Disneyland to the Coast: Self-Guided Orange County Driving Tour
Overview
Start just outside Disneyland in Anaheim and hear how Walt Disney’s 1955 Magic Kingdom transformed Orange County, then trade the theme parks for the Pacific on this self-guided coastal drive. Your GPS-triggered audio guide leads you about 59 miles south through Santa Ana’s historic downtown, past Christ Cathedral, and along the coast through Newport Beach, Balboa Island, Crystal Cove and Laguna Beach, finishing at the historic Mission San Juan Capistrano. Along the way, uncover Native American roots, Prohibition-era secrets, legendary surf spots and the artists and celebrities who grew up here. Stop for lunch, a swim or a sunset whenever you like. Staying near the parks? This is the perfect day out beyond the rides.
Highlights:
- Drive from Disneyland to the coast at your own pace, with offline audio and maps.
- See Newport Beach, Balboa Island, Crystal Cove and the art town of Laguna Beach.
- End at the historic Mission San Juan Capistrano.
What's Included
- Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- App for iOS and Android
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
West Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
26801 Old Mission Road
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, USA
The tour ends at The Mission San Juan Capistrano.
What To Expect
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Disneyland Park (pass by)
Honda Center (pass by)
UCI Medical Center (pass by)
Christ Cathedral (pass by)
Bowers Museum (pass by)
Downtown (pass by)
Newport Beach Country Club (pass by)
Balboa Peninsula (pass by)
Lido Marina Village (pass by)
Balboa Island (pass by)
Pelican Hill (pass by)
Crystal Cove (pass by)
Laguna Beach (pass by)
Crystal Cove State Park (pass by)
Laguna Art Museum (pass by)
Aliso Beach Park (pass by)
Monarch Beach Resort (pass by)
Dana Point Harbor (pass by)
Doheny State Beach (pass by)
Mission San Juan Capistrano (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Disneyland to the Coast: Self-Guided Orange County Driving Tour?
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Activity code: C-110804P677
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it.
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start.
- App for iOS and Android.
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour.
- Smartphone and headphones.
- Private transportation.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Disneyland to the Coast: Self-Guided Orange County Driving Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Disneyland to the Coast: Self-Guided Orange County Driving Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- App for iOS and Android
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
