Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Electric Bike Tour, 3 hour

3-Hour Electric Bike Tour Along 17 Mile Drive of Coastal Monterey

Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Electric Bike Tour, 3 hour

By Big Sur Adventures

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Overview

Legendary for it's beauty, 17-mile Drive meanders up and down the hills of Pebble Beach, past amazing mansions and it's famous golf courses. We wind our way along the rugged coastline and through thick cypress groves, stopping at all the amazing viewpoints. Our local guides share their knowledge of the area's unique ocean wildlife and iconic landmarks…the Lone Cypress, Point Pinos Lighthouse, Lover's Point, Asilomar Beach.

16 mi. return, approx 3 hrs. Min. height 4'10”; Max. weight 350lb.

Alternating between separated bike lanes & road shared with vehicles (25 mph speed limit), we recommend “youth” riders be ages 14+ to ride solo. Parents may book a bike for ages 12+ if their child is experienced enough to ride on a 25 mph road shared with vehicles.

The “child” rate is for children between 40 lb. & 120 lb. riding tandem with a parent on a cargo e-bike.

Activity location

Spanish Bay
- 17 Mile Drive, Stop Number 3
- Pebble Beach, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Big Sur Adventures, 17 Mile Drive
- 2106 Sunset Drive
- 93950, Pacific Grove, California, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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2:30pm, Family-Friendly

3h
English

Beginner's Route: Avoids parts of 17-Mi Dr with no bike lanes. It includes additional time on other Coastal areas. (Skips Lone Cypress)
Starting point:
Big Sur Adventures, Cannery Row Monterey, 125 Ocean View Blvd #122, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 2:30 pm

Price details

AU$124.59 x 1 AdultAU$124.59

Total

2:30pm, Intermediate

3h
English

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

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 2:30 pm

Price details

AU$124.59 x 1 AdultAU$124.59

Total

10:30am, Family-Friendly

3h
English

Beginner's Route: Avoids parts of 17-Mi Dr with no bike lanes. It includes additional time on other Coastal areas. (Skips Lone Cypress)
Starting point:
Big Sur Adventures, Cannery Row Monterey, 125 Ocean View Blvd #122, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 10:30 am

Price details

AU$124.59 x 1 AdultAU$124.59

Total

10:30am, Intermediate

3h
English

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

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 10:30 am

Price details

AU$124.59 x 1 AdultAU$124.59

Total

What's included, what's not

Bottled water
Gloves
E-bike
Helmet
Guide
Free street parking available on nearby Crocker Ave and Asilomar Ave.
Service charge

Know before you book

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 favourable weather conditions. If cancelled 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)

Activity itinerary

Asilomar State Beach (Pass by)

(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.

17-Mile Drive (Pass by)

We ride the ocean front section from the Pacific Grove gate to Bird Rock.

17-Mile Drive (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

The Links at Spanish Bay (Pass by)

Ride past this epic golf course, snapping to take photos and hear a bit about it's history.

Spanish Bay

3m

Enjoy this beautiful white sand beach and learn about the Spanish explorers who first landed here.

Restless Sea

2m

Snap a photo, look for sea otters.

Point Joe

3m

Stop and enjoy the view.

China Rock

1m

See the place where an old, Chinese fishing village used to sit.

Bird Rock Vista Point

7m

We take a bathroom 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.

Seal Rock Creek beach (Pass by)

Enjoy the beautiful view.

Fanshell Overlook (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 Harbour Seals pupping on the nearby beach.

Fan Shell Beach (Pass by)

(Intermediate Tour Only) Enjoy the view

Lone Cypress

5m

(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.

Cypress Point Lookout

3m

(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.

Cypress Point Golf Club (Pass by)

(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.

Crocker Grove (Pass by)

(Intermediate Tour Only) Ride through the curvy roads under a canopy of the oldest Monterey Cypress trees in existence.

Ghost Tree

3m

(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.

Pescadero Point

2m

(Intermediate Tour Only) Adjacent to the Ghost Trees, if we have time you can walk out to this point.

Lodge at Pebble Beach (Pass by)

(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.

Pebble Beach Market

15m

(Intermediate Tour Only) This is our "nurture" stop with great coffee, gelato, and snacks. We relax at the tables overlooking Carmel Bay.

Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course (Pass by)

(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.

Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard (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.

Monterey Bay Recreation Trail

15m

(Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) We launch our beginner's tour on this ocean-front trail shared with pedestrians.

Monterey Bay Aquarium (Pass by)

(Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) We start our journey just a block down from the Aquarium.

Cannery Row (Pass by)

(Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) Our launching point is the last building on this famous stretch of Monterey.

California Sea Otter Game Refuge (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.

John Denver Memorial

10m

(Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) Learn about John's ties to our area and the details of his tragic passing.

Point Pinos Lighthouse (Pass by)

(Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) Snap a picture of the oldest continually-operating lighthouse on the west coast.

Pacific Grove Shoreline Parkway Marine Refuge (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.