Breathtaking Big Sur: Iconic Highway 1 Self-Drive Audio Tour
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Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone can listen together! Experience the iconic Big Sur road trip with a self-guided driving audio tour! As you drive, learn about the fairytale cottages of Carmel, the purple sand at Pfeiffer Beach, & the enormous elephant seals at San Simeon. Drive over Bixby Bridge, marvel at McWay Falls, & enjoy the rugged coastline along the Pacific Coast Highway / Route 1. Big Sur is the most scenic segment of the Pacific Coast Highway(a must-do road trip), which you can start in either Monterey or San Luis Obispo. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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ucregan, 9/5/2025 7:50:30 PM
This audio tour was well worth the purchase. My husband and I used it for our drive from Monterey to Santa Monica. Despite spotty reception along some of California's most remote coastal areas, the information offered on this audio tour was useful and added interesting context to our long, gorgeous drive.
tx2ca95, 8/14/2025 2:46:12 PM
I'll never take a scenic drive again without one of your audio guides. We've done 3 now and they bring the drive alive with interesting places to note, history, art, nature & geology, and more. We noticed things and definitely learned things we wouldn't have with just a quiet drive through the beautiful landscape.
Joe_S, 6/23/2025 2:25:07 PM
Download ahead before heading out. Spotty cell service throughout. Start from wherever within the PCH between the beginning and end with the based on my location button.
joestrange69, 6/22/2025 12:38:19 AM
Really enjoyed the app. Drive halfway down to McWay Falls and started the northbound your using the my location option. It picked up most of the locations but did miss Pfeiffer Beach. Definitely worth the money.
charlenea396, 6/13/2025 9:12:16 PM
Interesting commentary. Nice voice. Well worth the $15. Tells you things as you approach. It's nice it works without service and either direction!
Kathy_M, 5/1/2025 5:32:26 PM
Download the app before your trip. There is very spotty cell service along the route. Interesting tidbits about construction of Highway 1 and bridges Pointed out sights
LBIseventy, 4/28/2025 9:32:53 PM
Recommend downloading before you start as cell service is spotty. Learned interesting facts about building Highway 1, bridges,and places to pull off. Good recommendation lunch stop + Phoenix gift shop. Fabulous views
SEATraveller2, 4/27/2025 11:09:19 PM
The self-guided tour of this drive was well worth it! The rich descriptions of the highlights were great. The bonus was the hidden gems that are not well marked along the road; the app gave great descriptions and directions. Perhaps the only drawback (if you can call it that!) is to allow plenty of time because you'll want to stop at many of the places highlighted! Buying and installing took a few steps, so be sure you take care of that before you leave areas with cell service, as service is not available at many points along this drive. (Lack of cell service does NOT impact the use of the app once downloaded.
O68ZZjohnk, 3/12/2025 12:16:16 PM
The guide needs to be updated to show the more recent closures on Hwy 1. Especially south of Monterey. Other than that, it is pretty good.
CataniaG, 2/4/2025 9:16:21 AM
Good app but it should be stated that one should use earbuds as listening on speaker is not allowed. I tend to agree with them as this is nature at it's best and simply listening to the natural noise is amazing.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
- For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
- Important Note: Highway 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) is closed between Big Sur and Ragged Point due to repairs from the Regent’s Slide. This 6.8-mile stretch is impassable. For current updates, visit the Caltrans site
Departure point
You can also begin the tour from CA-1, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA. The tour works both ways so that you can start in Monterey and end in Morro Bay, or vice versa. Due to road closures, some parts are currently inaccessible. Check your route in advance.Return details
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone can listen together! Experience the iconic Big Sur road trip with a self-guided driving audio tour! As you drive, learn about the fairytale cottages of Carmel, the purple sand at Pfeiffer Beach, & the enormous elephant seals at San Simeon. Drive over Bixby Bridge, marvel at McWay Falls, & enjoy the rugged coastline along the Pacific Coast Highway / Route 1. Big Sur is the most scenic segment of the Pacific Coast Highway(a must-do road trip), which you can start in either Monterey or San Luis Obispo. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.Redemption
1. Find The Setup Instructions NOW: • Download the App: actiontourguide.com/app • Find Your Password: Search your email or text messages for “Action Tour Guide” • Enter Password: Open the app and enter your 8-digit password • Download the Tour NOW while you have Wi-Fi or cell service • Offline Ready: Once downloaded, the tour works without internet • Need Help? Visit: actiontourguide.com/redeem 2. Download The Tour NOW: • Download NOW over WiFi or cellular data ahead of your trip. • Don’t wait until travel day - your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR from purchase. • Your password redemption is limited to the number of travelers booked. Please enter the same password on each device. 3. Audio Tour Tips: • This is a self-guided audio tour - no one will meet you at the starting point. • Entrance and attraction tickets are not included. Please book those separately. • Curious how it works? Watch a quick video here: actiontourguide.com/tutorial • For the best audio, connect to the car stereo via Bluetooth, USB, or Aux, or listen from your phone speaker. • CarPlay and Android Auto aren’t supported yet. • Valid for 12 months - listen to your tour on any day without changing your travel date or rebooking! 4. Help & Support: • Visit our FAQs: actiontourguide.com/faq • Chat online: actiontourguide.com • Call: 1-714-333-0534 • Email: support@actiontourguide.com ⚠️ Important Note: Highway 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) is closed between Big Sur and Ragged Point due to repairs from the Regent’s Slide. This 6.8-mile stretch is impassable. For current updates, visit the Caltrans site: https://roads.dot.ca.gov/?roadnumber=1 ⚠️ Important Note: Please note: Some parts of the tour are currently inaccessible due to road closures. We recommend checking your route in advance to plan your visit accordingly.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
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