# 17 Mile Drive Audio Tour Guide — Self-Driving Narrated GPS Tour > Narrated GPS audio tour for 17 Mile Drive, Monterey, California. (iPhone/iPad app by 17 Mile Drive Day Trips, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/17-mile-drive-audio-tour-guide/id1451171790 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [17 Mile Drive Day Trips, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665165528) - Category: Travel, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.50/5 from 313 App Store ratings · 42 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 179 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2019-02-01 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/17-mile-drive-audio-tour-guide/id1451171790/reviews.md ## What is 17 Mile Drive Audio Tour Guide? Welcome to the narrated offline driving tour of 17 Mile Drive in Monterey, California! 17 Mile Drive: Buckle up for one of the most picturesque stretches of roadway in the world! Roll your windows down and cruise along the Monterey Peninsula, taking in unbroken views of the untouched coastline. All the while, we’ll fill you in on the area’s history and point out all the best places to stop and take a closer look. Learn about historic shipwrecks, the Mexican colony that once occupied the peninsula, John Steinbeck’s inspiration for his novel Cannery Row, and so much more! See can’t-miss landmarks like the Lone Cypress, one of the most photographed trees in America, and walk along the shores of the gorgeous Pebble Beach. Whether you’re a history buff, a nature lover, or married to the sea, the 17 Mile Drive has something for everyone! Are you ready to turn your phone into a personal tour guide? This tour includes: ■ Welcome to 17 Mile Drive ■ Custom’s House and Fisherman's Wharf ■ Cannery Row ■ Monterey Bay Aquarium ■ Lovers Point Park ■ The Kissing Rock ■ Point Pinos Bend ■ Asilomar State Beach ■ 17 Mile Drive Gate ■ The Links at Spanish Bay ■ Spanish Bay ■ Point Joe ■ China Rock ■ Bird Rock ■ Seal Rock Creek Beach ■ Fanshell Beach Overlook ■ Cypress Point Lookout ■ The Crocker Cypress Grove ■ The Lone Cypress ■ Pescadero Point ■ Pebble Beach ■ Stillwater Cove Access APP FEATURES: ■ Award-winning platform The app, which has been featured on Thrillist, was the recipient of the “Laurel Award” from the Newport Mansions, who use Action Tour Guide for over a million tours per year. ■ Plays automatically The app knows where you are and which direction you are heading, and plays audio automatically about the things you are seeing, plus stories and tips and advice. Simply follow the GPS map & the routing line. ■ Fascinating stories Be immersed in an engaging, accurate, and entertaining story about each point of interest. The stories are professionally narrated and prepared by local guides. Most stops also have additional stories that you can optionally choose to hear. ■ Works offline No data, cellular or even wireless network connection needed while taking the tour. Download over Wi-Fi/Data Network before your tour. ■ Freedom of travel No scheduled tour timings, no crowded groups, and no rush to move along past stops that interest you. You have total freedom to skip ahead, linger, and take as many photos as you’d like. FREE DEMO vs FULL ACCESS: Check out the totally free demo to get an idea of what this tour is all about. If you like it, purchase the tour to get full access to all of the stories. QUICK TIPS: ■ Download ahead of time, over data or WiFi. ■ Be sure the phone battery is fully charged, or take an external battery pack. 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NOTE: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This app uses your location service and GPS tracking feature to allow real-time tracking of your route. T&C - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - Offline GPS audio narration - Automatic playback based on location - Detailed historical and local stories - Freedom to explore at your own pace - Award-winning platform - Downloadable content ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 17 Mile Drive Full Tour | $9.99 | one-time | | SF City Tour | $9.99 | one-time | | Big Sur Tour Guide | $14.99 | one-time | | Joshua Tree National Park Tour | $16.99 | one-time | | Sequoia & Kings Canyon Tour | $16.99 | one-time | | Pacific Coast Highway Tour | $19.99 | one-time | | PCH & 17 Mile Drive Combo | $24.99 | one-time | | California Combo Tour | $29.99 | one-time | | Silicon Valley Tour | $14.99 | one-time | | Hollywood Tour Guide | $16.99 | one-time | | Lake Tahoe Audio Tour | $16.99 | one-time | | Action Plus Audio Tour | $99.99 | one-time | | Hawaii Bundle | $19.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 42) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/17-mile-drive-audio-tour-guide/id1451171790/reviews.md ### 5/5 — 17 Miles of fun & interesting facts *2025-05-12, version 3.3* Great way to drive the tour with you! Thanks ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2024-09-11* The app is so far behind that you pass everything up before you realize it and the audio portion is very woke and irritating. Also, the developer got in touch with me and stupidly said I ran the app backwards therefore nothing could be done? Are you freaking serious? I live an hour from Carmel, I know which way to go you condescending jerk. **Developer response:** It seems the tour may have been started from the opposite entrance, which can affect the timing. Remember to select the correct tour at the start—this will ensure a smooth experience. If you need any assistance, we're here to help at support@actiontourguide.com. ### 1/5 — Rubbish *2024-05-13* This is an expensive app.. it has potential to be great but it just isn’t unfortunately. It just doesn’t work efficiently, doesn’t ever know where you really are like it should, so the directions are useless. Save your money. **Developer response:** I’m sorry to hear the 17 Mile Drive tour did not work as expected. That’s certainly not the experience I want for my self-guided audio tour. The GPS-based narration is designed to follow your location and provide clear directions, so I understand how frustrating this must have been. I’d be happy to offer you an alternate tour, or you can contact our support team at (mailto:support@actiontourguide.com) to discuss the issue further and the possibility of a refund. ### 1/5 — Did not work some time *2023-08-23* App did not work at some times and it would often did not respond. I have to restart my iPhone few time. Seems some location and connectivity related issue in the app software as it does not work fully in offline mode. As such good story and accurate map info when it worked. **Developer response:** I'm sorry to hear that! It’s crucial to load before getting to the park (poor/no signal there). I’m more than happy to refund: suport@actiontourguide.com ### 1/5 — Complete rip off *2023-07-22* Despite reloading multiple times the app did not work. Took us to a random start point and then kept skipping and exiting from the app. The third time it reloaded it did not recognise the tour as having already been purchased and sought to charge for access again. In the end we just gave up trying to use it. Complete rip off. **Developer response:** I’m so sorry about the audio issue you faced! Did you see my email asking for more info? I’d love to get some more details like your phone type, Bluetooth devices, etc. so I can diagnose the problem. I’d also like to refund or replace this for you. Please reach out! ### 5/5 — Great app especially if you’re traveling alone *2023-05-28, version 3.0* Great app to hit all the high points of the 17 mile drive. ### 2/5 — Great Idea, Poor Execution *2023-04-19* We bought and listened to the entirety of this tour for our drive along 17 Mile Drive and were very disappointed. From the breathy, unprofessional narration, to the constant plosives (please go buy a $10 pop filter with my purchase fees), to the short, shallow, and sometimes questionable stories, this is one to skip. We’ve traveled all over the West enjoying GyPSy Guides (now GuideAlong) for their deep, rich stories and professional narration so we had hopes that this app would be similar. We were sorely disappointed even after listening to the entirety of the tour. Great idea, poor execution. **Developer response:** I'm sorry to hear about your disappointing experience with the tour app during your drive along the 17 Mile Drive. It sounds like the narration quality, including the breathiness and plosives, didn't meet your expectations. It's always helpful to hear about other options that have provided a more enjoyable and immersive experience. Thank you for sharing your feedback, and I hope your future travel experiences surpass your expectations. ### 4/5 — Great app! *2023-03-11* Great, informative tour app! It had a little trouble lining up with our gps, otherwise I would have given 5 stars. **Developer response:** Thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad that it provided you with informative content. We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the GPS connection, and we appreciate your feedback in helping us improve our app. Our team is continuously working to enhance our technology and provide the best user experience possible. Please Mail more details about the device name and model to "support@actiontourguide.com" . Thank you again for using our app! ### 3/5 — 17 mile drive, sort of *2022-09-04* The app’s interface is ok. It kept insisting that I should have gone to the beginning of the route, despite me being about a 1/4 mile away from one of the two main entrances of 17 mile drive (there are many, but I started at arguably one of the largest). My location was turned on for the app at the highest level of permissions possible, so I know that wasn’t the issue. As it turns out, the 17 mile routes on these maps don’t start at the usual main gates for the driving path. Ok, that’s fine, the app will correct itself while I drive, right? Well… For a few miles, I could not figure out why I wasn’t getting any voice prompts or narration, and then I realized the route doesn’t really follow 17 mile drive as laid out by the official local maps. It still hits major landmarks (it follows the peninsula, rather than the usual driving trip), but it isn’t really appropriate to call it the 17 mile drive audio tour. Perhaps the Monterey Bay / Pacific Grove / Carmel scenic drive? Additionally, the app gives two choices - to start from Carmel or Monterey - but it should have been clearer that those options are actually about which direction you want to take the drive (clockwise or counterclockwise). The narration itself is nice so far, and it’s helpful that it mentions where to turn at tricky spots and the main parking lots. However, I expect older people will have problems getting this to work. I had trouble just downloading the demo, and I’m in my mid-twenties and working in tech. Therefore, I only recommend this if you’re confident with mobile devices and apps. You can get around 17 mile drive just fine with the map and street signs. **Developer response:** We’re sorry to hear that your 17-Mile Drive tour didn’t go entirely to plan! We’ve designed our route to maximise the number of scenic vistas and other points of interest along the way. We will definitely pass your feedback along to our design team so they can continue striving for a simple and easy customer experience. We also have made extensive changes to the tour that you took to minimise and make sure the official route is followed. We cover the entire route with engaging stories to listen to. We would like to offer a tour that you would be visiting next. It's on us. Can you email us at support@actiontourguide.com? ### 4/5 — Nice app *2022-05-12, version 2.6* GPS spotty so accurate when driving off at times but nice info given. ## Frequently asked questions about 17 Mile Drive Audio Tour Guide ### What is the 17 Mile Drive Audio Tour Guide app? This app provides a narrated, offline GPS audio tour of the famous 17 Mile Drive in Monterey, California. It automatically plays stories and information about points of interest as you drive, allowing you to explore the coastline and its history at your own pace. ### How does the audio narration work? The app uses your phone's GPS to detect your location and direction of travel. It then automatically plays relevant audio content about the sights you are passing, including historical facts, local stories, and tips for stops. You can also choose to listen to additional stories at most stops. ### Does the app require an internet connection to use? No, the app is designed to work offline. You can download all the tour content over Wi-Fi or a data network before your trip. This means you won't need any data, cellular, or wireless network connection while you are on the 17 Mile Drive. ### What are the costs associated with this app? The app offers a free demo version that allows you to experience a portion of the tour. To access all the stories and full content of the 17 Mile Drive tour, you will need to make a purchase within the app. There are no ads in the application. ### What kind of information will I learn on the tour? The tour covers a wide range of topics, including the history of the Monterey Peninsula, stories about historic shipwrecks, the Mexican colony, John Steinbeck's inspiration for Cannery Row, and famous landmarks like the Lone Cypress and Pebble Beach. The content is professionally narrated by local guides. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.7 — 2026-08-26 We’ve refreshed the 17 Mile Drive Tour app with updated stories, smoother GPS audio playback, improved route guidance, offline access improvements, and minor bug fixes. Update now for the best Monterey and Pebble Beach driving tour experience. ### 3.6 — 2026-01-09 Bug Fixes. ### 3.4.1 — 2025-10-03 Enhanced GPS accuracy for timely narration Improved offline functionality for seamless tours without connectivity Fixed stability issues to prevent crashes and reloading errors Streamlined purchase recognition for hassle-free access Clearer guidance for correct tour start points ### 3.4 — 2025-07-29 Bug fixes. 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