# Pacific Coast Highway Guide — Morro Bay, CA to Monterey, CA

> Offline photo guide for California's Pacific Coast Highway road trip. (iPhone/iPad app by I Heart Travel Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacific-coast-highway-guide/id1639881172 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [I Heart Travel Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1167662885)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-09-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacific-coast-highway-guide/id1639881172/reviews.md

## What is Pacific Coast Highway Guide?

Excited to take the Pacific Coast Highway from Morro Bay, CA to Monterey, CA (or vice versa) but nervous you won’t have cell coverage for most of the trip? Well, we’ve got you covered!

Introducing our new offline California Route 1 Road Trip photo guide. When you have a working WiFi connection simply download our offline guide to your device and, like magic, the app will now work when you don't have an internet connection. You'll be able to check in, save attractions for later, add new photos, and - best of all - find the exact locations of all the coolest PCH spots including Morro Rock, Moonstone Beach, Hearst Castle, McWay Falls, the Bixby Creek Bridge, and the Lone Cypress (plus, all 17 spots along the 17-Mile Drive) - all without having a working cell signal!

One-time payment:
We don't have any upsells, in-app purchases, or subscriptions in this app, so for a simple one-time purchase, all of this can be yours for life. Plus, you'll automatically get any new future attractions we add to the app for FREE!

Leave no trace:
When visiting any attraction (in our app or not) please be responsible and leave it exactly how you found it. Take only photos and leave only footprints. To learn more please visit LNT.org.

Happy exploring,
The I Heart Travel Team

## Key features

- Offline map and navigation
- Discover PCH attractions
- Save attractions for later
- Add new photos
- One-time purchase
- Free future updates

## Chart rankings

- #198 in Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacific-coast-highway-guide/id1639881172/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Lousy app

*2024-01-04*

Just downloaded this on my iPad, looking to plan a trip up highway one. First issue is it only comes up phone size. Second issue there is no help or other info. Thought this was for all of pacific coast Highway one. Apparently it is just for a small part of it. I put in my location and sorted by distance and the closest destination was 300 miles away. I am near LA.
Looked into a refund and it looks like terms state all sales are final. So good luck and proceed at your own risk. Now deleting the app. This is first time I have bothered to write a review on any app.

**Developer response:** Hey there, nickname1111346789— You are correct; this is an iPhone app, not an iPad app. In the future, look for the “Designed for iPhone” blurb on desktop and the iPhone-only icon on mobile. Second, Apple requires all app publishers to add a website with contact info. To find that, scroll to the bottom of the download screen under “Information.” Lastly, sorry about the confusion with the coverage of PCH in the app. Our description clearly states that this app covers Morro Bay, CA to Monterey, CA. In general, it’s always a good idea to read the app description before downloading any app. If you have more questions, feel free to reach out directly at fotospotapp@gmail dot com - Have a great day! The I Heart Travel Team.

### 5/5 — A must have!!!

*2022-11-16*

This app saved me from driving blindly along the coast searching for things to explore! Had a fun weekend following suggestions and a treasure map of options! Good time!!

### 5/5 — Perfect for the Big Sur roadtrip

*2022-11-11*

Fotospot was indispensable when looking for places to stop by on my adventure up the pacific coast. From SLO to Monterey, every photo opportunity on every cliff and waterfall, we stopped by. Thanks for having so much content and giving us lots of options.

### 5/5 — Cliffs, Coves, and the California Coast

*2022-11-07*

What a great way to make sure you visit the best sights on one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world! If you’re an animal lover, you’ll want the offline map handy so that you can pick out your favorite marine mammal-watching spots. I also really loved the famous Bixby Bridge in Big Sur. If you’ve never driven CA-1, take a look at the Fotospot pictures on the website—you’ll be inspired to plan this road trip for your next vacation.

### 5/5 — CA-Onederful

*2022-11-02*

The longest California state highway (CA-1) has a lot to offer, but cell phone service is a big drop-in, drop-out problem. With the CA-1 app, no cell service doesn’t matter because all the information, maps, and everything, are entirely downloadable. What a cool and helpful feature. There is so much to see along this highway which runs mainly along the pacific coast, which makes for a fantastic road trip! What a helpful app!

### 5/5 — An amazing resource for travel

*2022-11-01*

PCH is gorgeous and vast, and this app makes traveling it so much better. Make sure to download the offline guide, as some areas have super spotty cell service. You will not be disappointed with what this app leads you to find!

### 5/5 — Great Spots along the CA Coast!

*2022-10-02*

I’ve driven CA-1 several times and this app reveals spots I wish I knew about before!  Going to drive (part of) this soon in November and using this app to pick some spots to stop and enjoy the views.

### 5/5 — CA-1

*2022-09-29*

Such a wonderful way to see things I want to visit .  Great bucket list. Thank you !!!

### 5/5 — what a drive!

*2022-09-28*

This drive should be on everyone's bucket list. Dramatic views, beautiful waterfalls, and friendly squirrels! The only downside is the road is super curvy in parts so if you get car sick, you might want to take some dramamine.

### 5/5 — No cell service

*2022-09-27*

From Big Sur to San Simeon we didn't have any cell service at all so this app really came in handy. We could still use the map and see all the photos even without an internet connection. Pretty neat and super helpful!

## Frequently asked questions about Pacific Coast Highway Guide

### What is the Pacific Coast Highway Guide?

The Pacific Coast Highway Guide is an offline photo guide for your road trip along California's Route 1, specifically between Morro Bay and Monterey. It helps you discover and locate attractions even without cell service.

### Does the Pacific Coast Highway Guide work offline?

Yes, the app is designed to work completely offline after you download the guide while on WiFi. This ensures you can access all its features, including attraction locations and saved spots, during your trip.

### How much does the Pacific Coast Highway Guide cost?

The Pacific Coast Highway Guide is a one-time purchase of $2.99. There are no subscriptions, in-app purchases, or upsells, giving you lifetime access to all current and future content.

### What attractions are included in the Pacific Coast Highway Guide?

The guide highlights key PCH spots such as Morro Rock, Moonstone Beach, Hearst Castle, McWay Falls, Bixby Creek Bridge, and all 17 attractions along the 17-Mile Drive.

### Will I get updates for the Pacific Coast Highway Guide?

Yes, you will automatically receive any new future attractions that are added to the app for free. This ensures your guide remains up-to-date with new points of interest.

### What devices is the Pacific Coast Highway Guide available on?

The Pacific Coast Highway Guide is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is the Pacific Coast Highway Guide updated?

The app was last updated on November 18, 2025, with version 2.0.0. Future updates will include new attractions at no additional cost.

### What do users like about the Pacific Coast Highway Guide?

Users appreciate the app's offline functionality, making it reliable for areas with no cell service. The detailed information on PCH attractions and the one-time payment model are also frequently praised.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2025-11-18

Minor updates and performance improvements.

### 1.0.08 — 2023-12-08

Minor updates and performance improvements.

### 1.0.06 — 2023-08-03

Offline guide download fix 
Minor updates and performance improvements

### 1.0.05 — 2022-10-31

Minor updates and performance improvements

### 1.0.04 — 2022-10-19

Minor updates and performance improvements

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