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Off the Beaten Path in Carmel-by-the-Sea: A Self-Guided Tour

3.8(11)Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 11 reviews2 h 30 minBy VoiceMap Audio Tours
Mary Austin’s Rose Cottage

About this activity

This self-guided walking audio tour explores off-the-beaten-path areas of Carmel-by-the-Sea. You will walk through Carmel’s quiet and charming northwest side of town, which is home to artist Mary Austin’s Rose Cottage. Discover the hidden Jane Powers Walkway, named after an early Carmelite artist, and hear her fascinating story.

You will visit Carmel’s historic Pine Inn where you might decide to visit the bar for a cocktail or a snack. There will be the opportunity to see First Murphy House, a museum of early Carmel history. Operating hours are Tuesday – Thursday 12pm to 3pm.

Then the tour takes you to the north end of Carmel Beach where you will see the gorgeous Pebble Beach Golf Links. The tour passes by the early homes of Robinson and Una Jeffers where you will hear the story of this famous Carmel couple.

The tour is ready whenever you are. It plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone’s GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which works offline.

What's included

  • ✓VoiceMap Application
  • ✓Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • ✓Lifetime access to Carmel-by-the-Sea: Off the Beaten Path tour

Not included

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

Meeting and pickup

  • Begin your tour from the red-brick courtyard of the Pine Inn. 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.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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