Highway 1 Self-Driving Tour Bundle

Embark on a self-driving audio tour of California’s stunning Highway 1, the Pacific Coast Highway. Explore the beautiful coastline between San Francisco and Los Angeles at your own pace.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pacifica - As you drive through the town of Pacifica, you’ll learn about the history of San Francisco Bay and Spanish explorer Gaspar de Portolá, who put it on the map. You’ll also uncover the unusual story behind how the town got its name.
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!
  • Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
What's Not Included
  • Foods & Drinks
Additional Information

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

Welcome to the GPS-enabled driving tour of California’s famous Highway 1, the Pacific Coast Highway! This self-guided audio tour stretches between San Francisco and Los Angeles, one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world! This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore Highway 1 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.

New, extra validity — now yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

The tour includes two bonus tours: Santa Monica and san Luis Obispo.

  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email with instructions. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the separate app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular.
  • How to start the tour: 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. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing Savings: why pay for an expensive, crowded, and limited bus tour — priced per person! — when you can have ONE amazing audio guide on your OWN phone for your WHOLE group?
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app’s features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
  • Minimum Mobile OS Requirement: iOS 14 or later / Android 9 (Pie) or later. It is compatible with iPad models that have a GPS chip.
Location
PG6H+8F San Francisco
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kyliemh5908te
Jul 5, 2023
Great info - Using the audio guide was so informative and made the experience of Arches NP more enjoyable. Thank you!
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V4283rpmichaelk
Mar 14, 2024
Interesting stories - Interesting stories, nice voice, good frequency of the chapters. I could have needed some more guidance on how to access certain spots.
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613juliez
Nov 10, 2023
Beautiful drive down the coast - The views and information were amazing. So easy to download. The directions were a little vague at times. Once you are off route it stops talking to you and it's a little difficult to get back on route.
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A7391hnjuliab
Aug 10, 2023
Love it - We enjoyed driving Highway 1 from north to south. Very impressive and beautiful!
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Kristi
Nov 17, 2022
Interesting and worth the money - We really enjoyed the audio tour from Napa to LA. It worked quite well, as long as we stayed on the designated/correlating route. At times we felt like we would have enjoyed more information about some of the major landmarks, but overall, it was definitely worth the $15.
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Go43148135694
Sep 16, 2022
Useful and easier than any map. - Found App helpful. Would have missed some interesting stops if we didn’t use it. Having some history and background of the area useful. Price is reasonable.
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316timl
Sep 12, 2022
Good, not great - All in all, not a terrible app, but it could have been so much better. Too many gaps and some of the timing was off...not sure why as it reads via GPS. I would add a little Californian music (Beach Boys etc) . Sadly, we will always compare any driving audio app with the Shaka tour we had in Hawaii. They have it down perfectly.
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V1449azgeorgel
May 5, 2023
Interesting, but can use some improvement during quiet passages - App worked great using the GPS feature. Interesting tidbits given during the drive but there’s too many blank or silent spots during the drive. If you’re using the app and using Bluetooth to connect to your car radio, this means a silent ride for the majority of the trip. It would be nice if there were some background music that accompanied the narrative, particularly during silent passages. Perhaps if the app can integrate another audio app such as Pandora, Apple Music, Amazon or a local radio station app, this would be awesome!
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X6485lschristopherw
Sep 23, 2022
Bugs in the app make it crash, not even worth the cheap price - The app crashes after every audio clip. It says "refer to the map" and the screen goes white. You then have to reboot the app. This is annoying but can be done if you're with another person but could not be done if you're driving alone. The GPS does not work either, so you have to figure out where you are and then play the clip for that area yourself. Which means places are missed. The app is cheap but still isn't worth the cheap price with all the bugs.
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Jose_r
Sep 19, 2022
Inoperative software. - Every time I attempted to load the guided tour within google maps it took me to a housing community and then wouldn’t start the tour. The tour never ran. We ended up just finding our own way the old school way following signage.
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