Oregon Coast Self Guided Audio Driving Tour
Traveler rating
4.5/5
Based on 18 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Oregon Coast Self Guided Audio Driving Tour worth booking?
Oregon Coast Self Guided Audio Driving Tour is a 7-hour experience in Astoria, United States, from $21 per person. It scores 70 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 18 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 70 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (18)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $21 per person
Explore the rugged beauty of the Oregon Coast with this self-guided driving tour. Witness waves crashing over volcanic outcrops and discover serene sandy shores. Marvel at the fragrant coastal forests and breathtaking vistas at every turn. Visit iconic spots like Sea Lion Caves, Cape Perpetua, and Cannon Beach. Experience the charm of seaside towns, each offering unique creature comforts. This journey combines natural wonders and local culture, creating an unforgettable adventure. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
What you get
About this experience
Explore the rugged beauty of the Oregon Coast with this self-guided driving tour. Witness waves crashing over volcanic outcrops and discover serene sandy shores. Marvel at the fragrant coastal forests and breathtaking vistas at every turn. Visit iconic spots like Sea Lion Caves, Cape Perpetua, and Cannon Beach. Experience the charm of seaside towns, each offering unique creature comforts. This journey combines natural wonders and local culture, creating an unforgettable adventure. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
What's included
Included
- Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
Not included
- No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
What you'll see and do
Sea Lion Caves
Sea Lion Caves is the largest sea cave in the United States, and its home to, you guessed it dozens, sometimes hundreds of sea lions. If you're interested in seeing, hearing or smelling sea lions, this is the spot. If we head down the elevators into the caves you might want to plug your ears and nose. Note: The tour is over 200 miles long, with more than 170+ audio stories, and takes about 7-8 hours to complete. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Florence
Florence is one of the larger communities on the Oregon Coast and, because of its proximity to the Oregon Dunes, it's a center for outdoor sports. If we are on a much longer driving itinerary, you might be interested to know that Florence is also roughly the halfway point between California and Washington.
10 minutes here
Exploding Whale Memorial Park
Florence is home of one of the most infamous incidents in the history of dynamite – an incident that eventually became one of the first viral videos on the Internet. Let’s flashback to November 12, 1970. A dead 45-foot long sperm whale washed up on the beach just west of here.
10 minutes here
Up ahead is Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park, named for a former commissioner of the Oregon Highway Department. This park features a wide beach, picnic areas, restrooms and a large campground.
10 minutes here
The Cape Perpetua area is coming up featuring miles-long views, an ocean blowhole, a beautiful forest and a visitor center to learn more. But a grouping of worthy stops will come up quickly.
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Safety officer here to deliver a word of caution. A water rescue is nearly impossible amid the churning waves, so take care. If the tide is very high, stay up on the paved trail and view everything from a distance.
10 minutes here
Heceta Head Lighthouse
the Heceta Head area, home to some great views and a beautiful 19th-century classic red-roofed lighthouse with a beam visible 21 miles out to sea.
10 minutes here
Safety officer here to deliver a word of caution. A water rescue is nearly impossible amid the churning waves, so take care.
10 minutes here
Yachats
We’ll soon arrive in Yachats, and this is my definition of a perfect example of an Oregon Coast town. We’ll find a couple of great restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, a brewpub featuring unique ingredients like spruce beer, an excellent fish market and a couple of shops for visitors.
10 minutes here
Waldport
There aren't any must-do stops but the town is pleasant of course, with a couple of restaurants to pick from. This is the location where the Alsea River empties into the Pacific Ocean and that means an interesting bridge is coming up.
10 minutes here
Throughout this tour I speak quite a bit about how Conde McCullough built many of the bridges along the Oregon Coast. Well alas, we are about to cross one that he did NOT design. This bridge, over Alsea Bay was opened in 1991 to replace the original bridge, and that original in fact was designed and built in 1936 by McCullough.
10 minutes here
Brian Booth State Park
Wouldn't it be cool to have a park named after you? We are closing in on Brian Booth State Park, named in 2013 after the first Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission chairperson.
10 minutes here
Newport
There are several worthwhile stops to make in Newport if we have the time and feel ready to get out for a little exploring. The most highly recommended is to visit the Bayfront.
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The ocean side of the road is the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area. Yes "Outstanding" is a part of the official name and is absolutely fitting. The Oregon Coast’s tallest lighthouse rises 93 feet above the cliffs.
10 minutes here
Beverly Beach State Park
Ahead on the inland side of the road, we’ll see the brown sign for Beverly Beach State Park. I realize we probably aren't driving along randomly looking for a campground, but I did want to give a shoutout to my favorite spots to camp on the coast.
10 minutes here
Cape Foulweather
As we drive the Otter Crest Loop, we pass Cape Foulweather, which is - well, depending on the day, also descriptively accurate. The first European to record seeing Cape Foulweather was British explorer Captain James Cook in March 1778.
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If you want a short jaunt, and it's low tide, you can search for a derelict boiler tank that remains from a steam powered schooner that met an unfortunate end back in 1910. The story is that an over pressurized blow torch exploded, engulfing the ship.
10 minutes here
Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area is just ahead and in my opinion it is one of the best beaches in Oregon because it offers fantastic views, smashing waves, unique rock formations, spectacular tidal pools and best of all its great for fossicking. In this case our fossicking will be a hunt for agates.
10 minutes here
This is part of the UNESCO Cascade Head Biosphere. It includes 102 thousand acres of rare and diverse ecosystems including the Salmon River, a two mile basalt headland covered in coastal prairies, forested uplands and a marine reserve stretching west into the waters of the Pacific. All proudly protected by the communities.
10 minutes here
Neskowin
As we come off Cascade Head, we're going to see the village of Neskowin. This is one of those places that has a ghost forest identified by scientists as devastated by a prior tsunami. At low tide, on the beach south of Hawk Creek, dozens of old tree stumps are still visible buried in the sand as a testament to the power of the earth.
10 minutes here
Up ahead is the main attraction in Pacific City, Cape Kiwanda and one of the three Oregon coast haystack rocks, This one being the 327 foot tall basalt outcrop called Chief Kiawanda Rock. Cape Kiwanda itself, is a sandstone promontory that juts out into the ocean.
10 minutes here
Netarts
The overlook ahead on the left called Anderson's viewpoint is a great spot to take a look at the coast and Netarts Bay.
10 minutes here
Cape Meares
There's a Y intersection ahead. To visit the secret Tunnel Beach, we will keep left and enter the seaside village of Oceanside.
10 minutes here
Tillamook
We are almost at the most popular visitor attraction on the Oregon Coast - the famous Tillamook Creamery. Beloved for generations, it's a great place to see cheesemakers hard at work preparing the bricks of cheddar headed to grocery stores all over the country. Visitors can sample several varieties of Tillamook Cheese, buy some hard-to-find flavors and aged varieties, and some gifts for anyone who didn't get to come along today.
10 minutes here
Astoria Column
If the weather is at all cooperative today, I suggest we should head up the hill to Astoria Column, one of the most popular places in Astoria because of its elevated location with superb views in every direction - including across the Columbia River to Washington.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Astoria
You can also begin the tour from 43507 U.S. 30, Astoria, OR, USA. The tour works in both directions, so you can begin in Northbound and end in Southbound, or vice versa.
Meeting point
Astoria
Begin from 1000 Oregon Coast Hwy, Florence, OR, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The self-guided audio tour ends here, and it is near the Best Western Pier Point Inn hotel.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Drive with Action
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
- The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 18 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
3 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
18 verified traveler reviews for Oregon Coast Self Guided Audio Driving Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great value for a Oregon Coastal Car trip
We downloaded this audio tour before a coastal trip from Oregon to So Cal. The Oregon coastal tour was helpful as it flagged some interesting sights along the way that we wouldn’t have otherwise known about. We found the commentary to be informative and entertaining (imagine a blend of travel highlights, history and dad jokes). Not only did it provide commentary it gave you directions to the sites based on your GPS locations. If you want to preview some of the content ahead of you actual trip, or listen again you have access at anytime. I thought the tour was a good value for the money and was complimentary to our rambling road trip. We liked it so much that we bought a similar tour for the Redwoods once we got into California which we also liked. Unlike Oregon tour there are many more California modules, so that cost adds up so we did not buy more beyond those. Thanks for the awesome audio tour, we really enjoyed it!
Response from the operator: Hi Christa, I’m so glad that my Oregon Coast tour gave you more to discover on your big West Coast road trip! If you’re planning your next trip, check out my Pacific Coast Highway tour, which covers Big Sur, Monterrey, and more all the way down to Los Angeles. Happy exploring!
via Tripadvisor
Loved this! Very entertaining and helpful
ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS! It made a last minute/poorly planned trip so much easier and we were able to see so much that we would've missed otherwise. Very entertaining!
Response from the operator: Hi Gloria, I love hearing that my tour made a last-minute trip easier and gave you plenty of directions and spots to explore along the way. If you’re exploring more around Oregon, you may also enjoy my Mt. Hood Loop or Mt. Rainier tours. Happy exploring!
via Tripadvisor
The best way to do a driving vacation!
This was our 1st time using the Self- driving guide and we thoroughly enjoyed it. There was so much information we learned, sites we saw, inside stories we heard- that we wouldn’t have without it. It’s intuitive (knows if you did or didn’t take a suggested side excursion), well timed driving directions and now that our route is complete, we feel lost driving without our guide!!
Response from the operator: Hi there, love hearing that the Oregon Coast tour became such a helpful road-trip companion on your first experience with my app! I’m especially happy the suggested detours helped you discover places you might otherwise have missed. If you’re continuing along the Pacific Coast, you may also enjoy my Pacific Coast Highway or Portland Downtown tours. Happy exploring!
via Tripadvisor
Guide in your car
This car tour was an easy way to see the coast of Oregon. The trip used some kind of GPS to turn on right when I entered Florence. The items covered were historical and fun. Most locations you got enough warning to plan a pull off but some were too hard to locate. Good value.
Response from the operator: Kathryn, thanks for taking my self-guided audio tour of the Oregon Coast! I’m glad you enjoyed the GPS-guided convenience, history, flexibility, and overall value, and I’ll keep your feedback about a few harder-to-locate stops in mind. I hope you’ll explore another destination with one of my tours or bundles soon—Happy exploring!
via Tripadvisor
Fun!!
Great job with all the information and stops! Wish we had taken several days to explore the coast!
Response from the operator: Christy, thank you for taking my Oregon Coast GPS audio driving tour. I’m so glad you had fun and enjoyed the stops and information along the coast. My audio tours are valid forever and work offline once downloaded, so you can enjoy the flexibility and convenience of taking the tour as many times as you want. I hope you’ll try another tour or bundle with me soon. Happy exploring!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $21 to $25
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Drive with Action, who run 36 experiences we rank across 25 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 58.4.
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Oregon Coast Self Guided Audio Driving Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Astoria.
How much does Oregon Coast Self Guided Audio Driving Tour cost?
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Prices start at $21 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Astoria usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Oregon Coast Self Guided Audio Driving Tour take?
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Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Astoria is not rushed.
Is Oregon Coast Self Guided Audio Driving Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 70 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 18 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Astoria, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Oregon Coast Self Guided Audio Driving Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Oregon Coast Self Guided Audio Driving Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Oregon Coast Self Guided Audio Driving Tour?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Astoria can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Astoria and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Oregon Coast Self Guided Audio Driving Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Astoria within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Astoria?
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On Outty we rank every Astoria experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Tour of Astoria & Warrenton, Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Oregon Coast, Full-Day Oregon Coast: Astoria, Warrenton, Seaside & Cannon Beach. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Astoria?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Astoria?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Oregon Coast Self Guided Audio Driving Tour?
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Included: Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour; Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help; Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included; Private tour experience for your family, in your own car; and Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips. Not included: No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Oregon Coast Self Guided Audio Driving Tour?
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You can also begin the tour from 43507 U.S. 30, Astoria, OR, USA. The tour works in both directions, so you can begin in Northbound and end in Southbound, or vice versa. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Oregon Coast Self Guided Audio Driving Tour offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Oregon Coast Self Guided Audio Driving Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Oregon Coast Self Guided Audio Driving Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Astoria. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Oregon Coast Self Guided Audio Driving Tour?
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Across 18 reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, value for money. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
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