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

Departure Point

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Duration
5 hours - 6 hours

Languages Available

• Audio guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
47225 Highway 1, , Big Sur, California
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is a state park in Monterey County, California, near the area of Big Sur on the state's Central Coast. It covers approximately 1,006 acres of land. The park is centered on the Big Sur River. It has been nicknamed a "mini Yosemite." Redwood trees are known to live up to 2,200 years. NOTE: This 125+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Big Sur in 2 - 3 hours Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
We'll continue driving past Carmel and into the natural wonder of Point Lobos Natural Reserve.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Pacific Coast Highway
State Route 1, California
Next, we enter the world-famous Big Sur portion of the PCH. The Pacific Coast Highway, popularly known as PCH, Highway 1, or Route 1, is one the most scenic roadtrips in the US.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Partington Cove
Big Sur, California
Small, remote inlet & rugged beach reached by a dirt trail, wooden bridge & tunnel.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Garrapata State Park
Highway 1, 6.7 miles south of Rio Road, Highway 1, 6.7 miles south of Rio Road in Carmel, Carmel, California
The scenic drive takes us through Garrapata State Park, where we'll have the chance to stop and check out the Garrapata Beach. As we drive, we'll learn about the wildfires that often rage through forests like these.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Bixby Creek Bridge
California 1, Monterey, CA 93940
Our self-guided drive now brings us to Bixby Creek Bridge! This is one of the most photographed bridges in California due to its aesthetic design, graceful architecture, and magnificent setting. It is a reinforced concrete open-spandrel arch bridge.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Point Sur State Historic Park
Highway 1, , Big Sur, California
We'll continue driving, while admiring and learning about Point Sur and the Point Sur Lighthouse.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Andrew Molera State Park
Cabrillo Hwy, Big Sur, California
Our tour then takes us through the Andrew Molera State Park, another natural wonder of this drive. We'll also learn about Big Sur's literary fame.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge
California 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
Bixby isn't the only beautiful bridge in Big Sur; Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge has it's own charm.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Pfeiffer Beach
Sycamore Canyon Road, Big Sur, California
Pfeiffer Beach in the Big Sur area is definitely off the beaten path, but well worth the detour. Just south of Big Sur Station on Highway 1 is unsigned Sycamore Canyon Road which winds its way down to the shore.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Grimes Point Scenic Overlook
49654-49938 Cabrillo Hwy, Big Sur, California
Grimes Point Scenic Overlook has got one of the best views of the Big Sur coastline. It's easy to see what brings people to a place like Big Sur.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Seal Beach Scenic Overlook
49654-49938 Cabrillo Hwy, Big Sur, California
Our self-guided drive takes us to Seal Beach Overlook where -- you guessed it! -- we'll be able to spot some sunbathing seals.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: McWay Falls
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, , Big Sur, California
Another must stop is at McWay Falls. This stunning 80-foot-tall waterfall on the coast of Big Sur in central California that flows year-round.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Big Creek Bridge
Hwy 1, Big Sur, California
Next, we drive over the Big Creek Bridge. This is a 589-foot-long, open spandrel, concrete deck arch bridge connecting this scenic, mountainous coast.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Big Creek Cove Vista Point
59601-59627 Cabrillo Hwy,, Big Sur, California
Big Creek Cove Beach is under the Big Creek Bridge on Highway 1 along the Big Sur Coast. Landels-Hill Big Creek Reserve is the land area adjacent to the creek and the California marine protected areas named Big Creek State Marine Reserve and Big Creek State Conservation Area.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Limekiln State Park
Highway 1, , Big Sur, California
Our tour continues to Limekiln State Park, featuring beaches, forests, and more.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Jade Cove
Highway 1, , San Simeon, California
As we cross the Pitkins Curve Bridge, we'll learn all about the landslides, mudslides, rockfalls, earthquakes, and other natural disasters that continue to threaten the PCH infrastructure.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Nathaniel Owings Memorial Redwood Grove
74896 Cabrillo Highway, Big Sur, CA 93920
Jade Cove features a beach full of nephrite jade.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Ragged Point
19019 Highway 1, Big Sur, California
Nathaniel Owens Memorial Redwood Grove is one of the largest redwood stands for miles. Did you know that the coastal redwood is the tallest living thing on the planet? It's true! These behemoths can grow to around 350 feet, which is as tall as a 35-story building!
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Piedras Blancas Light Station
15950 Cabrillo Highway, San Simeon, California
The stretch of highway between San Simeon and Ragged Point is some of the most picturesque in the world. The roadway follows where the majestic Santa Lucia Mountains meet the Pacific Ocean, with jaw-dropping views around every twist and turn. As you drive, plenty of turnoffs offer moments for taking in the region’s grandeur. As you drive to Ragged Point, you will feel like a star in your own private car commercial on Highway 1.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Elephant Seal Vista Point

As we drive past the Piedras Blancas Lighthouse, we'll have the option to stop and detour for a visit.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Hearst Castle
750 Hearst Castle Road, San Simeon, California
Nothing beats the Elephant Seal Vista Point. The largest seal in the northern hemisphere, the Northern Elephant Seal migrates to the rookery, twice each year. While offshore, the elephant seal spends eight to ten months diving up to 5,800 feet deep for up to two hours. The remaining months of the year, they mate, birth, molt, and rest onshore between trips.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Nitt Witt Ridge
881 Hillcrest Dr, , Cambria, California
As we drive through San Simeon, we'll have the option to detour to Hearst Castle. Conceived by William Randolph Hearst, the publishing tycoon, it was built between 1919 and 1947.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Morro Bay
Morro Bay, California
Moonstone Beach Drive, a beautiful detour along Moonstone Beach. Don’t worry, you’ll be able to get back on the highway easily enough!
Duration: 5 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.

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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

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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.

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⚠️ Important Note:
Please note: Some parts of the tour are currently inaccessible due to road closures. We recommend checking your route in advance to plan your visit accordingly.

Voucher Info
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