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Big Sur Highway 1 Tour Guide app for iPhone and iPad


4.4 ( 6304 ratings )
Travel Navigation Entertainment
Developer: 17 Mile Drive Day Trips
Free
Current version: 1.8, last update: 1 year ago
First release : 10 Jul 2019
App size: 60.03 Mb

Welcome to the narrated driving tour of Big Sur! This stunning drive in California is the most scenic stretch of the famous Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1) road trip.

Big Sur:
Imagine hitting the open road. Rolling the windows down, listening to crashing waves as an ocean breeze tousles your hair, and just... driving. Stopping to visit a little coastal village, sampling the freshest seafood youve ever tasted, and watching the sunset over the deep blue Pacific. It’s not just the stuff of daydreams, it’s a real place called Big Sur.

Cruise down the most scenic stretch of the famous Pacific Coast Highway, admiring the unmatched scenery and hearing real stories about the history and people who have passed through and written about this stunning destination. Get pointers about all the best attractions along the highway, including secluded spots most visitors miss!

From the most photographed bridge in the country to the rocky coastline and lush greenery of state parks, and the fairytale cottages of Carmel-by-the-Sea, there’s a little bit of everything on this drive, and you won’t want to miss a bit of it. So get behind the wheel and get out there!

Are you ready to turn your phone into a personal tour guide? This app offers a fully-guided experience - just like a local giving you a personalized, turn-by-turn, fully-guided tour.

This scenic self-guided tour of Big Sur includes:

■ Monterey & 17 Mile Drive
■ Carmel-by-the-Sea
■ Fairytale Cottages
■ Carmel Village & Beach
■ The Pacific Coast Highway
■ Garrapata Beach & State Park
■ Bixby Creek Bridge
■ Point Sur State Historic Park
■ Andrew Molera State Park
■ Big Sur
■ Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge & Beach
■ Seal Beach Scenic Overlook
■ Partington Cove
■ McWay Falls
■ Waterfall House
■ California’s State Parks
■ Big Creek Bridge
■ Big Creek Cove Vista Point
■ Limekiln State Park
■ Jade Cove
■ Ragged Point
■ Elephant Seal Vista Point
■ Hearst Castle
■ Nitt Witt Ridge
■ Morro Bay


APP FEATURES:

■ Award-winning platform
The app, which has been featured on Thrillist, was the recipient of the “Laurel Award” from the Newport Mansions, who use Action Tour Guide for over a million tours per year.

■ Plays automatically
The app knows where you are and which direction you are heading, and plays audio automatically about the things you are seeing, plus stories and tips and advice. Simply follow the GPS map & the routing line.

■ Fascinating stories
Be immersed in an engaging, accurate, and entertaining story about each point of interest. The stories are professionally narrated and prepared by local guides.

■ Works offline
No data, cellular or wireless network connection needed! Download over Wi-Fi/Data before your tour.

■ Freedom of travel
No scheduled tour timings, no crowded groups, and no rush to move along past stops that interest you. You have total freedom to skip ahead, linger, and take as many photos as you’d like.


FREE DEMO:

Check out the free demo to get an idea of what this tour is all about. If you like it, purchase the tour to get access to all the stories. And the best part? This tour never expires, so you can take all these tours whenever you choose


QUICK TIPS:

■ Download ahead of time, over data or WiFi.
■ Be sure the phone battery is fully charged, or take an external battery pack.

NEW TOURS!

■ The Pacific Coast Highway:
Explore the entire breathtaking highway with this road trip tour guide! Drive from San Francisco to LA or LA to SF. See Bixby Bridge, explore Pebble Beach, visit Lone Cypress, enjoy Big Sur, play on Malibu beach, and so much more.

■ California Bundle
Get the ultimate California experience in this comprehensive bundle. From sun-catching in San Diego and star-spotting in LA to the serene wilderness of Lake Tahoe or Joshua Tree, there’s something for everyone in the Golden State!


NOTE:
Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This app uses your GPS to allow real-time tracking of your route.