Scenic 17-mile self-guided driving tour in Monterey
Attractions & guided tours

Scenic 17-mile self-guided driving tour in Monterey

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$15.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours to 3 hours
Do this because
  • Discover the famous 17-Mile Drive in Monterey, California at your own pace
  • Visit must-see attractions like the 250-year-old Lone Cypress and beautiful Pebble Beach
  • Explore beaches and vistas full of sea lions, tide pools, and dramatic coastlines
  • Enhance the scenic drive with local legends, history, fun facts, and more
What to expect

Enjoy this driving tour that focuses on scenic driving along the pacific coast and through the famous pebble beach and lone cypress, from Del Monte to Carmel-by-the-sea.

Embark on this scenic drive in downtown Monterey, near the historic Fisherman's Wharf. Your explorations along Monterey's Pacific Grove will bring you to Cannery Row, immortalized by John Steinbeck. This Cannery Row ends at Monterey's second most famous attraction: the Monterey Bay Aquarium. This is an optional stop, for those looking to get up close with a huge variety of sea creatures. Then reach the Point Joe. Learn the story of two well-known shipwrecks, St. Paul and Celia. Discover why this ocean is known as “The Restless Sea”.

Head to Bird Rock and Seal Rock, both always are teeming with life. Learn how to spot the differences between seals and sea lions and identify a couple of the most common birds in the area. Afterwards, make your way through the Crocker Grove, which honors the man who almost single-handedly built 17 Mile Drive. Crocker put a lot of effort into beautifying the coastal drive while preserving its natural history and terrain. Continue the adventure through the Lone Cypress. The Lone Cypress stands dramatically at the edge of a cliff, shrouded in fog. Its roots are embedded in a rough outcropping on a granite hillside and it is framed by a backdrop of loud, crashing waves.

Finally, make your way to the scenic tour of Monterey's 17 Mile Drive where the tour ends at the world-famous Pebble Beach, a paradise of pristine white sand and sensational coastal cliffs.

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What's included
  • check Self-guided tour taken via the Action Tour Guide app
  • check Unique password (sent by email) for access to Action Tour Guide app
  • check Live GPS map on your phone
  • check Audio narration
  • check Written text explanations
  • check Route from stop to stop
  • check List of stops along route
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food or drinks
  • x_not_included Transportation
  • x_not_included Parking
  • x_not_included Entry to paid attractions
  • x_not_included Vehicle rentals
Where

Heritage Harbor Parking Garage, 100 Pacific St, Monterey, CA 93940, USA

What to remember

Know in advance:

  • This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
  • Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
  • After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do not wait until you are onsite
  • Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
  • This tour has been developed by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists
  • The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
  • Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
  • This tour is valid for an entire year - from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips
  • This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket
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Provider
ACTION TOUR GUIDE
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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