Our most popular tour lets you make the most of your time on California's Central Coast! Experience the best of California’s Central Coast on this unforgettable private adventure featuring the world-famous Hearst Castle, scenic ocean views, elephant seals, charming coastal towns, and Paso Robles w...

• Toast Tours
• Hearst Castle
• Elephant Seal Vista Point
• San Simeon
• Booker Vineyards

• Service animals allowed, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, A current valid photo ID is required on the day of travel, Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Wear comfortable shoes and bring layers as the weather is subject to sudden changes. Often, the coastal weather can be cool with some fog and Paso Robles can be much warmer with lots of sunshine. It’s also a good idea to bring sunscreen., By California law, any children under the age of 8 years old, as well as any children shorter than 4’9” must be secured in a car seat or booster seat. Toast Tours DOES NOT provide a car seat or booster seat, and it is your responsibility to provide this yourself. Children under the age of 8 years old will not be allowed on the vehicle if you do not have a car seat or booster seat.

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone can listen together! Experience the iconic Big Sur road trip with a self-guided driving audio tour! As you drive, learn about the fairytale cottages of Carmel, the purple sand at Pfeiffer Beach, & the enormous elephant seals at San Simeon. Drive o...

• Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
• Pacific Coast Highway
• Partington Cove
• Garrapata State Park
• Point Sur State Historic Park
• Andrew Molera State Park
• Pfeiffer Beach
• Grimes Point Scenic Overlook
• Seal Beach Scenic Overlook
• McWay Falls
• Big Creek Bridge
• Big Creek Cove Vista Point
• Limekiln State Park
• Jade Cove
• Ragged Point
• Piedras Blancas Light Station
• Elephant Seal Vista Point
• Hearst Castle
• Nitt Witt Ridge
• Morro Bay

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download., How to start touring: 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 No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience., Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you, Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car, New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want., Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way., The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service., Important Note: Highway 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) is closed between Big Sur and Ragged Point due to repairs from the Regent’s Slide. This 6.8-mile stretch is impassable. For current updates, visit the Caltrans site, As of April 16, 2025, the Overlook Trail to view McWay Falls at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is closed due to a long-term retaining wall repair project. The project is expected to continue into 2026 and will also limit parking spaces within the park. At this time, the only available viewpoint for McWay Falls is a small roadside viewing area along Highway 1. The Ewoldsen Trail remains open.

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

GuideAlong's Audio Tour takes you on an incredible self-guided journey along this scenic 130 mile stretch of California’s coast. Along the way you'll be guided to all of the area's famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including towering Redwood trees, an elephant seal observation deck, and...

• Big Sur
• Bixby Bridge
• Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
• Hearst Castle
• McWay Falls
• Morro Bay
• Pfeiffer Beach
• Point Lobos
• Elephant Seal Vista Point

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels, How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time., Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account., Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour., Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips., Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date., Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule., Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore., Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline., Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged., Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email., ⚠️ Important Update: Highway 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) is currently closed between Big Sur and Ragged Point due to ongoing repairs from the Regent’s Slide. This 6.8-mile section is impassable. For the latest updates, please visit the Caltrans site., The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.

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

Connect your smartphone to your vehicle's stereo and listen to a tour guide while you drive Big Sur! Follow the suggested route along the Pacific Coast Highway, one of the most scenic drives in the world! Start anywhere along the route between Santa Maria & Monterey. Tour experience is the same in ...

• Santa Maria
• Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve
• Santa Barbara Wine Region
• Arroyo Grande
• Grover Beach
• Pismo Beach
• Montana de Oro State Park
• San Luis Obispo
• San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
• Morro Bay
• Cayucos Pier
• The Whale Trail
• Harmony
• Cambria
• Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center
• Hearst Castle
• Piedras Blancas Light Station
• Los Padres National Forest
• Fort Hunter Ligget
• Jade Cove
• Esalen Institute
• McWay Falls
• Big Sur
• Bixby Bridge
• Point Lobos
• Monterey

• Service animals allowed, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Wheelchair accessible

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

2-Day Big Sur, Monterey & Carmel Getaway with Hearst Castle – Coastal Wonders & Hidden Gems Escape on a magical 2-day journey through California’s most breathtaking coastal wonders! This all-inclusive private tour features Big Sur’s majestic cliffs and redwoods, the iconic Hearst Castle (tickets in...

• Hearst Castle

• Specialized infant seats are available, Public transportation options are available nearby, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Complimentary pickup and drop off anywhere in downtown San Francisco, Fisherman’ Wharf, Presidio, Mission District, Nob Hill, Japan town, Chinatown, Sausalito. Other location maybe added as well, Our policy regarding passengers with disabilities: Sorry, our vehicles are not equipped for passengers with disabilities and therefore, our commercial insurance doesn’t allow us to transport persons with any kind of disabilities for the sake of their own safety and well-being

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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 i...

• Pacifica
• Devil's Slide Trail
• Gray Whale Cove State Beach
• Montara
• Half Moon Bay
• Bean Hollow State Beach
• Butano State Park
• Big Basin Redwoods State Park
• Ano Nuevo State Reserve
• Davenport
• Shark Fin Cove
• Coast Dairies State Park
• Santa Cruz
• Santa Cruz Wharf
• Mystery Spot
• Rio Del Mar State Beach
• Sunset State Beach
• Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
• Monterey Bay
• Monterey
• Big Sur
• 17-Mile Drive
• Carmel Beach
• Garrapata State Park
• Point Sur State Historic Park
• Andrew Molera State Park
• Pfeiffer Beach
• Grimes Point Scenic Overlook
• Seal Beach Scenic Overlook
• Partington Cove
• McWay Falls
• Big Creek Bridge
• Big Creek Cove Vista Point
• Limekiln State Park
• Jade Cove
• Ragged Point
• Piedras Blancas Light Station
• Elephant Seal Vista Point
• Nitt Witt Ridge
• Harmony
• Cayucos
• Morro Bay
• San Luis Obispo
• Bubblegum Alley
• Avila Beach
• Dinosaur Caves Park
• Pismo Beach
• Monarch Butterfly Grove
• Guadalupe
• Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve
• The Murals of Lompoc
• Lompoc Wine Ghetto
• Jalama Beach
• Arroyo Hondo Vista Point
• Refugio State Beach
• Goleta Butterfly Grove
• Santa Barbara
• Thousand Steps Beach
• Carpinteria State Beach
• Rincon Beach Park
• Ventura
• Point Mugu State Park
• Sycamore Cove Beach
• El Matador State Beach
• Malibu
• Santa Monica
• Pacific Coast Highway
• The Getty Villa
• Hearst Castle

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download., How to start touring: 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 No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience., Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience., Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car, New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want., Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way., The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service., Important Note: Highway 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) is closed between Big Sur and Ragged Point due to repairs from the Regent’s Slide. This 6.8-mile stretch is impassable. For current updates, visit the Caltrans site, As of April 16, 2025, the Overlook Trail to view McWay Falls at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is closed due to a long-term retaining wall repair project. The project is expected to continue into 2026 and will also limit parking spaces within the park. At this time, the only available viewpoint for McWay Falls is a small roadside viewing area along Highway 1. The Ewoldsen Trail remains open.

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