*
Napenthe
Sand Dollar Beach
Morro Bay
Point Lobos
Includes:
Big Sur (Between Carmel-by-the-Sea and San Luis Obispo)
This roughly 130-mile stretch of California’s coast, which can be enjoyed over one to two days, is designated as an America’s National Scenic Byway and and you are going to love it. Known for stunningly beautiful coastal scenery, its road engineering marvels and as a retreat for artists, Hollywood stars and moguls, fantastic opportunities to spot marine animals and some great food and drinks along the way.
On the tour we’ll point out the “Seven Not To Be Missed” places of interest: Bixby Bridge, the Giant Redwoods at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Pfeiffer Beach, Napenthe, McWay Falls, Elephant Seal Vista Point and Hearst Castle. But your journey isn’t a checklist, so you'll also hear many other suggested stops and stories along the route. Then you can decide what you want to prioritize and the pace to set.
Location
Activity location
- Carmel-by-the-Sea
- Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Start in Carmel-by-the-Sea or San Luis Obispo (or join anywhere along the route). ***You must redeem your voucher code and download the GuideAlong app & tour (different from Get Your Guide) before you leave signal.
- Big Sur, California, United States