Self-Guided Driving Tour of Point Reyes National Seashore California

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time

Explore the diverse beauty and history of Point Reyes National Seashore with this self-guided driving tour. Discover the maritime past at Point Reyes Shipwreck and Tomales Bay Shipwrecks. Drive through the enchanting Cypress Tree Tunnel to visit the historic KPH Radio Station. Uncover the mystery of Sir Frances Drake's Brass Plate at Drakes Beach. Witness the legacy of World War II at Chimney Rock. Conclude at the Lighthouse Visitor Center, offering breathtaking views and a peek into coastal guardianship.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter the password, and download the tour while you have WiFi or cell service. Once downloaded, the tour works offline, allowing you to enjoy the experience without an internet connection. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Points of Interest along the Point Reyes National Seashore Self-Guided Driving Tour:

• Bear Valley Visitor Center
• San Andreas Fault
• Point Reyes Shipwreck
• Tomales Bay and Point Reyes Shipwrecks
• Flora
• The Miwok People
• Drakes Estero Trailhead
• Trail Detour: Golden Age of Pirates
• Estero Views
• Cypress Tree Tunnel and KPH
• Detour: KPH Radio Station
• Visiting KPH
• Sir Frances Drake's Brass Plate
• Point Reyes Beach
• Tricky Historians
• Drakes Beach
• Turn Left for Drakes Beach
• Golden Age of Pirates
• Pirate vs. Privateer
• Ranching History at Point Reyes
• Detour:- Chimney Rock Trailhead
• Chimney Rock and World War II
• Lifeboat Station
• The Tragedy of Lifeboat #36542
• History of Elephant Seals at Point Reyes
• Sea Lion Overlook
• South Beach Overlook/Parking
• Leaning Tree
• Lighthouse Visitor Center

Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:

• This is a flexible and self-led tour that uses location-sensing technology as you drive.
• The tour features in-depth audio narration that plays as you drive.
• You can purchase just one tour for the entire car and use it as many times as you wish.
• New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
• Once downloaded, the tour works completely offline, and you can tour your way by choosing when to start, stop, fast-forward, or rewind.

Information before booking

• This tour is a self-guided mobile app with a map, audio stories, and a virtual guide.

• For walking tours: Buy one tour per pair. Use a phone speaker or share the headsets.

• For driving tours: Buy only one tour for the car. No need to pay for each person.

• Connect your phone to the car speakers and enjoy listening together.

• You’ll tour in your own car or rental, so don’t worry about crowded buses or tour vans.

• The app offers offline directions, a full itinerary, professional audio stories, photos, videos, tips, deep dives, and hidden gems.

• Use this tour on any day and at any time—even over multiple days.

• This tour never expires.

• Get HELP by calling, chatting, or emailing - all day long.

Information after booking

• Action Tour Guide will send an email with a password to access your tour.

• Download the Action Tour Guide app and download the tour before you go.

• If you’d like, you can preview the tour in advance before going on your trip.

• Launch the app and go to the starting point whenever you’re ready.

• No one will meet you. The tour begins automatically when you reach the starting point.

• All stories play based on your GPS location. It’s totally hands free!

• You can get tech support all day long by calling, chatting, or emailing.

• Remember, this tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket.

• We recommend you bring good hiking shoes; you won’t regret it!

• Don’t forget a hat and sunscreen!