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Smartphone Driving Tour between Santa Maria & Monterey 'Big Sur'
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Smartphone Driving Tour between Santa Maria & Monterey 'Big Sur'
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Between Santa Maria & Monterey
Duration: 4 hours
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Highlights
Connect your smartphone to your vehicle's stereo and listen to a tour guide while you drive Big Sur!
Follow the suggested route along the Pacific Coast Highway, one of the most scenic drives in the world! Start anywhere along the route between Santa Maria & Monterey. Tour experience is the same in either direction.
Pass over the incredible Bixby Bridge, visit San Luis Obiso's Bubblegum Alley, check out Morro Rock & the famous Hearst Castle. We'll point out must-see sights, state parks, tourist attractions and recreation areas and give a historical overview of the area and its original inhabitants.
With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and explore. Tour guide commentary will play automatically as you drive. No data is used during the tour.
This audio guide will keep your group entertained and engaged! Most points of interest also have a fun multiple-choice trivia question about the sights.
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Itinerary
Santa Maria(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe city we’re just to the north of now, Santa Maria, was actually called ‘Central City’ originally. In 1885, it adopted the name Santa Maria.Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeOceano Dunes, one of the most expansive coastal dunes remaining in California offers visitors countless activities, from camping right on the sand and horse-back riding, to more hair raising adventurous options.Santa Barbara Wine Region(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThis region has a rich wine-making history dating back to 1782 when Father Junipero Serra, a Spanish Roman Catholic missionary, brought grape vines from Mexico to California and planted them here.Arroyo Grande(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeWe'll tell you about the Spanish settlers who were determined to make Arroyo Grande a prosperous ranch and farm community as the land features a rich environmental ecosystem.Grover Beach(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe name was not always Grover Beach. D.W. Grover first gave the town the name ‘The Town of Grover.’ The rather peculiar name lasted until 1959, when the town residents finally voted to change it… to something even more peculiar....Pismo Beach(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe name ‘Pismo’ comes from the Chumash language and translates to tar.. And guess what, there are tar-springs nearby!Monarch Butterfly Grove(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeNow if you’re into Monarch butterflies, Pismo Beach is the place to be!Montana de Oro State Park(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe oceanside park, Montana De Oro, a State Park that features seven miles of shoreline, streams, canyons and hills, providing nature-lovers with plenty of activities in a pristine setting.San Luis Obispo(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeIf you like bubblegum... this is the perfect place for you.. ok, well it’s actually uhh.. previously chewed bubblegum, but still. We'll give you the story.San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeIf you are looking to visit some beautiful Mediterranean gardens or just take a relaxing stroll, this is the perfect spot.Morro Bay(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeVisitors can drive right up to the base of Morro Rock, thanks to a causeway that connects it to the shore. It’s quite close to the highway and a wonderful place to stop and stretch your legs… and snap some great pictures.Cayucos Pier(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeSo if you've always wanted to walk on one of those long piers you see in the movies, here is your chance.The Whale Trail(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThere are over 100 Whale trail sites, which mark the best locations for spotting whales, on the west coast. California has 19 of them.Harmony(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeIn this habitat, you can find over two dozen mammal species, including mountain lions and badgers, over 100 bird species and hundreds of terrestrial plant-life.Cambria(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeSo we're coming up to a small town that, if you are a history buff, may be a place you want to check out! Cambria’s history has been painstakingly preserved by a dedicated band of volunteers at the Historical Society.Hearst San Simeon State Park(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeAs with most areas set aside for conservation, this park includes many different habitats including conserving things that date back thousands of years. Inside Hearst San Simeon State Park’s 3,400 acres sits the Pa-nu cultural reserve.Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeWe’ve got a pretty awesome point of interest you may be interested in.... but only if you like watching incredibly huge and adorable sea creatures in their natural habitat of course.Hearst Castle(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeIf you are looking for a museum unlike any other, you're in luck! The San Simeon area is home to the famous hilltop mansion known as Hearst Castle. If you have the time, we highly recommend you check it outPiedras Blancas Light Station(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThis lighthouse was built in the 1800s and originally stood over 100 feet tall.Los Padres National Forest(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeAs you drive this amazing coastline, keep an eye out for the critically endangered California Condor. You never know, you might just get lucky and spot one of these majestic, and incredibly-rare birds.Fort Hunter Ligget(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeFort Hunter Liggett is the largest reserve command-post in the country with over 165,000 acres of land. It's about 15 miles to the northeast of us, on the other side of those mountains.Jade Cove(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeMonterey Jade is an extremely hard stone that ranges in colors from deep greens, to turquoise, silvered greens, to black. The most common color is a grayish green.Lucia(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeWe'll tell you about a super small hamlet.. And well… as the old saying goes "don't blink or you'll miss it". The most identifiable feature is the Lucia Lodge, which you'll soon see on the oceanside.Big Creek State Marine Reserve(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeOne of the 29 Marine Life Protection Areas you can find and explore in this region is the 22 square mile region you'll be driving through.Esalen Institute(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeFounded in the early 60’s by two Stanford grads, the Esalen Institute is a non-profit retreat meant to help people explore alternative forms of consciousness.Slates Hot Springs(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe settlement became known as Slates Hot Springs due to a set of hot springs that the owner proclaimed cured his arthritis and other ailments.McWay Falls(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeIf you're looking for a spot to take a break and stretch those legs, look for the Julia Pfeiffer-Burns State Park. You’ll find one of Big Sur’s shortest trails leading to the incredibly picturesque McWay Falls waterfall.Santa Lucia Range(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeNever straying more than 11 miles from the coast, the mountain range forms the steepest coastal slope in the contiguous United States.Big Sur(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeBig Sur is a rugged and mountainous section of the central coast of California, between Carmel and San Simeon. It is frequently, and deservedly, praised for its dramatic scenery.Bixby Bridge(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeGet ready to drive across one of the most photographed bridges in all of California, the Bixby Creek Bridge! If you want to take pictures, or just take in the incredible views, you're in luck as there are many pullovers that you can stop at.Garrapata State Park(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThis is a great spot to take in the wonderful vistas and take a walk along the beach. You can explore some caves, nooks and coves along the shore.Point Lobos(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeKnown as “the greatest meeting of land and water in the world” by famed landscape architect Francis McComas, the Point Lobos State Natural Reserve covers over 8 square miles of land and sea.Whalers Cove(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeHere you'll find the Whaler's Cabin, constructed in the 1850's, which is now a cultural history museum, where visitors can learn more about the cultural history of Point Lobos.Carmel-by-the-Sea(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeA small European style village known as Carmel-By-The Sea, this village has been consistently rated as a top 10 must see destination in the United States and we highly recommend a visit!Monterey(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe city was founded in 1770 and it's history can be spotted throughout the 8.5 square mile city, from the famed Fisherman’s Wharf to Cannery Row.
What's included
INCLUDED
No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle
Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
No signal required or data used during tour
Good mobile or WiFi connection needed for the initial download
NOT INCLUDED
**Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.
Attraction Tickets
Smartphone or tablet
Transportation (use your own vehicle)
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
Location
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Santa Maria, California, United States
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