Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Description
Keep an eye out for sea lions, deer, harbor seals, and tide pools along this immersive coastal adventure. Explore the world-famous 17-Mile Drive on an electric bike — the best way to experience Pebble Beach’s stunning coastline, iconic landmarks, and oceanfront mansions. This 16-mile round-trip tour (approx. 3 hours) includes scenic photo stops and local stories at the Lone Cypress, Asilomar Beach, Point Pinos Lighthouse, and more. Our top-rated guides — consistently praised in reviews as the best in the area — bring the route to life with their knowledge of history, wildlife, and native plants. One even holds a master’s degree in biology! With over 50 models of electric bikes available, we welcome riders of all sizes and experience levels (min. height 4’10”, max. weight 400 lbs). Most of the route follows protected bike lanes or low-speed roads (25 mph). Riders 12+ can typically ride solo at a parent’s discretion. Non-cyclists can ride tandem with a parent on a cargo eBike.
Tour Options
Itinerary
(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.
We ride the ocean front section from the Pacific Grove gate to Bird Rock.
(Intermediate Tour Only) We ride an 8-mile section of 17-Mile Drive...the most scenic, ocean-front parts, including the Lone Cypress
Ride past this epic golf course, snapping to take photos and hear a bit about it's history.
Enjoy this beautiful white sand beach and learn about the Spanish explorers who first landed here.
Snap a photo, look for sea otters.
Stop and enjoy the view.
See the place where an old, Chinese fishing village used to sit.
We 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.
(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.
(Intermediate Tour Only) Enjoy the view
(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.
(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.
(Intermediate Tour Only) Ride through the curvy roads under a canopy of the oldest Monterey Cypress trees in existence.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) We ride the bike lanes here as we enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of the Ocean.
(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.
(Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) Our launching point is the last building on this famous stretch of Monterey.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) Learn why this beautiful ride is accessible to us.
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(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.
Look for deer grazing on the golf course of the most prestigious Country Club in the world.
Look for deer grazing on the golf course of the most prestigious Country Club in the world.
One of the many beautiful golf courses that flank our ride.
Smell the sage brush as we ride by this famous beach house (just don't fall in the beautiful poison oak hedge!)
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- All riders must sign a waiver
- Minors must have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian (can be signed electronically)
- Child rate applies only when riding tandem with a paying adult
- Minimum solo rider height: 4'10"
- Maximum rider weight 350 lb.
- Max tandem child weight: 120 lb.
- Max combined rider/child tandem weight 350 lb.
- A maximum of 25 people per booking
- Photo I.D. required
- Can be chilly along the Ocean, please dress appropriately
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to rain, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Minimum age, 1 year
- Minimum age to ride solo, 12 years (younger children can ride on tandem e-bike with adult)
Reviews(928)
Zane was an amazing guide. He was caring and careful especially since there was another family with a 4 yr. old on our tour who needed extra attention to get strapped in. He waited patiently each time before riding off. Zane would have us stop at certain points and explain the ocean life. He would give us time to explore the beach areas and take pictures. He even took pics and a video while we were riding, at my request, of course. Zane lives in the area so he was able to recommend some very tasty local restaurants. It was well worth taking the tour even though you can rent the bikes and do it on your own. Very happy my family booked this tour.
Really wanted to do this tour but was quite apprehensive given I’ve not used an e-bike before (or even ridden a bike for a few years). I needlessly worried - I was given instruction on the e-bike and then the opportunity of riding around before taking it out onto the cycle path/road. Absolutely loved the experience and the scenery was amazing.
Take the ride! My husband and I had the best time. We are not experienced riders and it was so easy to pick up and enjoy. Suzy is the BEST guide ever! She kept us engaged the entire time with her friendliness and knowledge of the area and its wildlife. The views are breathtaking and there were frequent stops for pictures and appreciating the magnificent coastline! Suzy was also a great photographer! The family-friendly ride is perfect for all ages. Dress in layers!
Beautiful ride and our guide, Victor, was full of knowledge on the area. Highly recommend for anyone who wants an active tour. Pedal on your own or use the power of the bike!
Such a fun tour! The bikes were great - the route was stunning and our guide was full of information and knowledge about the area. It was a great tour! So glad we booked!
Perfect day to be on an e-bike and a perfect day to be at pebble beach! Valerie did a wonderful job providing not only the history of Pebble Beach but also information regarding whales and sea otters. Also learned about the tides, waves and underwater caves.
Guide was friendly, and knowledgeable about local wildlife. Enjoyed the bike ride. E bikes are easy to use.
Suzy was our guide and she was fantastic! So friendly and knowledgeable! This tour is a must if visiting Monterey. We went at an enjoyable pace, the scenery was absolutely gorgeous and complete with tons of wildlife. The bikes were easy to operate for our kids (son went with my husband and daughter rode her own at age 14). Would highly recommend!!
Awesome experience. I was able to see so many amazing sites. Our guide was knowledgeable and flexible.
So much fun! Our guide, Katie, was wonderful. She showed us amazing views and was patient with us when we wanted to stay and observe nature longer.
