Los Angeles–Santa Maria Self-Guided Pacific Coast Audio Drive

Name: Los Angeles–Santa Maria Self-Guided Pacific Coast Audio Drive
Brand: Cool Shore Excursions
SKU: 346078
Price: 11.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.33 (12 reviews)

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4 to 5 hours (approx.)

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Overview

Make the Pacific Coast Highway between Los Angeles and Santa Maria your own GPS-guided road trip. Stories play automatically through your smartphone as you pass Venice, Santa Monica, the Getty Villa, Malibu, Zuma Beach, Point Mugu, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Refugio, Gaviota and the Santa Maria Valley. Start at either end, travel in either direction and stop whenever a beach, viewpoint or town catches your eye. Download before you leave; no signal is required during the tour. Transportation, parking, attraction admission, a smartphone and an in-person guide are not included. Park and attraction access can vary with weather, construction and seasonal operations.

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

Smartphone or tablet
Transportation (use your own vehicle)
Attraction Tickets
Parking fees
In-person tour guide

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Los Angeles
CA, USA

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End point

Santa Maria
CA, USA

The tour starts or stops at either Los Angeles or Santa Maria, although you can start anywhere along the route. The specific point for Santa Maria is the Pacific Coast Highway #101, just south of the city.

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Loyola Marymount University (pass by)

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY. Pass the hilltop campus of this longstanding Jesuit and Marymount university overlooking Los Angeles.

Marina del Rey (pass by)

MARINA DEL REY. See one of North America’s largest purpose-built small-craft harbours, filled with sailboats and waterfront activity.

Venice (pass by)

VENICE. Pass the colourful beachfront neighbourhood known for its canals, boardwalk and creative spirit.

Santa Monica State Beach (pass by)

SANTA MONICA AND WILL ROGERS STATE BEACHES. Follow the coast past two broad sandy beaches and classic Pacific views.

The Getty Villa (pass by)

GETTY VILLA AND PACIFIC PALISADES. Pass the Roman-inspired museum of Greek and Roman antiquities, currently open with free timed reservations, and the surrounding coastal neighbourhood.

Tuna Canyon Park (pass by)

TUNA CANYON AND TOPANGA STATE PARKS. See rugged native landscapes, hiking country and sweeping coastal viewpoints in the Santa Monica Mountains.

Malibu (pass by)

MALIBU. Travel through 21 miles of celebrated coastline shaped by surf culture, beaches and dramatic ocean scenery.

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (pass by)

SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA. Pass a vast Mediterranean-climate landscape of canyons, ridges and coastal habitat.

Malibu (pass by)

MALIBU AND ADAMSON HOUSE. Discover the city’s layered past and its landmark Spanish Colonial Revival home beside the lagoon.

Zuma Beach (pass by)

ZUMA BEACH AND POINT DUME. See a wide sandy beach and the prominent headland featured in countless coastal views.

El Matador State Beach (pass by)

EL MATADOR STATE BEACH. Look for sea stacks, arches and sculpted rock formations along this striking Malibu shoreline.

Nicholas Canyon Beach (pass by)

NICHOLAS CANYON BEACH. Pass a scenic beach rooted in the much older history and trading networks of the Chumash people.

Harrison's Reef (pass by)

HARRISON’S REEF. Look offshore toward a rocky reef known as a local scuba-diving habitat.

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (pass by)

SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS. Follow the foothills and inland bluffs that rise sharply above the Pacific coast.

Point Mugu State Park (pass by)

POINT MUGU STATE PARK AND BONEY PEAK. Pass open coastal parkland with canyons, trails and views toward one of the range’s highest summits.

Point Mugu Missile Park (pass by)

POINT MUGU MISSILE PARK. View the outdoor collection of historic missiles and aircraft associated with the neighbouring naval base.

Port Hueneme (pass by)

PORT HUENEME. Pass the coastal city and its deep-water commercial port, the only one between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Oxnard (pass by)

OXNARD. Travel through a fertile coastal plain famous for producing a major share of California’s strawberries.

Santa Clara River (pass by)

SANTA CLARA RIVER. Cross Southern California’s largest relatively natural river system and its important watershed habitat.

Ventura County Coast (pass by)

VENTURA COUNTY COAST. Follow the coastal plain beneath the Topatopa Mountains through one of Southern California’s most scenic regions.

Mission Basilica San Buenaventura (pass by)

MISSION BASILICA SAN BUENAVENTURA. Pass the active historic parish, museum and mission landmark in downtown Ventura.

Emma Wood State Beach (pass by)

SOLIMAR AND EMMA WOOD STATE BEACHES. Trace a scenic stretch of Pacific shoreline with broad ocean views and coastal recreation.

Pitas Point, CA (pass by)

PITAS POINT. See the prominent coastal point shaped by powerful tectonic forces and earthquake history.

Rincon Island (pass by)

RINCON ISLAND AND RICHFIELD PIER. Spot the small artificial island connected to shore by a remarkably long pier.

Carpinteria Bluffs Trail (pass by)

CARPINTERIA BLUFFS NATURE PRESERVE. See community-protected coastal bluffs, open space and sweeping ocean habitat.

Carpinteria (pass by)

CARPINTERIA. Pass a welcoming coastal city known for beaches, small-town charm and nearby nature preserves.

Channel Islands of California (pass by)

CHANNEL ISLANDS VIEWPOINT. Look across the Pacific toward Santa Rosa Island and the offshore island chain on clear days.

Channel Islands National Park (pass by)

CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK. View the protected island landscape celebrated for marine wildlife, archaeology and remarkable biodiversity.

Channel Islands Harbor (pass by)

CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOUR. Pass the working waterfront near Naval Base Ventura County and its maritime facilities.

Santa Barbara (pass by)

SANTA BARBARA AND CHUMASH HISTORY. Enter a coastal city whose story begins with the Chumash people centuries before European settlement.

Santa Barbara (pass by)

SANTA BARBARA. Discover Spanish-influenced architecture, a lively waterfront and one of California’s favourite coastal destinations.

Goleta (pass by)

GOLETA. Pass a relaxed coastal community with beaches, nature preserves and seasonal monarch habitat.

Santa Ynez (pass by)

SANTA YNEZ MOUNTAINS. Follow the unusual east–west range that forms a dramatic backdrop to the coast.

University of California, Santa Barbara (pass by)

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA. Pass a leading research campus set beside the Pacific Ocean.

Los Padres National Forest (pass by)

LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST. View the vast protected mountain landscape that shelters rare wildlife and rugged wilderness.

El Capitan State Beach (pass by)

EL CAPITAN STATE BEACH. See rocky tide pools and coastal habitat at this reopened day-use beach along Highway 101.

Refugio State Beach (pass by)

REFUGIO STATE BEACH. Pass a palm-lined coastal beach remembered both for its beauty and the environmental impact of the 2015 oil spill.

Gaviota State Park (pass by)

GAVIOTA STATE PARK. See rugged coastline, beach scenery and the historic Gaviota trestle near the western end of the Santa Barbara coast.

Nojoqui Falls Park (pass by)

NOJOQUI FALLS PARK. Discover a distinctive waterfall that has built outward from mineral deposits over time.

Buellton (pass by)

BUELLTON. Pass a friendly Santa Ynez Valley town famous for roadside hospitality and split-pea soup.

La Purisima Mission State Historic Park (pass by)

LA PURÍSIMA MISSION STATE HISTORIC PARK. See California’s most fully restored Spanish mission complex and its surrounding historic landscape.

Lompoc (pass by)

LOMPOC. Discover a valley city brightened by a celebrated collection of outdoor murals.

Vandenberg Space Force Base (pass by)

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE. Pass the major West Coast launch centre for military, scientific and commercial space missions.

Los Alamos (pass by)

LOS ALAMOS AND SALOMON PICO. Travel through old ranching country linked to the legendary Californio bandit Salomon Pico.

Santa Maria Valley (pass by)

SANTA MARIA VALLEY. Enter a renowned wine region celebrated for cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

San Rafael Wilderness (pass by)

SAN RAFAEL WILDERNESS. View the rugged backcountry of Los Padres National Forest and the ridge of Hurricane Deck.

Santa Maria (pass by)

SANTA MARIA. Finish in a city founded amid fertile farmland, a mild coastal climate and a rich ranching tradition.

Presqu'ile Winery (pass by)

PRESQU’ILE WINERY. See a contemporary Santa Maria Valley estate known for cool-climate wines and sweeping vineyard views.

PCPA - Pacific Conservatory Theatre (pass by)

PACIFIC CONSERVATORY THEATRE. See Santa Maria’s respected professional theatre and training company on the Allan Hancock College campus.

Rancho Sisquoc Winery (pass by)

RANCHO SISQUOC WINERY. Discover a historic estate at the eastern edge of the Santa Maria Valley wine country.

River View Park (pass by)

RIVER VIEW PARK. See a spacious Buellton park beside the Santa Ynez River with lawns, trails and valley scenery.

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Los Angeles–Santa Maria Self-Guided Pacific Coast Audio Drive?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Los Angeles–Santa Maria Self-Guided Pacific Coast Audio Drive?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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).

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Q: What's included in the price?

The following is 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.

The following is NOT included:

Smartphone or tablet.
Transportation (use your own vehicle).
Attraction Tickets.
Parking fees.
In-person tour guide.

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Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?

Accessibility information for the Los Angeles–Santa Maria Self-Guided Pacific Coast Audio Drive is as follows:

Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Apr 2025

Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Los Angeles–Santa Maria Self-Guided Pacific Coast Audio Drive 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!

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Los Angeles–Santa Maria Self-Guided Pacific Coast Audio Drive

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