Smartphone Driving Tour between Santa Maria & Monterey 'Big Sur'

3.4
(5 reviews)

4 to 5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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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What's 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
**Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.
Attraction Tickets
Smartphone or tablet
Transportation (use your own vehicle)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts at either Santa Maria or Monterey, although you can start anywhere along the route. The specific point for Santa Maria is Highway 101 at E Betteravia Road.

End point

The tour stops at either Santa Maria or Monterey, although you can start anywhere along the route. The specific point for Monterey is the Pacific Coast Highway #101 and Highway 68, the Monterey Salines Highway.

What to expect

The 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.

Additional info

  • 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
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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Car Tours
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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