Smartphone Driving Tour between Santa Maria & Monterey 'Big Sur'
Pismo Beach, USA
- 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
- Good mobile or WiFi connection needed for the initial download
- No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
- No signal required or data used during tour
- Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle
- **Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.
- Attraction Tickets
- Smartphone or tablet
- Transportation (use your own vehicle)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Valley Pacific Travel Center1155 E Betteravia Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454, USA
The tour starts at either Santa Maria or Monterey, although you can start anywhere along the route. The specific point for Santa Maria is Highway 101 at E Betteravia Road.
End point
- H4VJ+XP MontereyH4VJ+XPM Monterey, CA, USA
The tour stops at either Santa Maria or Monterey, although you can start anywhere along the route. The specific point for Monterey is the Pacific Coast Highway #101 and Highway 68, the Monterey Salines Highway.
Operating hours
- 07/28/2020 - 08/18/2027
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Itinerary
Santa Maria (Pass By)
Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve (Pass By)
Santa Barbara Wine Region (Pass By)
Arroyo Grande (Pass By)
Grover Beach (Pass By)
Pismo Beach (Pass By)
Monarch Butterfly Grove (Pass By)
Montana de Oro State Park (Pass By)
San Luis Obispo (Pass By)
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden (Pass By)
Morro Bay (Pass By)
Cayucos Pier (Pass By)
The Whale Trail (Pass By)
Harmony (Pass By)
Cambria (Pass By)
Hearst San Simeon State Park (Pass By)
Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center (Pass By)
Hearst Castle (Pass By)
Piedras Blancas Light Station (Pass By)
Los Padres National Forest (Pass By)
Fort Hunter Ligget (Pass By)
Jade Cove (Pass By)
Lucia (Pass By)
Big Creek State Marine Reserve (Pass By)
Esalen Institute (Pass By)
Slates Hot Springs (Pass By)
McWay Falls (Pass By)
Santa Lucia Range (Pass By)
Big Sur (Pass By)
Bixby Bridge (Pass By)
Garrapata State Park (Pass By)
Point Lobos (Pass By)
Whalers Cove (Pass By)
Carmel-by-the-Sea (Pass By)
Monterey (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Wheelchair accessible
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Reviews
3.7
based on 9 reviews
Lisa_R, Jul 2026
It was an AMAZING DRIVE full of beautiful scenery on BOTH sides of the road. Abundant wildlife and walks alongside the Pacific Coast were memories that won’t fade away soon. The narrator of the trip made reference to much of what we passed by and gave valuable insights, historical information and fun trivia that made the drive PERFECT! I would add that when you get close to Big Sur you begin an 80 +/- drive with no cell service (80 miles with 25-35 mph speed limits).
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the 5⭐ review! It’s wonderful to hear the Big Sur drive left such a lasting impression and that the narration helped bring the journey to life with insights and stories. We also appreciate you pointing out the long stretch without cell service — it’s a helpful tip for anyone planning the same adventure. The manual narration trigger option, explained in the tutorial, is useful during those low‑signal sections to ensure nothing gets missed. Thanks again for sharing your experience with us!
Brandon_S, Aug 2024
Dialogue was interesting but a little corny. The directions were not very user friendly and not easily manipulated while driving. Definitely need a passenger that is phone tech savvy with you as the driver won’t able to easily use the app.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review! We'll take a look at the tour to make sure directions are on point, and are glad you found the information about the points of interest along the route interesting!
Mark_B, Sep 2023
Download link not working and refused to issue refund. Had to book directly from vender website so paid twice.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
We are sorry to hear you had a bad experience. Not sure which company you are referring to but our record shows that our customer service walked you through setup and getting started. Please contact us directly so we can discuss how we can make things better for you.
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