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

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Inclusions & Exclusions
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About the Activity

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. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 17,000+ happy customers.

4 hours to 5 hours

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Mobile ticket

Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Traveler : 1

Inclusions & Exclusions

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.

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Smartphone or tablet

Transportation (use your own vehicle)

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Santa Maria(Pass By)

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Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve(Pass By)

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Santa Barbara Wine Region(Pass By)

597 Avenue of the Flags, Suite 102, Buellton, United States, 93427-9759This 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. View Location

Arroyo Grande(Pass By)

Arroyo Grande, United StatesWe'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. View Location

Grover Beach(Pass By)

Grover Beach, United StatesThe 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.... View Location

Pismo Beach(Pass By)

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Montana de Oro State Park(Pass By)

3550 Pecho Valley Rd, Los Osos, United States, 93402-4103The 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. View Location

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Meeting and Pickup

Starting 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.View Location

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.View Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

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

Language And Guide

Audio Guide Available In

English

Printed Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

Tickets will be delivered post-booking by email; or, physically delivered to the customer or the customer's hotelThanks for booking the between Santa Maria & Monterey "Big Sur" audio driving tour! **HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE TRIPVIA TOURS APP & START THE TOUR** Tour Code PACH75 1. Download and install the Tripvia Tours app (look for the logo with the multi-coloured letters). If you're reading this on your phone, tap on this link www.onelink.to/tripvia. 2. Open the app and find the tour you booked 3. Enter tour code PACH75. 4. Tap 'download tour', ***It is very important to ensure you have a good Wi-Fi or mobile data connection for the download process. 5. Follow the tutorial before leaving for your tour to learn how the app works. 6. Enjoy your tour! Help → info@tripvia.tours | 1-866-874-7842

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Los_Angeles time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Tripvia ToursCreated on 20 Mar 2023Created on 03 Sep 2024

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