Oregon Coast Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour: 170+ Stories

Over 200 miles of coast unfold through your car speakers, with audio cued to your location.

This self-guided audio driving tour of the Oregon Coast runs over 200 miles with more than 170 audio stories triggered by GPS as you drive. You download the app once, listen offline, and control the pace entirely. One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person. Entrance fees, parking, food and car rental are separate. The tour includes route maps, scenic stop previews, and lifetime access to replay it anytime.

Step-by-step itinerary

Drive and explore Oregon Coast highlights

• Visit Sea Lion Caves
• Explore Florence town
• Learn about Florence whale incident
• Stop at Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park
• Discover Cape Perpetua area
• Follow safety advice near ocean trails
• See Heceta Head lighthouse
• Arrive in Yachats town
• Cross Alsea River bridge
• Visit Brian Booth State Park
• Explore Newport Bayfront
• View Yaquina Head lighthouse
• Pass Beverly Beach State Park
• Drive Otter Crest Loop and see Cape Foulweather
• Search for derelict boiler tank at low tide
• Visit Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area
• Explore Cascade Head Biosphere
• See ghost forest at Neskowin
• Visit Cape Kiwanda in Pacific City
• Stop at Anderson's viewpoint
• Turn left to Tunnel Beach in Oceanside
• Visit Tillamook Creamery
• Climb Astoria Column for views
• Explore Garibaldi fishing port
• Drive through Rockaway Beach
• Make turn at 7th and H streets
• Visit Manzanita town
• Drive through Cannon Beach and Ecola State Park

The experience

You bring your car and phone. The app does the rest. After booking, download the separate Audio Tour Guide app by Action, enter your password, and the tour loads onto your device. Once downloaded, GPS automatically plays audio stories as you drive past Sea Lion Caves, Cape Perpetua, Cannon Beach, and dozens of smaller stops: no cellular service needed after that first download. The commentary covers everything from the 45-foot sperm whale that washed ashore near Florence in 1970 to the 93-foot Yaquina Head lighthouse, the ghost forest at Neskowin buried by tsunami, and Chief Kiawanda Rock rising 327 feet from the sand at Pacific City. You start at the designated starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.

The tour takes 7 to 8 hours to complete, but that's only if you drive straight through without stopping. Most travelers pause for hikes, photos, meals, or to explore towns like Yachats (where the Alsea River meets the ocean), Newport's Bayfront, or the Tillamook Creamery. You control when to play, pause, and resume. The audio waits for you. The app works on iPhone with iOS 15 or later, Android version 9 or later, or a GPS-enabled iPad with cellular capability. If your car has Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, the app's audio plays through your car stereo while the map displays on your phone screen.

One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle listening together, no per-person fee. The tour includes route maps, previews of scenic stops and nearby areas, hidden gems and local stories, and customer support via chat, email, or phone. Once you download it, the tour stays on your device forever. Lifetime access means you can replay it on future trips to the coast without buying again.

What’s included

• The tour includes GPS-triggered audio commentary for over 200 miles of coast.
• route maps and previews of scenic stops and nearby areas.
• lifetime access to download and replay anytime.
• offline GPS guidance that works without cellular service.
• one purchase covering everyone in your car, not per person.
• customer support via chat, email, or phone.
• and access to hidden gems and local stories along the route.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Drive with Action

Is this one for you?This is a self-guided tour you control entirely from your own car, so it suits travelers who want flexibility to pause for photos, hikes, meals, or exploring towns without keeping to a group schedule or waiting for a bus. If you prefer a live guide narrating the stops or prefer not to drive, a shared bus tour would be a better fit.

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Top questions

What is Sea Lion Caves and why does the tour mention plugging your ears?

Sea Lion Caves is the largest sea cave in the United States and home to dozens, sometimes hundreds of sea lions. The audio guide notes that if you descend into the caves, the noise and smell from the animals can be intense, so earplugs and nose plugs are suggested.

Can I download the tour before I arrive in Oregon?

Yes. Download the Audio Tour Guide app by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data, enter your password, and the tour downloads to your phone. Once downloaded, it works offline using GPS, so you can start driving without cellular service.

What happens if I miss a turn or want to join the tour partway through?

The app shows the full route on its map, so you can join anywhere along the way. GPS triggers the audio stories as you pass each location, so if you skip an early stop, the app simply moves forward to the next one you reach.

Does the tour include entrance fees to attractions like Sea Lion Caves or Cape Perpetua?

No. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate from the tour purchase. The audio guide tells you what to expect at each stop so you can decide which ones to visit and plan your budget accordingly.

Can I use this tour more than once, or is it a one-time purchase?

You own it for life. Lifetime access means you can replay the tour anytime on future trips to the Oregon Coast, and the app stays on your device indefinitely after download.

How does the audio play in my car?

If your car has Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, connect your phone and the audio plays through your car stereo while the map shows on your phone screen. Otherwise, connect your phone to your car via Bluetooth to hear the commentary through your car speakers.