Driving the California Coast: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Carmel to Santa Cruz

Carmel-By-The-Sea, US

Highlights

  • Picturesque splendor of the California coast
  • Exploring charming coastal towns along the way
  • Opportunity to visit three state parks
  • Self-guided audio tour at your own pace
  • Ending at the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Meeting Point

Starts at Mission Ranch in Carmel by the Sea. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace.

Meeting point

26270 Dolores St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923 , United States

End point

End Point

This self-guided driving tour ends in front of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Meeting point

400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Mission Ranch Restaurant

This self-guided audio tour starts in front of Mission Ranch. You'll hear a bit about how VoiceMap works, what you can expect on the drive and a bit about Mission Ranch.

2

Fairy Tale Cottages of Hugh Comstock

The tour passes by a few of Carmel's Fairy Tale Houses.

3

Fort Ord Dunes State Park

The tour includes an option stop at Fort Ord Dunes State Park.

4

Pezzini Farms

The tour passes by, and includes an option stop at, Pezzini Farms.

5

Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

The tour includes an option stop at the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park.

6

Capitola Historical Museum

The tour passes by the Capitola History Museum.

7

Esplanade Park

The tour passes by the Capitola's Esplanade.

8

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

The tour passes by the Santa Cruz Mission State Park.

9

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

The tour ends in front of the Santa Cruz Boardwalk.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Additional information
    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Additional information
    Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Additional information
    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Provided by VoiceMap Audio Tours

What our experts say

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    Start early to beat traffic.
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    Try local seafood in Monterey.
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    Consider stopping at Moss Landing.
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    Check out Capitola's colorful beach.
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    Bring snacks for a scenic picnic.

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