Santa Monica Pier Tour: Self-Guided Walk

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Stroll the iconic Santa Monica Pier with your own audio guide. This GPS-powered tour turns your phone into a storyteller as you explore Route 66’s finish line, Pacific Park’s Ferris wheel, the historic Looff Hippodrome and the lively boardwalk, without schedules, groups or crowds.

What Makes This Tour Different:
1. Your pace, your way: Start whenever you like, wander in any order and pause for beach snacks or sunset photos. No bus, no group, no rush.
2. Hands-free storytelling: The Action Tour Guide app uses GPS to play stories automatically as you reach each stop. Simply listen and look around.
3. Offline flexibility: Download the tour over Wi-Fi and explore without cell service or data. Works anytime, day or night.
4. Iconic stops: Hear the history behind the solar-powered Ferris wheel, the Looff Hippodrome carousel, the Route 66 “End of the Trail” sign and Heal the Bay Aquarium.
5. Better than bus tours: Enjoy the pier on foot for less than the cost of a traditional tour. No crowded buses or strict schedules.

How It Works:
- Get the tour – Purchase the Santa Monica Pier tour online and receive your unique access code via email or text.
- Download & prepare – Install the free Action Tour Guide app and download the tour over Wi-Fi. Bring headphones and a charged phone. Your purchase never expires.
- Start & enjoy – Begin at the Santa Monica Pier arch (81 Colorado Ave). Launch the tour in the app and let the GPS guide you. The audio plays automatically as you walk and pauses whenever you stop