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Self guided Driving Tour between LA and San Diego
Product code 214606P102
From
From USD 11.99
Dates
Available from Jul 28, 2020
Travelers
Traveler ages 0-120
Options
Between LA & San Diego
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Duration
4 hours to 5 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
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From
From USD 11.99
Self guided Driving Tour between LA and San Diego
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Duration
4 hours to 5 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Why Travelers Love This
Connect your smartphone to your vehicle and listen to a tour guide while you drive the iconic PCH! Follow the route along the Pacific Coast Highway and discover one of the most scenic drives in the world! Start anywhere along the route between Los Angeles & San Diego. The tour is the same in either direction. Learn about cities and towns nestled along the coast including Oceanside, Carlsbad, Long Beach, Dana Point & more! We’ll point out must-see sights like the Sunset Beach and Torrey Pines. Hear about Louis Zamperini and the RMS Queen Mary. With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and take your time exploring. Tour guide commentary will play automatically as you drive, using an easy to navigate GPS map. No data is used during the tour. This audio guide will keep your group entertained & engaged along the way. Each point of interest also has a fun multiple-choice trivia question about the sights. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers.
Overview
Connect your smartphone to your vehicle and listen to a tour guide while you drive the iconic PCH! Follow the route along the Pacific Coast Highway and discover one of the most scenic drives in the world! Start anywhere along the route between Los Angeles & San Diego. The tour is the same in either direction. Learn about cities and towns nestled along the coast including Oceanside, Carlsbad, Long Beach, Dana Point & more! We’ll point out must-see sights like the Sunset Beach and Torrey Pines. Hear about Louis Zamperini and the RMS Queen Mary. With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and take your time exploring. Tour guide commentary will play automatically as you drive, using an easy to navigate GPS map. No data is used during the tour. This audio guide will keep your group entertained & engaged along the way. Each point of interest also has a fun multiple-choice trivia question about the sights. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers.
What's Included
Included
No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle
Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
No signal required or data used during tour
Good mobile or WiFi connection needed for the initial download
Not included
Smartphone or tablet
Transportation (use your own vehicle)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
The tour starts or stops on the I-70, just north of San Diego. Tour experience is the same in either direction.
The specific point for Los Angeles is the Pacific Coast Highway #1, at the Los Angeles International Airport. Tour experience is the same in either direction.
End point
The tour starts or stops on the I-70, just north of San Diego. Tour experience is the same in either direction.
The specific point for Los Angeles is the Pacific Coast Highway #1, at the Los Angeles International Airport. Tour experience is the same in either direction.
Pickup details
Itinerary
Pass by stop 1
Pass by stop 1
As you are passing by the Los Angeles International Airport, we'll tell you a bit about it and why it's called LAX. Feel free to stop at as many attractions, as long as you like, along the tour as there are no time constraints.
Pass by stop 2
Pass by stop 2
We'll tell you how El Segundo got it's name and the main industries located here.
Pass by stop 3
Pass by stop 3
We'll tell you an interesting story behind the name Manhattan Beach.
Pass by stop 4
Pass by stop 4
Redondo Beach has a rather notorious past! We'll tell you why.
Pass by stop 5
Pass by stop 5
Hear how Torrance was, and still is, the perfect location for a Japanese automobile maker's North American Headquarters!
Pass by stop 6
Pass by stop 6
Louis Zamperini. We'll tell you a quick version of his incredible perseverance and resilience.
Pass by stop 7
Pass by stop 7
Here we'll tell you a bit about the area history and what the area is now famous for.
Pass by stop 8
Pass by stop 8
Legend has it that the Native Americans blessed the land of Palos Verdes, making it the most beautiful place on Earth.
Pass by stop 9
Pass by stop 9
RMS QUEEN MARY, a retired British oceanliner that sailed on the North Atlantic. We'll tell you how she came to be here.
Pass by stop 10
Pass by stop 10
We'll you a bit about the history of Long Beach and it's original inhabitants.
Pass by stop 11
Pass by stop 11
Hear about some of the famous alumni who called this university their own.
Pass by stop 12
Pass by stop 12
We'll tell you how Seal Beach was once a gambling destination!
Pass by stop 13
Pass by stop 13
There are four different habitats within the refuge, supporting a variety of species. We'll tell you a little about them.
Pass by stop 14
Pass by stop 14
A "quintessential Southern California beach town"! Need we say more?
Pass by stop 15
Pass by stop 15
The path to the protection of this reserve is long and varied! We'll give a shortened version.
Pass by stop 16
Pass by stop 16
We'll tell you why Huntington Beach is called "Surf City".
Pass by stop 17
Pass by stop 17
Hear why Santa Catalina Island was so popular with pirates!
Pass by stop 18
Pass by stop 18
Huntington Beach and oil, and tourists, and politics. We'll give you a bit of the lowdown.
Pass by stop 19
Pass by stop 19
Welcome to the seaside city of Newport Beach! Although it's now known mostly for it's sandy beaches and ocean fun, it once supported a large number of
Pass by stop 20
Pass by stop 20
One of Newport Beach's most popular tourist attractions is the Balboa Peninsula. Originally, Balboa Island was little more than a mudflat surrounded by swampland...
Pass by stop 21
Pass by stop 21
As you drive along the incredible coastline, you'll see some signs for Crystal Cove State Park. It all started back in 1874 when land owner and founder...
Pass by stop 22
Pass by stop 22
Welcome to the beautiful seaside resort city of Laguna Beach.As you can imagine, the scenic beauty of the isolated coastline and hills was very attractive to, well, pretty much everyone. It was...
Pass by stop 23
Pass by stop 23
It's an important regional wildlife preserve, and is home to a number of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails. It also features some interesting geological...
Pass by stop 24
Pass by stop 24
We're about to drive through the coastal neighbourhood of Monarch Beach.Luxury and affluence are found in abundance here, with the average price of a home...
Pass by stop 25
Pass by stop 25
Welcome to Dana Point, the dolphin-and-whale capital of the world! There are more dolphins per square mile in these glistening waters than...
Pass by stop 26
Pass by stop 26
Welcome to San Clemente! “The Spanish Village by the Sea”.As you pass by, you may see...
Pass by stop 27
Pass by stop 27
If you take a look to the ocean, you'll catch a glimpse of San Onofre State Beach. Well, if you're travelling north, you'll see some factories first and a nuclear power plant (more on that later)...
Pass by stop 28
Pass by stop 28
If you're heading south towards San Diego, in a minute-or-so you'll see signs for Vista Point. This is a nice lookout and a great spot to stop for some rest..
Pass by stop 29
Pass by stop 29
Funny enough, folklore tells us that Oceanside really just named itself! Originally, when the area was made up of ranches, people would say...
Pass by stop 30
Pass by stop 30
Carlsbad has a huge area called "The Flower Fields", a gorgeous tourist attraction that blooms in...
Pass by stop 31
Pass by stop 31
Welcome to Encinitas, another beautiful beach city, although it’s actually named for it's trees! When Gaspar de Portola led a Spanish expedition-through here...
Pass by stop 32
Pass by stop 32
Now, if you look to the ocean, you may be able to see Cardiff State Beach, which is great for swimming, beachcombing and exploring..
Pass by stop 33
Pass by stop 33
San Diego County, as you may have noticed, is huge! It spans 4,526 square miles and is filled with...
Pass by stop 34
Pass by stop 34
You're currently passing through one of San Diego's treasures, Torrey Pines. 1,750 acres devoted to the conservation of wildlife, waterfowl and...
Additional Info
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Surfaces Wheelchair Accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
3.3
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