The Golden Gate Bridge is 1.7 miles long, so there are lots of places in or around the city where you can see it clearly. There are a few spots, however, that are known for having the best Golden Gate Bridge views. One popular spot is the Marin Headlands, a park just north of the […]
Big Sur is one of America’s greatest road trips. But if you’re hoping to make the trip a bit longer, you’re not alone. Action Tour Guide’s Self-Guided Big Sur Tour starts your trip further north in Monterey and ends past the typical Big Sur stops at San Simeon all the way down to Pismo Beach, […]
While it’s possible to get stuck in traffic for hours, it should usually take you no more than three minutes to drive across the Golden Gate Bridge. However, in our opinion, no San Francisco tour is complete without a stroll across the bridge on foot. If you have an hour to kill, walking across the […]
Carmel, or Carmel-by-the-Sea as some call it, acts as the northern gateway town to the Big Sur drive. Many people start or end their Big Sur adventures at Carmel, as it’s easy to drive the Big Sur stretch of Highway 1 from there. Action Tour Guide’s Self-Guided Big Sur Tour starts even further north in […]
The drive through Big Sur on Highway 1 is one of America’s most beautiful road trips. You’ll see the Pacific Ocean, towering redwoods, and secluded beaches. Touring this region with Action Tour Guide’s Self-Guided Big Sur Tour is a sure way to see all of the attractions that make this section of California’s coastline a […]
There are plenty of San Francisco tours you can take while visiting the Bay Area, although we think your best option is to take a self-guided audio tour instead of paying extra for a tour guide. San Francisco is one of the most interesting cities in California, and it can be tough to find all […]
The Bay Area is pretty temperate year-round, so the best time to take a San Francisco tour will depend on what you want to see. For our money, September and October have the best weather and events, so we recommend visiting then. These two months are the warmest of the year for the bay, with […]
A San Francisco driving tour will take you through plenty of neighborhoods, each with its own distinctive flavor, but we think the coolest one is either Hayes Valley or the Castro, depending on what you’re looking for. If you’re looking to avoid the other tourists and go straight to where the locals hang out, then […]
While the most famous street on any San Francisco driving tour is probably Lombard Street, we think the most beautiful avenue in the city is Lincoln Boulevard heading south along the Presidio. If you’re taking a trip to the Bay Area, we definitely recommend seeing both. You’ll probably recognize Lombard from any number of movies […]
If you’re bringing your car to the city, we recommend starting off with a San Francisco driving tour so you can hit all the highlights of the area. Once you’ve done that, there are plenty of other great places to drive to. San Francisco has pretty good public transportation, but having a car opens the […]