Santa Maria - Monterey: Pacific Coast Self-Driving Tour App
ID: GYG431423-777266
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover the Pacific Coast Highway between Santa Maria and Monterey using a smartphone audio-driving tour. Take the tour in either direction and experience one of the most scenic drives in the world.
Explore the stretch of Pacific Coast Highway between Santa Maria and Monterey on a self-guided driving tour. Start anywhere along the route and enjoy a scenic drive along the California coast. Let your audio guide transform your scenic drive into a sight-seeing, fact-finding, trivia-answering, family-friendly adventure on one of the most scenic drives in the world!
Along the way, you’ll pass through and learn about some of the cities and small towns nestled along the coast including Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo and its Bubble Gum Alley, historical Cambria, Morro Bay and the Morro Rock, the super small hamlet of Lucia, Big Sur, Carmel-by-the-Sea & more!
Pass through or take a break at some of the amazing coastal state parks and nature reserves like Ocean Dunes Natural Preserve, Monarch Butterfly Groves, San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, Marino Reserve, the Hearst San Simeon State Park and McWay Falls. If you are looking for a museum like no other, there’s the famous Hearst Castle!
Hear about, and hopefully see some amazing sea animals at one of the Whale Trail sites and the Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center and viewing spots. Make sure to keep an eye out for Sea Otters along the shoreline. Stop and wonder at Morro Rock, Cayucos Pier and one of the most photographed sites in California, the Bixby Creek Bridge.
Learn some history of the area and its original inhabitants, and hear about the early settlers at the Piedras Blancas Light Station and Whaler’s Cove. As well as the incredible flora and fauna that make this coastal area home today, you’ll hear about the dangers and challenges nature poses to this incredible highway.
Highlights
- Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 17,000+ happy customers!
- Pass by and hear about cities and small towns nestled along the coast
- Take a break and enjoy the panoramic ocean views along the highway
- Visit must-see sights, beaches, viewing spots, parks & historical sites
- Learn about the animals, marine life & flora that call this region home
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
How it works explainer video --> https://youtu.be/m44LZUgXaDM
• You need WiFi or a good mobile signal to access & download the Tripvia Tours app (separate from Get Your Guide App)
• No signal required or data used during the tour
• After booking, you’ll receive email/text confirmation with getting started instructions
• Although you'll book for a specific day, the tour is available any time after booking confirmation
• To listen to the guide you will need to connect the smartphone to your vehicle's sound system
The tour starts or stops at either Santa Maria or Monterey, although you can start anywhere along the route.
The specific point for Santa Maria is Highway 101 at E Betteravia Road.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
