Scenic 17 Mile Drive Self-Driving Tour

This is not an entrance ticket to Scenic 17-Mile Drive. Check opening hours before your visit.

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal guide, audio tour, and map all in one. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Note: This 23-mile-long tour covers the essentials of a 17-mile Drive in 2+ hours.

At Point Joe, listen to the narrator to learn about the European explorers who first came to this part of the coast. Later, drive past Bird Rock, where you can see Brandt's cormorants, pelicans, and California sea lions sharing the rock.

At your next stop, you will see the harbor seals at Fanshell Overlook and learn about their pupping season from your guide. As you continue your drive, you will learn about the history of the 5000-acre Del Monte Forest of Monterey Cypress trees and listen to the intriguing story of a 250-year-old lone cypress that isn't entirely alone.

Finally, stop at the Lodge at Pebble Beach and rest at one of the public areas or putter around in one of the many charming shops.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

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

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!

Points of Interest along the 17 Mile Drive:

• Fisherman's Wharf
• Cannery Row
• Monterey Bay Aquarium
• Lovers Point Park
• The Kissing Rock
• Point Pinos Lighthouse
• Asilomar State Beach
• 17 Mile Drive
• Spanish Bay
• Point Joe
• China Rock
• Bird Rock
• Seal Rock Creek Beach
• Fanshell Overlook
• Cypress Point Lookout
• The Crocker Cypress Grove
• Lone Cypress
• Pescadero Point
• Pebble Beach
• Pebble Beach Overlook
• Stillwater Cove

Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:

• This is a flexible and self-led tour that uses location-sensing technology as you drive.
• The tour features in-depth audio narration that plays as you drive.
• You can purchase just one tour for the entire car and use it as many times as you wish.
• The audio tour is valid for one year after download, and you can use it as often as you want within that time.
• Once downloaded, the tour works completely offline, and you can tour your way by choosing when to start, stop, fast-forward, or rewind.
• If you need any help, you can always reach out to a real person via call, chat, or email.

You're purchasing a self-guided tour, not an entrance ticket. It begins at Carmel Way, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA, USA. Be sure to check your email before you begin to download the Action Tour Guide app. Then, enter your unique password into the app and access your tour. These steps require strong wifi/signal. Once at the starting point at Carmel Way, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA, USA, the tour audio will automatically begin. Follow the audio instructions and the route. Have questions? Visit Action Tour Guide’s Help page: https://actiontourguide.com/faq/

What's included

• 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!
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• Easy-to-use app: download the Action Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Unique password: access your tour on the Action Tour Guide App

What's not included

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
• Food/Drinks

Know before you book

• Embark on a self-guided journey with the Action Tour Guide app, serving as your comprehensive guide, audio narrator, and map in one convenient package.
• Secure a vehicle prior to the tour. A single purchase is sufficient for the entire vehicle, not requiring individual bookings per passenger.
• Post-booking, expect an email containing the Action Tour Guide app download link and a unique password to unlock your exclusive tour access.
• Experience a tour crafted by local experts, brought to life through the storytelling of creative writers and the voice of professional narrators.
• Engage with animated videos at numerous stops, offering visual insights into unseen aspects, from historical scenes to hidden interiors.
• Your purchased tour remains valid for one year from the booking date, offering flexibility should your travel plans evolve—no need for booking adjustments within this period.