Coastal 17-Mile Drive Self-Guided Audio Tour (Monterey & Carmel)
Overview
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. This self-guided driving tour allows you to explore 17 Mile Drive with maximum flexibility and value.
Do you plan to add more travel to your Monterey trip — perhaps cruising down the scenic Pacific Coast Highway (Route 1), visiting SF, exploring LA, or checking out any of California’s famous national parks? Then my California Tour Bundle is right for you! California’s a huge, beautiful state, so why limit yourself to just one part of it?
California Bundle includes:
• Joshua Tree NP
• Big Sur
• Pacific Coast Highway
• Silicon Valley
• Lake Tahoe
• La Jolla
• San Francisco
• LA filming locations
• Hollywood celebrity homes
• Sequoia & Kings Canyon NP
• Death Valley NP
• Yosemite NP
• Hoover Dam
• 17 Mile Drive
Do you plan to add more travel to your Monterey trip — perhaps cruising down the scenic Pacific Coast Highway (Route 1), visiting SF, exploring LA, or checking out any of California’s famous national parks? Then my California Tour Bundle is right for you! California’s a huge, beautiful state, so why limit yourself to just one part of it?
California Bundle includes:
• Joshua Tree NP
• Big Sur
• Pacific Coast Highway
• Silicon Valley
• Lake Tahoe
• La Jolla
• San Francisco
• LA filming locations
• Hollywood celebrity homes
• Sequoia & Kings Canyon NP
• Death Valley NP
• Yosemite NP
• Hoover Dam
• 17 Mile Drive
Inclusions
- App on your phone: A link to download the Tour Guide App by Action and Password for your 14+ tours.
- Flexible schedule: Use any day, any time. Travel over multiple days or on next trip. Never expires.
- Good value: Buy just one per car. Don’t pay for each person. Save money compared to a bus tour.
- Easy to use: Stories play automatically by GPS. Hands-free. Get HELP all day: Call, Chat, or Email.
- Private tour in your/rental car: No group. Take breaks for photos/ snacks/hikes. Go at your own pace
- Offline use: No cell signal or wifi required. Offline GPS Map & route. Stop-to-stop direction.
- Don’t miss a thing: Full itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated, videos, text, hidden gems.
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: 17 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA 93953, USA
The Pacific Grove portion of our Monterey tour is now over; the famous 17 Mile Drive portion is about to begin. This is Monterey's most famous "attraction" and one of the most beautiful coastal drives in the world.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
We'll embark on this scenic drive in downtown Monterey, near the historic Fisherman's Wharf.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: 700 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
Our explorations along Monterey's Pacific Grove bring us to Cannery Row, immortalized by John Steinbeck.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
Our drive down 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 and personal with a huge variety of sea creatures.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lovers Point Park, 631 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA
Our drive through Monterey continues along the Pacific Grove, heading closer to the top attraction: the 17 Mile Drive. Along the way, we see beautiful waterfront properties, the scenic Lovers Point Park, and the unmistakeable Kissing Rock.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Point Pinos Lighthouse (1855), 80 Asilomar Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA
Our Monterey tour continues around the Point Pinos Bend, where we'll learn about the famous lighthouse.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Kissing Rock View Point, 1111 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA
Keep an eye out for our next sight: the Kissing Rock!
This isn’t really a rock. It’s actually a natural formation of two granite rocks that have fused together over time. Since they appear to be kissing, this spot was officially named “The Kissing Rock” in April 1970.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Asilomar State Beach, Sunset Dr, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA
The drive then takes us along Asilomar Beach, known for it's tidepools, which teem with life.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Inn at Spanish Bay, 2700 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA 93953, USA
Our first vista along the 17 Mile Drive portion of this Monterey tour is at Spanish Bay. We'll explore Monterey's history as we drive.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 17 Mile Drive, 17 Mile Dr, California, USA
Our 17 Mile Drive tour then brings us to Point Joe. Here we'll learn the story of two well-known shipwrecks… the St. Paul and the Celia. We'll also understand why this ocean is known as “The Restless Sea”!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Point Joe, 17 17 Mile Dr Stop Number 5, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
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!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: China Rock, 17 Mile Drive Stop Number 6, Pebble Beach, CA
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!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bird Rock Vista Point, Bird Rock Rd, Pebble Beach, CA
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Seal Rock Creek Beach, 3105 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA 93953, USA
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fanshell Overlook, 17 Mile Drive Stop Number 9, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
As we continue to drive along the scenic 17 Mile Drive, we'll also be able to stop at the Fanshell Beach Overlook.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Cypress Point Lookout, 17 Mile Drive Stop Number 10, Pebble Beach, CA
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!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Crocker Cypress Grove, 3158 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA 93953, USA
As we drive, we'll pass Crocker Grove, which honors the man who almost single-handedly built the 17 Mile Drive. Crocker put in a lot of effort into beautifying the coastal drive while preserving its natural history and terrain.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lone Cypress, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pescadero Point, 3290 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA 93953, USA
Pescadero Point is legendary with fans of the paranormal. We'll hear all about the spooky tales of this stop.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach, Monterey County, California
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: 17 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA 93953, USA
The Pacific Grove portion of our Monterey tour is now over; the famous 17 Mile Drive portion is about to begin. This is Monterey's most famous "attraction" and one of the most beautiful coastal drives in the world.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
We'll embark on this scenic drive in downtown Monterey, near the historic Fisherman's Wharf.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: 700 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
Our explorations along Monterey's Pacific Grove bring us to Cannery Row, immortalized by John Steinbeck.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
Our drive down 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 and personal with a huge variety of sea creatures.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lovers Point Park, 631 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA
Our drive through Monterey continues along the Pacific Grove, heading closer to the top attraction: the 17 Mile Drive. Along the way, we see beautiful waterfront properties, the scenic Lovers Point Park, and the unmistakeable Kissing Rock.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Point Pinos Lighthouse (1855), 80 Asilomar Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA
Our Monterey tour continues around the Point Pinos Bend, where we'll learn about the famous lighthouse.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Kissing Rock View Point, 1111 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA
Keep an eye out for our next sight: the Kissing Rock!
This isn’t really a rock. It’s actually a natural formation of two granite rocks that have fused together over time. Since they appear to be kissing, this spot was officially named “The Kissing Rock” in April 1970.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Asilomar State Beach, Sunset Dr, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA
The drive then takes us along Asilomar Beach, known for it's tidepools, which teem with life.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Inn at Spanish Bay, 2700 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA 93953, USA
Our first vista along the 17 Mile Drive portion of this Monterey tour is at Spanish Bay. We'll explore Monterey's history as we drive.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 17 Mile Drive, 17 Mile Dr, California, USA
Our 17 Mile Drive tour then brings us to Point Joe. Here we'll learn the story of two well-known shipwrecks… the St. Paul and the Celia. We'll also understand why this ocean is known as “The Restless Sea”!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Point Joe, 17 17 Mile Dr Stop Number 5, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
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!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: China Rock, 17 Mile Drive Stop Number 6, Pebble Beach, CA
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!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bird Rock Vista Point, Bird Rock Rd, Pebble Beach, CA
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Seal Rock Creek Beach, 3105 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA 93953, USA
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fanshell Overlook, 17 Mile Drive Stop Number 9, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
As we continue to drive along the scenic 17 Mile Drive, we'll also be able to stop at the Fanshell Beach Overlook.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Cypress Point Lookout, 17 Mile Drive Stop Number 10, Pebble Beach, CA
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!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Crocker Cypress Grove, 3158 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA 93953, USA
As we drive, we'll pass Crocker Grove, which honors the man who almost single-handedly built the 17 Mile Drive. Crocker put in a lot of effort into beautifying the coastal drive while preserving its natural history and terrain.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lone Cypress, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pescadero Point, 3290 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA 93953, USA
Pescadero Point is legendary with fans of the paranormal. We'll hear all about the spooky tales of this stop.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach, Monterey County, California
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- How it works: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a text/email with instructions. Download the app (while in good wifi/signal) and use your unique password to access your tours. To begin touring, go to the Starting Point and launch the app. The audio starts automatically. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience. Please note that no one will meet you at the starting point.
- Good value: Purchase only one tour for the entire vehicle instead of taking the bus and paying for each person. You will see a significant saving. Connect your phone to car speakers by a wire or bluetooth. Enjoy the tour by listening together as you drive.
- Flexible Schedule: Once the app/tour is on your phone, you can use it any day and at any time. You can use it over multiple days. And, also use it on your next trip here. This tour never expires.
- Preview the tour: You can use it before the trip at home (highly recommended), use it during the trip, and use it after you come back.
- Don't miss a thing: You will get everything with the app - a complete itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated audio stories, story script, images, videos, deep dives, hidden gems, exciting locations, recommendations for hikes, adventure, activities, treks, and stop-by-stop direction.
- Private tour: You can use it in your car or rental car. No worries about groups or crowds. Start the tour app on your phone. And it will direct you step by step. You can stop for as many breaks as you like. Take a break for Instagram photos, and take a break for lunch/snacks. Go on a hike. The tour will wait for you and start when you start again. You can even do the tour over multiple days. Go at your own pace.
- Easy to use: The stories play themselves as soon as the GPS is activated. It requires no use of your hands at all. You can get HELP by calling, chatting, or emailing any time of the day.
- Offline: There is no need for a cell signal or Wi-Fi while touring. App’s GPS map works offline.
- Expiration/go again: The tour will last for the rest of your life on your phone. It is available for use on any day of your next trip.
- Use pictures for a photo book: Create a photo book using clean (no crowd) app images of each spot to make a memorable trip. All the photos and the correct sequence is ready in the app for you to use.
- Social media: Share clean (no crowd) images with friends/family.
- Devices supported include iPhones with iOS 13 & above, Android phones with version 9 & above and all cellular-enabled tablets & iPads.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Della_C
July 2023
Narration was spot on! Views were spectacular! The self-guided tour gave us the flexibility to see the sights at our pace and time available.
Narration was spot on! Views were spectacular! The self-guided tour gave us the flexibility to see the sights at our pace and time available.