San Francisco–Monterey Self-Guided Pacific Coast Audio Drive
Overview
Turn the Pacific Coast Highway between San Francisco and Monterey into a flexible, self-guided road trip. GPS-triggered stories play automatically through your smartphone as you pass Devil’s Slide, Half Moon Bay, Pescadero, Pigeon Point, Año Nuevo, Shark Fin Cove, Natural Bridges, Santa Cruz and Elkhorn Slough. Start at either end, drive in either direction, pause for viewpoints and explore on your schedule. Pigeon Point’s grounds remain open, although the lighthouse tower is closed for restoration. Download before departure; no signal is required during the tour. Transportation, parking, attraction admission, a smartphone and an in-person guide are not included.
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 app
- 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 admission
- Parking fees
- In-person tour guide
Meeting Location
Monterey
CA 93940, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
PG7X+PQX Outer Mission
San Francisco, CA, USA
The tour stops at either San Francisco or Monterey, although you can start anywhere along the route. Tour experience is the same in either direction.
What To Expect
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San Francisco (pass by)
Devils Slide (pass by)
Montara (pass by)
Moss Beach (pass by)
Montara Point Lighthouse (pass by)
El Granada (pass by)
Half Moon Bay (pass by)
San Gregorio (pass by)
California Coastal National Monument (pass by)
Pescadero (pass by)
Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve (pass by)
Pigeon Point Lighthouse (pass by)
Ano Nuevo State Reserve (pass by)
Davenport (pass by)
Shark Fin Cove (pass by)
Coast Dairies State Beaches (pass by)
Wilder Ranch State Park (pass by)
Natural Bridges State Beach (pass by)
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (pass by)
Santa Cruz (pass by)
Aptos (pass by)
Watsonville (pass by)
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (pass by)
Moss Landing State Wildlife Area (pass by)
Castroville (pass by)
Salinas (pass by)
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (pass by)
Monterey (pass by)
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 San Francisco–Monterey Self-Guided Pacific Coast Audio Drive?
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Activity code: C-214606P99
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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).
- 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 app.
- 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 admission.
- Parking fees.
- In-person tour guide.
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 San Francisco–Monterey Self-Guided Pacific Coast Audio Drive is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Francisco–Monterey 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!
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
- 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 app
- 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 admission
- Parking fees
- In-person tour guide
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
