Pacific Coast Highway Big Sur Monterey to San Luis Obispo Tour

New11 hFree cancellationBy Shaka Guide Apps

About this activity

Drive the Pacific Coast Highway from Monterey to San Luis Obispo with a tour that plays from your phone as the coast unfolds. Choose when to start, where to stop, and how long to stay at each stop.

Experience the dramatic beauty of Big Sur, one of California’s most iconic coastal regions, as you follow Highway 1 past towering cliffs, quiet beaches, redwood forests, and sweeping ocean vistas. Watch waves crash below Bixby Bridge, look for wildlife at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, and take in the rugged coastline at Garrapata State Park and Soberanes Point. Stop at Hurricane Point for panoramic views, explore the redwoods of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, and discover the purple sand and rock arches at Pfeiffer Beach before continuing south to San Luis Obispo

Get stories, local tips, and easy GPS directions as you drive. It also works without cell service once set up, so you can enjoy Big Sur even when the signal drops.

Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours

What's included

✓Pause, rewind, or replay anytime
✓Lifetime access after purchase
✓Built-in turn-by-turn route guidance
✓Self-paced experience with no fixed start time
✓Storytelling based on firsthand travel and research
✓GPS-triggered audio with automatic playback at each stop
✓Offline access after download

Not included

✕Private Transportation
✕Parking Fees
✕Entrance Fees
✕Meals & Refreshments

Meeting and pickup

The tour starts around Southbound on Highway 1, south of the intersection with Carpenter Street.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting
The tour can be driven in either direction: northbound or southbound.
Bathroom stops and restaurant recommendations are included along the route.
Check road conditions before departing, as Highway 1 closures can occur due to landslides, storms, or wildfires.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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