Scenic 17-Mile Drive Tour - Self Drive Audio Guide from Monterey & Carmel in Monterey & Carmel booking from $14.99

Scenic 17-Mile Drive Tour - Self Drive Audio Guide from Monterey & Carmel

Overview

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

Explore the famous 17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, Monterey with a self-guided audio tour! Learn about iconic landmarks like Lone Cyprus, Seal Rock, and Spanish Bay as you drive past. Discover the history behind Cannery Row, Monterey's Aquarium, and Fisherman's Wharf. Experience this ultimate scenic drive at its fullest. This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore Monterey with maximum flexibility and value.

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

City: Monterey & Carmel

Sun 06 Apr

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What's Included

Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone

Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!

Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!

Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!

Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.

Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!

Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

What To Expect

Asilomar State Beach

The drive then takes us along Asilomar Beach, known for it's tidepools, which teem with life.

Point Joe

Point Joe is infamous as the site of numerous shipwrecks. From the outside, this stretch of beach looks like the entrance to the Monterey Bay harbor. In reality, the beach has a rocky underwater lining that unsuspecting ships often crashed upon. And Monterey’s foggy weather certainly didn’t help matters!

China Rock

The next stop on our 17 Mile Drive tour is at China Rock. This was the exact site of a small fishing village from the 1800s. We'll try to spot the marks from 1800s cooking smoke caked into the rocks!

Bird Rock Vista Point

This rock is a popular hangout spot for the local fauna when they want some downtime. Set in a small cove at one of the best vantage points in the entire bay, it’s home to harbor seals, sea lions, and of course many, many birds. If you’re visiting between November and March, you might even see the far-away spouts of migrating grey whales! Make sure your camera and binoculars are handy.

Seal Rock Creek beach

This brings us to Bird Rock and Seal Rock, both always teeming with life. We'll learn how to spot the difference between seals and sea lions, and identify a couple of the most common birds of the area.

Fanshell Overlook

As we continue to drive along the scenic 17 Mile Drive, we'll also be able to stop at the Fanshell Beach Overlook.

Cypress Point Lookout

As we approach the 17 Mile Drive's most famous attraction, the Lone Cypress, we'll learn all about cypress trees -- and what makes them so resilient!

Lone Cypress

Finally we reach 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.

Pebble Beach

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

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (38)

Alicia_A

Mar 2025

Super cool tour! Amazing views! Our first time not the last one! Is highly recommended, perfect for families

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Alicia, I’m glad you enjoyed my 17-mile Drive Self-Guided Audio Tour. The fantastic views and flexibility made it a fun family experience. If you’re ready for more scenic adventures, check out my California bundle featuring Big Sur, Yosemite, and more!

O2728OLsusanm

Mar 2025

Perfect time of year to go not too crowded. We loved stopping and getting out and seeing the waves crashing. Then getting back in your car and it picks up right where you left off and you can learn as much or as little as you want. Great economical way to learn interesting facts as you go.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Susan, I’m glad you had a fantastic time on my 17-Mile Drive Self-Guided Audio Tour. Sounds like you picked the perfect season to enjoy the breathtaking waves without the crowds. It’s great to hear that the tour’s automatic resume feature made exploring at your own pace easy. If you’re up for more scenic drives, check out my California tours, including Big Sur and Lake Tahoe. Happy exploring!

Kathy_F

Mar 2025

We fell in love with the California coastline. We saw seals, sea lions, and otters. The sea lions were even barking.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Kathy, I’m thrilled you fell in love with the California coastline while taking my 17-mile self-guided Audio Tour. Seeing seals, sea lions, and otters must have been an incredible experience—especially hearing the sea lions bark. Check out my Pacific Coast Highway or Big Sur tours if you want more scenic drives. Happy exploring!

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Scenic 17-Mile Drive Tour - Self Drive Audio Guide from Monterey & Carmel

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