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Monterey Peninsula Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 1h 30m
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- Soak in the history and scenic views of this Cultural Centre of the West
- Hear from producer Bob Hamilton, an entertainment industry veteran
- Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control
- Get unlimited use of the tour before your booking date and after it
- Use the virtual tour option at home
Activity location
- San Francisco
- San Francisco, California, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- The starting point is Andronico's Supermarket just across the street (Eardley) from The Visitor's Bureau and just a couple of blocks from the Aquarium in Monterey. From the North: Go South on Highway 1 and exit on Del Monte Blvd. Take Del Monte all through Monterey, continuing through the tunnel. Del Monte then becomes Lighthouse, in New Monterey. Then, right after entering Pacific Grove, Lighthouse turns into Central. You'll see Andronico’s on the right. Turn right on Eardley, then right again into Andronico’s and Carl’s Jr. Parking lot. From the South: Go north on Highway 1. Exit on Highway 68 west. Take highway 68 all the way into Pacific Grove. Highway 68 will turn into Forest. Just a few blocks down Forest you will see David Avenue. Turn right on David and take it all the way down the hill to Central. Turn left on Central. Go one block to Eardley. Turn right and then left into Andronico’s.
- Monterey, California, United States
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Valid for 1 Hour, Monterey Peninsula Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in English
- 1h 30m
- English
What's included, what's not
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transport
- Food and drink
Know before you book
- In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
What you can expect
Set off on one of the most beautiful drives in the world, where I’ll share captivating stories about how the quaint town of Pacific Grove grew into a thriving city nicknamed Chautauqua by the Sea. Pacific Grove is often overlooked in favour of its neighbors but, on this driving tour, I’ll tell you how it came to be known as the Cultural Centre of the West, with thousands of people swarming to the town via the Southern Pacific Railway every week to experience the Methodist Church's Chautauqua. The Chautauqua Movement's range of music, drama, lectures and activities geared towards adult education and entertainment would forever change the face of Pacific Grove. I’ll show you where famous orators like William Jennings Bryan delivered speeches to gathering crowds, and US President Theodore Roosevelt called Chautauqua “the most American thing in America”.
On this driving tour, you’ll cruise along Ocean View Boulevard and Sunset Drive, soaking up stunning views, before heading into City centre. Along the way, you’ll hear Monterey Peninsula’s rich history starting with Native Americans, Chinese families, Italian fishermen, Spanish settlers and, finally, American families in the early 1900s. I’ll also show you the city’s stunning architecture and some of its over 700 historically listed buildings.
Location
Activity location
- San Francisco
- San Francisco, California, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- The starting point is Andronico's Supermarket just across the street (Eardley) from The Visitor's Bureau and just a couple of blocks from the Aquarium in Monterey. From the North: Go South on Highway 1 and exit on Del Monte Blvd. Take Del Monte all through Monterey, continuing through the tunnel. Del Monte then becomes Lighthouse, in New Monterey. Then, right after entering Pacific Grove, Lighthouse turns into Central. You'll see Andronico’s on the right. Turn right on Eardley, then right again into Andronico’s and Carl’s Jr. Parking lot. From the South: Go north on Highway 1. Exit on Highway 68 west. Take highway 68 all the way into Pacific Grove. Highway 68 will turn into Forest. Just a few blocks down Forest you will see David Avenue. Turn right on David and take it all the way down the hill to Central. Turn left on Central. Go one block to Eardley. Turn right and then left into Andronico’s.
- Monterey, California, United States