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Driving the California Coast: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Carmel to Santa Cruz

VoiceMap Audio Tours

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Take in the picturesque splendor of the coast, its forested interior and patchwork of agricultural fields on a self-guided audio driving tour along Highway 1. Starting in charming Carmel-by-the-Sea, you'll head north toward Monterey, mostly hugging the coast, all the way to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. You’ll exit the freeway periodically to drive through picturesque towns that you’d otherwise miss like Fort Ord, Castroville, Moss Landing, Aptos, and Capitola. Downloading the tour onto the VoiceMap app to enjoy the tour on location or virtually at home. There’ll be an opportunity to visit three state parks, with all fees for entrance, parking and beaches charged separately. If you’re unable to visit one or more of the state parks for any reason, you can always listen to the relevant section after the tour by choosing the Virtual option.

Departure Point

  • Starts at Mission Ranch in Carmel by the Sea. 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.

Return Details
  • This self-guided driving tour ends in front of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Duration
2 hours - 3 hours

Languages Available
  • Audio guide - English

Points of Interest


Stop At: Mission Ranch Restaurant
26270 Dolores Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
This self-guided audio tour starts in front of Mission Ranch. You'll hear a bit about how VoiceMap works, what you can expect on the drive and a bit about Mission Ranch.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Fairy Tale Cottages of Hugh Comstock
Torres Street, NE of 6th Avenue, Carmel, California
The tour passes by a few of Carmel's Fairy Tale Houses.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Fort Ord Dunes State Park
Beach Range Road, Marina, California
The tour includes an option stop at Fort Ord Dunes State Park.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Pezzini Farms
Nashua Road, Off 1 at Nashua Road exit, Castroville, California
The tour passes by, and includes an option stop at, Pezzini Farms.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

The tour includes an option stop at the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Capitola Historical Museum
410 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010
The tour passes by the Capitola History Museum.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Esplanade
Esplanade, Capitola, CA 95010
The tour passes by the Capitola's Esplanade.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
144 School Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
The tour passes by the Santa Cruz Mission State Park.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
400 Beach St, , Santa Cruz, California
The tour ends in front of the Santa Cruz Boardwalk.
Duration: Not Available

Additional Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Inclusions
  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions
  • Food/Drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Transportation

Redemption Instructions
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

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the VoiceMap Audio Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.

This offer is not eligible for promo codes.

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