Pacific Coast Highway Smartphone Driving Tour between LA & San Diego in Los Angeles booking from $3.99

Pacific Coast Highway Smartphone Driving Tour between LA & San Diego

Overview

Hook your smartphone up to your vehicle and listen to a tour guide while you drive!

Follow the suggested route along the Pacific Coast Highway and discover one of the most scenic drives in the world! Start anywhere along the route between Los Angeles or San Diego. The tour experience is the same in either direction.

Learn about cities and towns nestled along the coast including Oceanside, Carlsbad, Long Beach, Dana Point, San Onofre & more! We’ll point out must-see sights like the Sunset Beach and Torrey Pines. Hear about Louis Zamperini, Crystal Cove State Park and the RMS Queen Mary.

With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and take your time exploring. Tour guide commentary will play automatically as you drive, using an easy to navigate live GPS map. No data is used during the tour.

This audio guide will keep your group entertained & engaged along the way. Each point of interest also has a fun multiple-choice trivia question about the sights.

City: Los Angeles

Sun 23 Feb

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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

Additional Info

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
This is a self-guided tour so you'll use your own vehicle. When stopping, please abide by all federal & provincial health rules & recommendations.

What To Expect

El Segundo

We'll tell you how El Segundo got it's name and the main industries located here.

Manhattan Beach

We'll tell you an interesting story behind the name Manhattan Beach.

Redondo Beach

Redondo Beach has a rather notorious past! We'll tell you why.

Torrance

Hear how Torrance was, and still is, the perfect location for a Japanese automobile maker's North American Headquarters!

Long Beach

For those that thought Long Beach was just a beach, well, it's much more than that. We'll tell you why.

California State University Long Beach

Hear about some of the famous alumni who called this university their own.

Seal Beach

We'll tell you how Seal Beach was once a gambling destination!

Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge

There are four different habitats within the refuge, supporting a variety of species. We'll tell you a little about them.

Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

The path to the protection of this reserve is long and varied! We'll give a shortened version.

Huntington Beach

We'll tell you why Huntington Beach is called "Surf City".

Newport Beach

Welcome to the seaside city of Newport Beach! Although it's now known mostly for it's sandy beaches and ocean fun, it once supported a large number of

Crystal Cove State Park

As you drive along the incredible coastline, you'll see some signs for Crystal Cove State Park. It all started back in 1874 when land owner and founder...

Laguna Beach

Welcome to the beautiful seaside resort city of Laguna Beach.As you can imagine, the scenic beauty of the isolated coastline and hills was very attractive to, well, pretty much everyone. It was...

Laguna Beach Pirate Tower

Battered by the unending cycle of tides, a lonely stone turret called “Pirate Tower” stands sixty feet tall and is surrounded by sandstone cliffs. It's one of...

Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

It's an important regional wildlife preserve, and is home to a number of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails. It also features some interesting geological...

Dana Point

Welcome to Dana Point, the dolphin-and-whale capital of the world! There are more dolphins per square mile in these glistening waters than...

San Clemente

Welcome to San Clemente! “The Spanish Village by the Sea”.As you pass by, you may see...

San Onofre

If you take a look to the ocean, you'll catch a glimpse of San Onofre State Beach. Well, if you're travelling north, you'll see some factories first and a nuclear power plant (more on that later)...

Las Flores View Point on the El Camino Real

If you're heading south towards San Diego, in a minute-or-so you'll see signs for Vista Point. This is a nice lookout and a great spot to stop for some rest..

Oceanside

Funny enough, folklore tells us that Oceanside really just named itself! Originally, when the area was made up of ranches, people would say...

Carlsbad

Carlsbad has a huge area called "The Flower Fields", a gorgeous tourist attraction that blooms in...

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center

Depending on your direction of travel, you either just went over a bridge, or will in the next couple minutes. That bridge traverses the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Funny enough, Agua Hedionda is Spanish for....

Batiquitos Lagoon

The lagoon we have here, Batiquitos, is a natural one. There’s even evidence of people using it as far back as 8,000 years....

Encinitas

Welcome to Encinitas, another beautiful beach city, although it’s actually named for it's trees! When Gaspar de Portola led a Spanish expedition-through here...

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve

In a few moments, if you look inland, you'll notice you are entering a low-lying wetland area. This is the San Elijo Lagoon...

Cardiff State Beach

Now, if you look to the ocean, you may be able to see Cardiff State Beach, which is great for swimming, beachcombing and exploring..

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

You're currently passing through one of San Diego's treasures, Torrey Pines. 1,750 acres devoted to the conservation of wildlife, waterfowl and...

Bruce's Beach

Small local park known for its role in African-American history, as well as its scenic views.

Hermosa Beach Pier

Long-standing pier with ocean views, public restrooms & many food & drink options nearby.

Redondo Beach Pier

Landmark pier known for scenic oceanfront dining, shopping & nightlife, plus music & festivals.

Torrance State Beach

Amazing Beach.

South Coast Botanic Garden

Former landfill transformed into a botanical garden with themed areas, a koi pond & a peaceful vibe.

Ken Malloy Regional Park

Lakeside park offering nature trails, picnic spots with BBQs, lighted sports fields & a playground.

Aquarium of the Pacific

Pacific Ocean dwellers on display at this large aquarium with touch tanks & behind-the-scenes tours.

Bolsa Chica State Beach

A beachfront state park with fire rings & RV campsites, featuring sunbathing, surfing & volleyball.

Newport Beach Pier

Scenic pier popular for fishing & ocean views, convenient to beach & nearby shops & restaurants.

Castaways Park

Paved paths along the water here offer sweeping views of the bay & the ocean, plus parking.

Balboa Pier

Built in 1906, this pier offers a retro-themed diner & is popular for fishing & watching the sunset.

Corona Del Mar State Beach

Scenic natural area & popular swimming/surfing area featuring a sandy beach framed by cliffs.

Crescent Bay Beach

Scenic inlet with golden sand, rocky cliffs & tide pools, plus parking, restrooms & showers.

Treasure Island Beach

Wesley Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, United States

1,000 Steps Beach

Steep stairs lead to this public beach popular for surfing, sunbathing & volleyball.

Doheny State Beach

Park area & beach has campsites in the southern end; volleyball, picnics & surfing up north.

Capistrano Beach Park

About Capistrano Beach Park - OC Parks Sandy venue with beach volleyball, a basketball court & facilities; fire rings allowed, but no dogs.

Harbor Beach

N Pacific St, Oceanside, CA 92054, United States

Oceanside Pier

Originally built in 1888, this wooden 596-m. pier is the 6th version & offers a 1950s-style diner.

South Carlsbad State Beach

Scenic beach known for swimming, surfing, diving, fishing & picnicking, plus a cliffside campground.

San Elijo State Beach

2-mile stretch of sand with large campgrounds popular for swimming, surfing, snorkeling & picnics.

Annie's Canyon Trail

Rugged wilderness hiking paths in an ecological reserve with sweeping ocean & lagoon views.

Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Interactive tide pools & exhibitions for all things under the sea in an oceanside building.

Tecolote Canyon Park Visitor Information

This park running along the coast & up to the mouth of Tecolote Canyon includes a visitors center.

SeaWorld

Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more.

USS Midway Museum

Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier.

La Jolla Cove

Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers.

San Diego Zoo

Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society.

Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial

Massive cross monument honoring American veterans, with plaques telling their stories.

Balboa Park

Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more.

La Jolla Shores Park

2-block space steps away from the sand & waves offers grassy area & playgrounds.

Children's Pool

Protected sandy cove home to many adult harbor seals & their pups, open for swimming in summer.

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

Natural cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean offer views of the coast & the occasional cliff diver.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews (5)

Cheryl_h

Nov 2022

This was a rip off! The app they had me download did not have the tour for which we paid. We were on the route and wanted to pick up the guided tour - per advertised - and paid for and unable to download. VERY DISAPPOINTED.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

It sounds as though you did not have the correct app downloaded as the tours are quite easy to find and download. We are always available for assistance by telephone, text and email and would have been happy to help had you reached out. If you would like to contact us we can help you get the tour downloaded or arrange a refund.

X2801BBpaulh

Apr 2022

The entire tour is based on the premise that a trip from El Segunda to San Diego takes about 2.5 hours on the Pacific Highway. That’s not possible. The program provides no GPS guidance itself but reads the user’s gps. A users GPS must constantly be reset for the next destination and does not necessarily take the intended route into consideration. The drive is beautiful but the traffic and traffic lights are not.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Hi there, I'm having a difficult time understanding your review. Yes, there is a lot of traffic, but it's also one of the most beautiful and popular road trips in the world. It also depends on when you are driving ie a Saturday afternoon will be busy. There is no resetting of any GPS required, you just start the tour and drive. The audio does use GPS, that's how it knows where you are to trigger the correct audio.

Flyer199268

Apr 2022

Kept loosing signal and wasn’t as guiding as we thought. Even got confused on which route to take. Might try again but will need to improve interaction abilities.

Response from Host

May 2022

Thanks for your review. Unfortunately the GPS signal is related to the users device. GPS accuracy has improved a lot over the past 3 or 4 years, so newer devices great but there is a chance with an older or less popular device the GPS receiver isn't great and can become intermittent. As for the route, we do provide a live GPS map as well as voice directions, but we'll take a look and see if it can be improved at all.

Pacific Coast Highway Smartphone Driving Tour between LA & San Diego

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