Things to do in

Morro Bay

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Note: This 555+ miles-long tour covers the essentials of Pacific Coast Highway in 5-7 hours. Hop in your car and enjoy this self-guided audio tour along the Pacific Coast Highway. Start in San Francisco or LA, and simply follow the GPS guide to explore one of the most beautiful stretches of coastal road in the world. Take your time driving through Monterey Bay, artsy Carmel and more. Your virtual audio guide will share interesting facts and insights as you drive. Admire views of rocky headlands, jewel-like coves, waterfalls and the famous bridges of Big Sur as you explore California’s coastal highlights. Your downloaded guide will give you plenty of opportunities to pull off the road and explore local beaches, wildlife and towns on foot. Wander through San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Santa Barbara, Ventura & Malibu before wrapping up the tour in Los Angeles. You will receive an email with the audio tour app link and a unique password from the local supplier Immediately after booking. Once the app is downloaded, take the tour whenever you would like. Just head to stop number 1 and begin exploring.

After booking you receive a separate Email from us with the instructions on how to install the app and the guide! You can ignore the "Ticket" Email from Get Your Guide. Please also check your spam-folder for our Email and please get in touch with us if something does not work! Complete your road trip around California with an audio guide featuring 169 locations and 3 hours of audio in 1 app. Listen to the recordings as you take in views at Yosemite, Mt. Whitney, and Zabriskie Point, experience the unique cultures of Silicon Valley, Santa Monica, and Hollywood, and drive down Highway 1. Feel at ease taking in the views while the app uses GPS to find your location and suggest stops. From famous landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge to lesser-known gems like Moss Landing, appreciate the wealth of beauty and history in California with detailed audio descriptions. Stop and start your journey as often as you please, there’s no constraints once you download the app and activate your audio guide. If there’s a specific site you’d like to visit, manually choose audio guides from the built-in map or from a list.

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Set off on an adventure along the California coastline, between Monterey and Pismo Beach. Explore at your own pace, with this self-guided experience. Simply download the app and begin your road trip. Stop to discover monuments and towns along the route, spending as much time as you like at each location. The app tracks your route and the audio guide plays automatically. Listen to stories and advice at every point of interest. Admire the landscapes of Garrapata State Park, Pfeiffer Canyon, McWay Falls, and Ragged Point. Drive over the famous Bixby Bridge and spot seals at San Simeon. Enjoy the freedom to skip ahead, take it slow, and snap as many photos as you like.

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! NOTE: This 555-mile-long tour covers the essentials of Pacific coast highway in 5-7 hours. Drive along the iconic Pacific Coast Highway and experience the beauty of the California coast. Take advantage of the flexibility to set your own pace between stops during the self-guided app-based audio tour. See Monterey, the famous beach town known for its prestigious aquarium, and the popular golf courses of Pebble Beach. Stop off at picturesque Carmel-by-the-Sea, an artsy enclave where Clint Eastwood was once mayor. Hear the sound of barking sea lions at Point Lobos State Park, whose rocky headlands are interspersed with jewel-like coves. Big Sur is one of the not-to-be-missed highlights along the scenic road, where you can enjoy gorgeous views, waterfalls, and bridges. Near San Simeon, the home of Hearst Castle, pull off at Piedras Blancas Beach, where enormous elephant seals can be spotted in the winter months. Before cutting inland to San Luis Obispo, stop to admire Morro Bay Rock and hunt for anemones in the tidal pools. Explore Santa Barbara’s quintessential downtown and then continue down to Ventura and Malibu. If you started the drive in San Francisco, end your tour in Los Angeles at the famous Santa Monica Pier. The audio tour is curated by local guides and creative writers and is narrated by professional voice artists.

Don’t miss a thing as your favorite audio tour narrator guides you along Big Sur on Highway 1 between Carmel-by-the-Sea and San Luis Obispo to not-to-be-missed points of interest, with fascinating stories, tips and directions along the way. Follow the suggested itineraries, or divide the commentary and create your own half, full or multi day sightseeing trips. Big Sur is arguably the most beautiful section of Highway 1 which follows the Californian coast. The drive is punctuated with huge mountains that drop directly into the waters of the Pacific Ocean. Every corner opens a new vista and you will want to stop frequently for the views and photos. Major Highlights: Bixby Bridge McWay Falls Giant Redwoods Elephant Seal Vista Pfeiffer Beach Hearst Castle* Napenthe Sand Dollar Beach Morro Bay Point Lobos Includes: Big Sur (Between Carmel-by-the-Sea and San Luis Obispo) This roughly 130-mile stretch of California’s coast, which can be enjoyed over one to two days, is designated as an America’s National Scenic Byway and and you are going to love it. Known for stunningly beautiful coastal scenery, its road engineering marvels and as a retreat for artists, Hollywood stars and moguls, fantastic opportunities to spot marine animals and some great food and drinks along the way. On the tour we’ll point out the "Seven Not To Be Missed" places of interest: Bixby Bridge, the Giant Redwoods at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Pfeiffer Beach, Napenthe, McWay Falls, Elephant Seal Vista Point and Hearst Castle. But your journey isn’t a checklist, so you'll also hear many other suggested stops and stories along the route. Then you can decide what you want to prioritize and the pace to set.

Explore the stretch of Pacific Coast Highway between Santa Maria and Monterey on a self-guided driving tour. Start anywhere along the route and enjoy a scenic drive along the California coast. Let your audio guide transform your scenic drive into a sight-seeing, fact-finding, trivia-answering, family-friendly adventure on one of the most scenic drives in the world! Along the way, you’ll pass through and learn about some of the cities and small towns nestled along the coast including Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo and its Bubble Gum Alley, historical Cambria, Morro Bay and the Morro Rock, the super small hamlet of Lucia, Big Sur, Carmel-by-the-Sea & more! Pass through or take a break at some of the amazing coastal state parks and nature reserves like Ocean Dunes Natural Preserve, Monarch Butterfly Groves, San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, Marino Reserve, the Hearst San Simeon State Park and McWay Falls. If you are looking for a museum like no other, there’s the famous Hearst Castle! Hear about, and hopefully see some amazing sea animals at one of the Whale Trail sites and the Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center and viewing spots. Make sure to keep an eye out for Sea Otters along the shoreline. Stop and wonder at Morro Rock, Cayucos Pier and one of the most photographed sites in California, the Bixby Creek Bridge. Learn some history of the area and its original inhabitants, and hear about the early settlers at the Piedras Blancas Light Station and Whaler’s Cove. As well as the incredible flora and fauna that make this coastal area home today, you’ll hear about the dangers and challenges nature poses to this incredible highway.

Explore the best of Morro Bay, California on an electric bike tour of the area. Join a dedicated guide and stop at key landmarks including Morro Rock, Estero Bay, Morro Strand Beach, and the state park, taking in the coastal views while you ride. This tour is tailored to your interests whether you want to learn a bit of history or you simply want to enjoy nonstop exploring. Morro Rock, Coleman Dr, Morro Bay, CA 93442 An ancient volcanic plug formed by magma, this 581-foot rock is known as a harbor entrance landmark. Estero Bay, California Coastal Birds, Sea Lions, and lots of Sea Otters!! Morro Bay, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County, California The Embarcadaro is the waterfront downtown of Morro Bay. We will see boats, restaurants, and plenty of gift shops! Morro Bay, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County, California After the bike bike path we can check out the upper village of Morro Bay to get some views and see some more of the town before dropping back down to our shop!

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Start your gorgeous journey to Fisherman's Wharf, full with marine life and cuisine. Cannery Row, John Steinbeck's novel's inspiration, is next. After Monterey Bay Aquarium, Lovers Point Park and Kissing Rock await. Visit the Point Pinos Lighthouse and peaceful Asilomar State Beach. Catch coastal splendor at Spanish Bay, Point Joe, and China Rock on the renowned 17-mile trip. Seal Rock Creek Beach and Fanshell Overlook offer scenic vistas. Lone Cypress, a symbol of resilience, is reached from Cypress Point Lookout and The Crocker Cypress Grove. Explore Pescadero Point and Pebble Beach. From Pacifica's rough shoreline to Pedro Point's breathtaking views, the route follows the Pacific Coast Highway. Visit Devil's Slide Bunker and Gray Whale Cove State Beach. Admire Mavericks Beach's surf and Half Moon Bay's beauty. See Pigeon Point Lighthouse and Butano State Park. Discover Davenport's art and Ano Nuevo State Reserve's varied animals. Watch Shark Fin Cove's geology and Coast Dairies State Park's scenery. Santa Cruz combines beach and boardwalk activities. Rio Del Mar and Sunset State Beach offer stunning coastal views. Marine life and birds thrive in Elkhorn Slough. Explore Big Sur's gorgeous coastline, stopping at Carmel Beach, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Garrapata State Park, and the Bixby Creek Bridge. After Point Sur State Historic Park's rocky landscape, Andrew Molera State Park and the Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge are stunning. Pfeiffer Beach has quiet sands and unusual rocks. Grimes Point and Seal Beach Overlook offer stunning coastal views. Explore Partington Cove and McWay Falls near the Waterfall House for hidden jewels. Big Creek Bridge leads to Big Creek Cove Vista Point. Visit Limekiln State Park's tranquil redwoods and waterfalls. Pitkins Curve Bridge, Jade Cove, and Nathaniel Owens Memorial Redwood Grove combine engineering and nature. Big Sur's wilderness ends abruptly at Ragged Point. Wildlife lovers should visit Piedras Blancas Light Station and Elephant Seal Vista Point. Explore beautiful coastal villages like Cayucos and Morro Bay. San Luis Obispo's Bubblegum Alley and Irish Hills Natural Reserve are unique and peaceful. Visit Avila Beach and Dinosaur Caves Park. The Monarch Butterfly Grove in Pismo Beach and Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve's wilderness are stunning. Explore Lompoc's Wine Ghetto murals. The route passes Jalama Beach, Refugio State Park and Beach, and Goleta's Butterfly Grove before reaching Santa Barbara and Ventura's beautiful beaches. This self-guided tour of California's most beautiful coastal landscapes blends nature, history, and culture for an amazing drive.

Our Morro Bay Bike Rental fleet consists of nine-speed Specialized Como electric bikes, and Rad Rover ebikes. The bike rental shop is conveniently located on the Embarcadero in Morro Bay. There’s a great bike path just down the Embarcadero that will take you towards Cayucos along the coast for some scenic riding. The electric bikes are a popular option for this area as they make hills a breeze. You can also cover a lot of distance on an electric bike. Helmets, Lock, and friendly service always included.

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! As you embark on the 17-mile & Big Sur Self-Guided Driving Tour, your journey begins at the bustling Fisherman's Wharf, known for its seafood and ocean views. Next, cruise along Cannery Row, soaking up its rich history and vibrant atmosphere. The Monterey Bay Aquarium awaits, offering a glimpse into underwater wonders. Continue to Lovers Point Park and The Kissing Rock, where scenic beauty and romantic legends merge. Next, visit Point Pinos Lighthouse, the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the West Coast. Asilomar State Beach offers stunning coastal scenery, perfect for a leisurely stop. Drive through the famed 17 17-mile drive, admiring the luxurious Spanish Bay and the rugged beauty of Point Joe and China Rock. The tranquility of Seal Rock Creek Beach and the panoramic views from Fanshell Overlook are next. At Cypress Point Lookout, witness breathtaking coastal vistas before exploring the unique Crocker Cypress Grove. Witness the iconic Lone Cypress, a solitary tree that has become a symbol of resilience. Pescadero Point offers more dramatic coastal views, leading you to the famous Pebble Beach. The tour then takes you into the heart of Big Sur, starting with Carmel by the Sea's quaint charm. Explore the natural beauty of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and the stunning Pacific Coast Highway. Garrapata State Park, Bixby Creek Bridge, and Point Sur State Historic Park showcase the rugged California coastline. Discover the beauty of Andrew Molera State Park, Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge, and Pfeiffer Beach. Marvel at the views from Grimes Point and Seal Beach Scenic Overlooks, and witness the magical McWay Falls. Drive over Big Creek Bridge and explore Limekiln State Park. Pitkins Curve Bridge leads you to the serene Jade Cove and Nathaniel Owens Memorial Redwood Grove. The tour takes you further to Ragged Point, Piedras Blancas Light Station, and Elephant Seal Vista Point, where wildlife abounds. Your journey culminates at Hearst Castle, a monument of historic opulence, before concluding at Morro Bay, a coastal city known for its natural beauty and charming atmosphere. This self-guided tour offers a comprehensive experience of California's coastal wonders, blending history, nature, and breathtaking landscapes.