A Local’s Guide to San Diego’s Sights: A GPS Self-Guided Drive
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Designed by a pair of lifelong California residents with a passion for the region’s hidden history, this immersive audio tour transforms your vehicle into a private theater on wheels.
While massive tour buses are confined to rigid schedules, this digital experience allows you to navigate at your own pace, uncovering the secret stories behind the "Street of Dreams" in La Jolla and the rugged, off-the-beaten-path majesty of Sunset Cliffs.
Your drive weaves audio stories through the historic Gaslamp Quarter, the coastal heights of Cabrillo National Monument, and the lush architecture of Balboa Park.
Using smart GPS technology, the commentary plays automatically as you drive, functioning entirely offline to ensure a seamless journey without data interruptions.
By the time you reach the panoramic summit of Mt. Soledad, you won't just have seen the sights—you’ll have experienced San Diego through the eyes of an insider who knows exactly where the city’s heart beats.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Our tour begins at the edge of Mission Bay and takes in legendary landmarks including SeaWorld San Diego, the Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma, Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, Old Town State Park and Presidio Park.
SeaWorld
The tour passes by legendary landmarks including SeaWorld San Diego, the Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma, Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, Old Town State Park and Presidio Park.
Options
A Local’s Guide to San Diego’s Sights: A GPS Self-Guided Drive
What‘s Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The suggested drive time...
Paul K,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The suggested drive time is just that…the driving only. We only stopped at a couple of the areas and it was 3/4 of our day. Could easily be a couple days if visitors stopped to eat or explored the areas more than we did
Poor tech, I don’t recommend
paulah186,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Content of the tour was interesting, and we discovered a few new spots in SD, but the tech synchronization was super glitchy, dropping when we went under highways, near tall buildings or simply taking turns. We did take the precautions of turning off our VPN, allowing-location-always to the dedicated app, and ultimately one of us drove while the other followed our location on the app map, so we could know when we went off route. A number of times the app simply lost our location leaving us driving randomly in San Diego with no directions, no clue of our location - we used another maps app to resume the route. Turned out to be an unnecessary stressful, occasionally dangerous and unpleasant experience. We would definitely not recommend.
Bad App.
Patrick R,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00The directions are late. Sometimes you are at the intersection when she tells you to turn. And even though, in the beginning, she tell you if you get off course she will let you know she never does. Also when she starts to talk it cuts off half the first word, instead of saying right turn all you hear is "ght" or left is "ft". It can get very confusing when your trying to navigate through traffic. I wouldn't recommend this app.
Audio Visual Driving Tour
Larry B,Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00First day we tried the app shut down after about an hour and we could not get it to restart. Tried again another day and it worked fine.
Be careful when you start/stop
Deanna T,Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00There are a limited number of times you can stop and start the app. We stopped to look around and the app said I had used it all up by the first few places.
San Diego at our pace
Wayne S,Feb 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was way better than I expected. Synced to your gps, it provided timely info as you drove, and ability to go at your pace with opportunities for extended stops along the way. Our original tour was cancelled last minute, so this was our only other option but we got to see and learn about all the key sites for a fraction of the price.
Easy and fun trip through San Diego
karenannt2018,Nov 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent stories about the local area. The instructions were very clear and easy to follow. Loved the emphasis on the beaches and history
Excellent tour for first timers
Yehuda K,Sep 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Well done. Good narration, good navigation instructions. Took us to interesting places we didn’t know existed.
Tour without the hassle
ruffem26,Aug 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a bargain. If you have a car, this is a definite must. I had not been to San Diego since the 70's, and then only for a day. This guided tour of the area was exactly what I was looking for. It took me on a complete easy-to-follow tour of the entire area accompanied by an informative narrative. You can go at your own pace, exlpore any area when you want for as long as you want. I highly recommend
For the price -unbeatable!
michaelhger,Aug 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can only recommend to anyone who travels with their own car! Good tour to all the sights of San Diego. At your own pace, you stop where you like (in the US the parking situation is usually easier than in other countries). The tour is easy to follow and you can also board from the road (there is the possibility to “find” the tour again). There is detailed information about the sights, from him also on the way, which you can (if you want) partly also deepen! For the price -unbeatable!
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