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Scenic 17-Mile Drive Tour - Self Drive Audio Guide from Monterey & Carmel
Scenic 17-Mile Drive Self-Guided Audio Tour Mobile Guide (Monterey & Carmel)
Scenic 17-Mile Drive Tour - Self Drive Audio Guide from Monterey & Carmel
Scenic 17-Mile Drive Tour - Self Drive Audio Guide from Monterey & Carmel
Scenic 17-Mile Drive Tour - Self Drive Audio Guide from Monterey & Carmel

Scenic 17-Mile Drive Tour - Self Drive Audio Guide from Monterey & Carmel

By Adventures with Action
7 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is $15 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

Explore the famous 17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, Monterey with a self-guided audio tour! Learn about iconic landmarks like Lone Cyprus, Seal Rock, and Spanish Bay as you drive past. Discover the history behind Cannery Row, Monterey's Aquarium, and Fisherman's Wharf. Experience this ultimate scenic drive at its fullest. This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore Monterey with maximum flexibility and value.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

Activity location

  • 17 17 Mile Dr
    • 17 17 Mile Drive
    • 93953, Del Monte Forest, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Highway 1 Gate
    • 17 Mile Drive
    • 93923, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Scenic 17-Mile Drive Tour - Self Drive Audio Guide from Monterey & Carmel in English
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • Opening hours: Tue 6:00am-11:30pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$14.99 x 1 Traveler$14.99
Total
Price is $14.99

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEasy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • What's includedWhat's includedGreat value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • What's includedWhat's includedEngaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • What's includedWhat's includedPerfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • What's includedWhat's includedComprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • What's includedWhat's includedGo at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • What's includedWhat's includedHands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAttraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. There's no expiration, making it perfect for revisiting on future trips. • Start and pause the tour at your leisure, accommodating breaks and side excursions without the pressure of keeping up with a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app's features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.

Activity itinerary

17 17 Mile Dr
  • 10m
The Pacific Grove portion of our Monterey tour is now over; the famous 17 Mile Drive portion is about to begin. This is Monterey's most famous "attraction" and one of the most beautiful coastal drives in the world. Note: This 23-miles-long tour covers the essentials of 17 Mile drive in 2-4 hours
Old Fisherman’s Wharf
  • 5m
We'll embark on this scenic drive in downtown Monterey, near the historic Fisherman's Wharf.
Cannery Row
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Our explorations along Monterey's Pacific Grove bring us to Cannery Row, immortalized by John Steinbeck.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Our drive down Cannery Row ends at Monterey's second most famous attraction: the Monterey Bay Aquarium. This is an optional stop, for those looking to get up close and personal with a huge variety of sea creatures.
Lovers Point Park
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Our drive through Monterey continues along the Pacific Grove, heading closer to the top attraction: the 17 Mile Drive. Along the way, we see beautiful waterfront properties, the scenic Lovers Point Park, and the unmistakeable Kissing Rock.
Point Pinos Lighthouse (1855)
  • 5m
Our Monterey tour continues around the Point Pinos Bend, where we'll learn about the famous lighthouse.
Kissing Rock View Point
  • 5m
Keep an eye out for our next sight: the Kissing Rock! This isn’t really a rock. It’s actually a natural formation of two granite rocks that have fused together over time. Since they appear to be kissing, this spot was officially named “The Kissing Rock” in April 1970.
Asilomar State Beach
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
The drive then takes us along Asilomar Beach, known for it's tidepools, which teem with life.
The Inn at Spanish Bay
  • 10m
Our first vista along the 17 Mile Drive portion of this Monterey tour is at Spanish Bay. We'll explore Monterey's history as we drive.
17 Mile Drive (Pass by)
Our 17 Mile Drive tour then brings us to Point Joe. Here we'll learn the story of two well-known shipwrecks… the St. Paul and the Celia. We'll also understand why this ocean is known as “The Restless Sea”!
Point Joe
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Point Joe is infamous as the site of numerous shipwrecks. From the outside, this stretch of beach looks like the entrance to the Monterey Bay harbor. In reality, the beach has a rocky underwater lining that unsuspecting ships often crashed upon. And Monterey’s foggy weather certainly didn’t help matters!
China Rock
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
The next stop on our 17 Mile Drive tour is at China Rock. This was the exact site of a small fishing village from the 1800s. We'll try to spot the marks from 1800s cooking smoke caked into the rocks!
Bird Rock Vista Point
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
This rock is a popular hangout spot for the local fauna when they want some downtime. Set in a small cove at one of the best vantage points in the entire bay, it’s home to harbor seals, sea lions, and of course many, many birds. If you’re visiting between November and March, you might even see the far-away spouts of migrating grey whales! Make sure your camera and binoculars are handy.
Seal Rock Creek beach
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
This brings us to Bird Rock and Seal Rock, both always teeming with life. We'll learn how to spot the difference between seals and sea lions, and identify a couple of the most common birds of the area.
Fanshell Overlook
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
As we continue to drive along the scenic 17 Mile Drive, we'll also be able to stop at the Fanshell Beach Overlook.
Cypress Point Lookout
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
As we approach the 17 Mile Drive's most famous attraction, the Lone Cypress, we'll learn all about cypress trees -- and what makes them so resilient!
The Crocker Cypress Grove
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
As we drive, we'll pass Crocker Grove, which honors the man who almost single-handedly built the 17 Mile Drive. Crocker put in a lot of effort into beautifying the coastal drive while preserving its natural history and terrain.
Lone Cypress
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Finally we reach the Lone Cypress! The Lone Cypress stands dramatically at the edge of a cliff, shrouded in fog. Its roots are embedded in a rough outcropping on a granite hillside and it is framed by a backdrop of loud, crashing waves.
Pescadero Point
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Pescadero Point is legendary with fans of the paranormal. We'll hear all about the spooky tales of this stop.
Pebble Beach
  • 10m
Our scenic tour of Monterey's 17 Mile Drive ends at the world-famous Pebble Beach, a paradise of pristine white sand and sensational coastal cliffs.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES17 17 Mile Dr
    • 17 17 Mile Drive
    • 93953, Del Monte Forest, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHighway 1 Gate
    • 17 Mile Drive
    • 93923, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States
  • PEOPLEPEOPLECarmel Way
    • Carmel Way
    • Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHoffman Park
    • 542 Archer Street
    • 93940, Monterey, California, United States

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