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Monterey CA 17 Mile Self Guided GPS App Driving Tour

3.34 reviews17-Mile Drive

  • 0–0.1 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Experience one of the most scenic coastal drives in the world on this self-guided audio tour along California’s iconic 17-Mile Drive. Travel from Monterey to Pebble Beach as you explore dramatic ocean cliffs, windswept cypress trees, and stunning coastal viewpoints. Along the way, discover the stories behind the landscape—from Cannery Row’s fishing boom to the return of sea otters that helped restore Monterey Bay. Visit famous stops like Bird Rock, the Lone Cypress, and quiet beaches where seals and seabirds gather. With GPS-triggered audio, stories play automatically as you drive, letting you explore at your own pace. Stop for photos, walks, or simply take in the views. This tour transforms a beautiful drive into a deeper, more memorable experience.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires.
  • Self Guided driving tour of 17 mile drive in Monterey, CA
  • The tour plays automatically as you drive sharing the history and stoires

What's not

  • No Entrance Free into Monterey, this is only an app guided tour
  • No admission to museums this is only a driving tour

Itinerary

  1. Once the “Sardine Capital of the World,” this historic street is now filled with shops, restaurants, and ties to John Steinbeck’s famous novel.

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  2. Enjoy sweeping ocean views from this scenic bluff, where the rugged coastline meets the deep blue waters of Monterey Bay.

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  3. A beautiful coastal park with a surprising history, offering panoramic views and a relaxing place to walk along the water.

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  4. Watch sea otters floating in the kelp beds and learn how they helped restore the entire marine ecosystem of Monterey Bay.

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  5. A naturally formed rock formation that appears like two rocks “kissing,” making it one of the most romantic and photographed stops along the drive.

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  6. Explore tide pools filled with sea stars, crabs, and anemones in this protected stretch of rocky shoreline.

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  7. A beautiful stretch of coastline with soft white sand, coastal dunes, and a rich history dating back to early Spanish exploration.

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  8. A windswept, hauntingly beautiful coastal point known for massive waves and dramatic ocean views.

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  9. End your journey at Pebble Beach, home to world-famous golf courses, coastal views, and a rich history of preservation.

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  10. Explore 17 Mile drive and hear the history and stories as you drive.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
The tour starts in the parking lot of the Breakwater Cove Marina
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
WalknTours
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Monterey & Carmel

  • Its from-price is 83% below the median of the 98 experiences we list in Monterey & Carmel.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 64 of 98.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Monterey & Carmel

Monterey and Carmel share a rugged California peninsula of cypress-lined coast, a famous aquarium, an old Spanish capital and an artists' seaside village.

Monterey stands on the south shore of Monterey Bay in California and was the capital of Alta California under Spain and Mexico. Its historic adobe buildings, including the Custom House, line the old streets near the harbour, while Cannery Row, the former sardine-canning street made famous by John Steinbeck, is now lined with restaurants and shops. The Monterey Bay Aquarium, in a converted cannery, shows the kelp forests and open-sea life of the bay.

Top-ranked sights in Monterey & Carmel: 17-Mile Drive, Cannery Row, Monterey Bay.

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