Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Overview
Sea lions, deer, and harbor seals highlight this immersive coastal adventure along the stunning 17-Mile Drive. Riding an electric bike offers a unique way to see Pebble Beach's iconic landmarks and oceanfront mansions.
- 🦭 Keep an eye out for wildlife like sea lions and harbor seals while exploring tide pools.
- 🚴♂️ The tour covers 16 miles round-trip, approximately 3 hours, featuring scenic photo stops at locations such as Lone Cypress and Point Pinos Lighthouse.
- 📚 Our knowledgeable guides share local stories and insights about history, wildlife, and native plants; one holds a master’s degree in biology.
- 🚲 Over 50 models of electric bikes are available, accommodating riders of all sizes (min. height 4’10”, max. weight 400 lbs).
- ⚠️ Most of the route follows protected bike lanes or low-speed roads (25 mph); riders aged 12+ can ride solo at a parent’s discretion, while non-cyclists can ride tandem with a parent on a cargo eBike.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Intermediate Route: This tour has sections on a narrow, winding road shared with cars (25 mph speed limit) and goes past the Lone Cypress.
Starting point:
Big Sur Adventures, 17 Mile Drive, 2106 Sunset Dr, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA
- Guide
- Helmet
- E-bike
- Gloves
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Free street parking available on nearby Crocker Ave and Asilomar Ave.
Meeting point
Return details
- (Intermediate Tour) We start at the Big Sur Adventures, 17 Mile Drive shop, just up the hill from this beautiful beach. All sorts of fun, unexpected history surrounds this most beautiful stretch of beach. Watch surfers, snap some photos, hear the waves, smell the ocean air. (pass by)
- We ride the ocean front section from the Pacific Grove gate to Bird Rock. (pass by)
- (Intermediate Tour Only) We ride an 8-mile section of 17-Mile Drive...the most scenic, ocean-front parts, including the Lone Cypress (pass by)
- Ride past this epic golf course, snapping to take photos and hear a bit about it's history. (pass by)
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Spanish BayEnjoy this beautiful white sand beach and learn about the Spanish explorers who first landed here.
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Restless SeaSnap a photo, look for sea otters.
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Point JoeStop and enjoy the view.
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China RockSee the place where an old, Chinese fishing village used to sit.
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Bird Rock Vista PointWe take a restroom break here and watch sea lions play in the water. Your guide will help you identify the wildlife that you see and share some fun facts...both about the animals and the rock.
- Enjoy the beautiful view. (pass by)
- (Intermediate Tour Only) Stop to look for sea otters at this beautiful lookout. Learn a bit about the Cypress Point Country Club from your guide. Note: in the Spring this stop is closed to protect the Harbor Seals pupping on the nearby beach. (pass by)
- (Intermediate Tour Only) Enjoy the view (pass by)
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Lone Cypress(Intermediate Tour Only) See the 250-year-old tree that serves as the trademark for the Pebble Beach Company. Likely the subject of more photographs than any tree in the world.
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Cypress Point Lookout(9:30, 12:30, and 3:30 tours only) Stop to look for sea otters at this beautiful lookout. Learn a bit about the Cypress Point Country Club from your guide. On a clear day you can see the Point Sur Lighthouse in Big Sur. Note: at times this stop is closed due to events at Pebble Beach.
- (Intermediate Tour Only) Look for the famous green at Hole #16, where golfers drive 231 yards over the Pacific Ocean to hit a small patch of grass surrounded strategically by bunkers. With it's sweeping vistas and beautiful trees, you will quickly see why this is one of the most prestigious golf courses in the world. (pass by)
- (Intermediate Tour Only) Ride through the curvy roads under a canopy of the oldest Monterey Cypress trees in existence. (pass by)
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Ghost Tree(Intermediate Tour Only) For tours where everyone rides faster, we add this bonus stop at the end. It's views of Point Lobos and Carmel Bay are amazing.
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Pescadero Point(Intermediate Tour Only) Adjacent to the Ghost Trees, if we have time you can walk out to this point.
- (Intermediate Tour Only) Faster-riding tours get a chance to ride by the Pebble Beach Lodge. If time allows, we can stop and check out the shops. (pass by)
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Pebble Beach Market(Intermediate Tour Only) This is our "nurture" stop with great coffee, gelato, and snacks. We relax at the tables overlooking Carmel Bay.
- (Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) Learn a little of the history of this beautiful course as we enjoy the views of its rolling greens and sand dunes. (pass by)
- (Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) We ride the bike lanes here as we enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of the Ocean. (pass by)
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Monterey Bay Recreation Trail(Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) We launch our beginner's tour on this ocean-front trail shared with pedestrians.
- (Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) We start our journey just a block down from the Aquarium. (pass by)
- (Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) Our launching point is the last building on this famous stretch of Monterey. (pass by)
- (Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only). As we ride along the coast of Pacific Grove, we will keep our eyes peeled for these adorable creatures. Learn why they are the apex predator in the kelp forests. (pass by)
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John Denver Memorial(Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) Learn about John's ties to our area and the details of his tragic passing.
- (Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) Snap a picture of the oldest continually-operating lighthouse on the west coast. (pass by)
- (Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) This is arguably one of the most scenic stretches of coastline you'll ever get a change to see by bicycle. (pass by)
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Lovers Point(Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) Learn why this beautiful ride is accessible to us.
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Esplanade Park(Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) Snap a picture of the famous Kissing Rock!
- (Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) We ride for miles with the ocean on one side and this beautiful golf course on the other. (pass by)
- Look for deer grazing on the golf course of the most prestigious Country Club in the world. (pass by)
- Look for deer grazing on the golf course of the most prestigious Country Club in the world. (pass by)
- One of the many beautiful golf courses that flank our ride. (pass by)
- Smell the sage brush as we ride by this famous beach house (just don't fall in the beautiful poison oak hedge!) (pass by)
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.