LA–San Diego Pacific Coast Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Drive

Key facts

What's included

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 Pass by

   Pass LAX as this self-guided coastal drive begins or ends near Los Angeles.

2. Stop 2 Pass by

   Discover El Segundo, a coastal city with deep ties to aviation and industry.

3. Stop 3 Pass by

   Enjoy Manhattan Beach’s lively shoreline and classic Southern California pier.

4. Stop 4 Pass by

   Take in Redondo Beach’s harbour, pier and storied seaside past.

5. Stop 5 Pass by

   Pass Torrance, a diverse South Bay city with a strong Japanese American heritage.

6. Stop 6 Pass by

   Hear the remarkable story of Louis Zamperini near the airfield named for him.

7. Stop 7 Pass by

   Follow the Palos Verdes Peninsula for sweeping Pacific views and coastal history.

8. Stop 8 Pass by

   Pass San Pedro’s working waterfront and its role as a gateway to Los Angeles Harbor.

9. Stop 9 Pass by

   See the RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach; boarding and ship tours require separate tickets.

10. Stop 10 Pass by

    Discover Long Beach’s waterfront, arts and diverse neighbourhoods.

11. Stop 11 Pass by

    Pass California State University, Long Beach, a landmark campus with notable alumni.

12. Stop 12 Pass by

    Enjoy Seal Beach’s relaxed seaside streets and historic pier.

13. Stop 13 Pass by

    Learn about Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge; public entry is limited to advance-booked guided tours on the Navy base.

14. Stop 14 Pass by

    Pass Sunset Beach, a low-key coastal neighbourhood beside the Pacific.

15. Stop 15 Pass by

    Look toward Bolsa Chica’s protected wetlands, a haven for shorebirds and other wildlife.

16. Stop 16 Pass by

    Discover Huntington Beach’s surfing heritage and broad oceanfront.

17. Stop 17 Pass by

    Look offshore toward Santa Catalina Island, long tied to Southern California maritime stories.

18. Stop 18 Pass by

    Hear how Huntington Beach’s oil fields shaped the coast near this coded location.

19. Stop 19 Pass by

    Explore Newport Beach’s harbour, sandy shores and oceanfront neighbourhoods.

20. Stop 20 Pass by

    Pass Balboa Peninsula and nearby Balboa Island, known for harbour views and waterfront streets.

21. Stop 21 Pass by

    See Crystal Cove’s coastal bluffs and historic beach cottages; park visits are separate.

22. Stop 22 Pass by

    Discover Laguna Beach’s art scene, rocky coves and ocean views.

23. Stop 23 Pass by

    Hear about Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, a protected landscape just inland.

24. Stop 24 Pass by

    Pass Monarch Beach, a coastal neighbourhood of Dana Point with sweeping Pacific vistas.

25. Stop 25 Pass by

    Enjoy Dana Point’s harbour and headlands, a celebrated whale-watching area.

26. Stop 26 Pass by

    Pass San Clemente’s Spanish-style streets and beaches by the sea.

27. Stop 27 Pass by

    Hear about San Onofre’s surf coast, Acjachemen history and the closed nuclear plant from the road.

28. Stop 28 Pass by

    Pass Las Flores near Camp Pendleton; the historic estancia is on a restricted military base.

29. Stop 29 Pass by

    Discover Oceanside’s long pier, waterfront and coastal heritage.

30. Stop 30 Pass by

    Pass Carlsbad, known for its beaches and seasonal Flower Fields.

31. Stop 31 Pass by

    Enjoy Encinitas’s surf culture, gardens and coastal neighbourhoods.

32. Stop 32 Pass by

    Look toward Cardiff State Beach and the nearby San Elijo Lagoon; beach access is optional.

33. Stop 33 Pass by

    Continue through San Diego County, where coastal communities meet the city’s older and newer districts.

34. Stop 34 Pass by

    View Torrey Pines’ coastal cliffs from outside; the state reserve is closed to visitors during its utility project.

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the starting point

For the San Diego-to-LA direction, begin near San Diego and follow the in-app coastal route; there is no in-person meeting.

Cancellation & confirmation