17-Mile Drive Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey & Carmel

Departure Point

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Return Details

• After booking the tour, search your emails for "self-guided 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.

Duration
3 hours - 4 hours

Languages Available

• Audio guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Asilomar State Beach
800 Asilomar Blvd, South of Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, California
The Pacific Grove portion of our Monterey tour is now over; the famous 17 Mile Drive portion is about to begin. This is Monterey's most famous "attraction" and one of the most beautiful coastal drives in the world. Note: This 23-miles-long tour covers the essentials of 17 Mile drive in 2-4 hours Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Point Joe
17 17 Mile Dr, Stop Number 5, Pebble Beach, California
We'll embark on this scenic drive in downtown Monterey, near the historic Fisherman's Wharf.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: China Rock
17 Mile Drive, Stop Number 6, Pebble Beach, California
Our explorations along Monterey's Pacific Grove bring us to Cannery Row, immortalized by John Steinbeck.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Bird Rock Vista Point
Bird Rock Rd, Pebble Beach, California
Our drive down Cannery Row ends at Monterey's second most famous attraction: the Monterey Bay Aquarium. This is an optional stop, for those looking to get up close and personal with a huge variety of sea creatures.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Seal Rock Creek beach
3105 17 Mile Dr, Stop Number 8, Pebble Beach, California
Our drive through Monterey continues along the Pacific Grove, heading closer to the top attraction: the 17 Mile Drive. Along the way, we see beautiful waterfront properties, the scenic Lovers Point Park, and the unmistakeable Kissing Rock.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Fanshell Overlook
17 Mile Drive, Stop Number 9, Pebble Beach, California
Our Monterey tour continues around the Point Pinos Bend, where we'll learn about the famous lighthouse.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Cypress Point Lookout
17 Mile Drive, Stop Number 10, Pebble Beach, California
Keep an eye out for our next sight: the Kissing Rock! This isn’t really a rock. It’s actually a natural formation of two granite rocks that have fused together over time. Since they appear to be kissing, this spot was officially named “The Kissing Rock” in April 1970.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Lone Cypress
Pebble Beach, California
The drive then takes us along Asilomar Beach, known for it's tidepools, which teem with life.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Pebble Beach
Pebble Beach, California
Our first vista along the 17 Mile Drive portion of this Monterey tour is at Spanish Bay. We'll explore Monterey's history as we drive.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: 17 17 Mile Dr
17 17 Mile Drive, Del Monte Forest, CA 93953
Our 17 Mile Drive tour then brings us to Point Joe. Here we'll learn the story of two well-known shipwrecks… the St. Paul and the Celia. We'll also understand why this ocean is known as “The Restless Sea”!
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: The Crocker Cypress Grove
3158 17 Mile Drive, Del Monte Forest, CA 93953
Point Joe is infamous as the site of numerous shipwrecks. From the outside, this stretch of beach looks like the entrance to the Monterey Bay harbor. In reality, the beach has a rocky underwater lining that unsuspecting ships often crashed upon. And Monterey’s foggy weather certainly didn’t help matters!
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Kissing Rock View Point
1111 Ocean View Boulevard, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
The next stop on our 17 Mile Drive tour is at China Rock. This was the exact site of a small fishing village from the 1800s. We'll try to spot the marks from 1800s cooking smoke caked into the rocks!
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Point Pinos Lighthouse (1855)
80 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
This rock is a popular hangout spot for the local fauna when they want some downtime. Set in a small cove at one of the best vantage points in the entire bay, it’s home to harbor seals, sea lions, and of course many, many birds. If you’re visiting between November and March, you might even see the far-away spouts of migrating grey whales! Make sure your camera and binoculars are handy.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
This brings us to Bird Rock and Seal Rock, both always teeming with life. We'll learn how to spot the difference between seals and sea lions, and identify a couple of the most common birds of the area.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: 17 17 Mile Dr
17 17 Mile Drive, Del Monte Forest, CA 93953
As we continue to drive along the scenic 17 Mile Drive, we'll also be able to stop at the Fanshell Beach Overlook.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Lovers Point Park
631 Ocean View Boulevard, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
As we approach the 17 Mile Drive's most famous attraction, the Lone Cypress, we'll learn all about cypress trees -- and what makes them so resilient!
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Pescadero Point
3290 17 Mile Drive, Del Monte Forest, CA 93953
As we drive, we'll pass Crocker Grove, which honors the man who almost single-handedly built the 17 Mile Drive. Crocker put in a lot of effort into beautifying the coastal drive while preserving its natural history and terrain.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Cannery Row
700 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
Finally we reach the Lone Cypress! The Lone Cypress stands dramatically at the edge of a cliff, shrouded in fog. Its roots are embedded in a rough outcropping on a granite hillside and it is framed by a backdrop of loud, crashing waves.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Old Fisherman’s Wharf
Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940
Pescadero Point is legendary with fans of the paranormal. We'll hear all about the spooky tales of this stop.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: The Inn at Spanish Bay
2700 17 Mile Drive, Del Monte Forest, CA 93953
Our scenic tour of Monterey's 17 Mile Drive ends at the world-famous Pebble Beach, a paradise of pristine white sand and sensational coastal cliffs.
Duration: 10 minutes

Additional Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO 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.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

Inclusions

• 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!

Exclusions

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Redemption Instructions
Set your tour up NOW ahead of your trip, while in wifi/cell signal. Do not wait until your travel date, your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR.

1. Find The Setup Instructions NOW:

- Email: Search for “Action Tour Guide” with a subject line "Your tour operator sent you a message.". Check All Mail and Spam.

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2. Download The Tour NOW:

You MUST follow the instructions and download your tour BEFORE traveling to the site over WiFi/cellular. Do NOT wait until your travel date to download the tour.

Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR. The tour is not tied to your travel date and is valid any day, any time for multiple visits for one year from your purchase date.

3. Audio Tour Tips

Not familiar with Action Tour Guide’s audio tours? Watch a short video: actiontourguide.com/tutorial

Important Note: Your purchase is for the audio tour ONLY. It does not include entrance tickets to parks or attractions.

CarPlay and Android Auto are not yet supported. Connect your phone via Bluetooth, USB, or Aux for audio. Use the phone speakers if needed.

Valid For One Year: Use your audio tour anytime, any day over the next 12 months. No need to change your booking if your travel date changes.

Support: Action Tour Guide is here to help! For quick answers read the Action Tour Guide website FAQs at actiontourguide.com/faq. For further help, call Action Tour Guide at 1315-291-0634, chat online at actiontourguide.com, or email support@actiontourguide.com.

Know Before you go:
1. Entrance fee: $11.25/car
2. No motorcycles allowed.

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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