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Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

5.0(9)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews16 hFree cancellationBy GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide)
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

About this activity

GuideAlong's Audio Tour takes you on an incredible self-guided journey along this scenic 130 mile stretch of California’s coast. Along the way you'll be guided to all of the area's famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including towering Redwood trees, an elephant seal observation deck, and an iconic seaside restaurant.

This self-guided audio tour helps you discover more on your road trip with fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions that plays automatically along the drive.

With GyPSy Guide you have the freedom to explore offline at your own pace so you can spend more time at places that interest you.

✅ Tour operate in both directions

✅ Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location

✅ Travel at your own pace

✅ Tours work offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed

✅ Suggested itineraries for half, full or multi day use

✅ Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates

Purchase one tour per vehicle.

What's included

  • ✓Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
  • ✓Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
  • ✓Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
  • ✓Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
  • ✓Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
  • ✓GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 170 Points
  • ✓Includes an app based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
  • ✓Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own

Not included

  • ✕Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations

Meeting and pickup

  • From San Luis Obispo, join Hwy 1 north from the junction with Hwy 101, heading toward Morro Bay. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.
  • Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. From Carmel, drive south on Hwy 1. Commentary begins at the junction of Hwy 1 and Rio Rd. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
  • Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
  • Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
  • Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
  • Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
  • Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
  • Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
  • Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
  • Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
  • Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
  • ⚠️ Important Update: Highway 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) is currently closed between Big Sur and Ragged Point due to ongoing repairs from the Regent’s Slide. This 6.8-mile section is impassable. For the latest updates, please visit the Caltrans site.
  • The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.

Cancellation policy

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

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