Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
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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.
Your experience
Stop 1
(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.
Stop 2
We ride the ocean front section from the Pacific Grove gate to Bird Rock.
Stop 3
(Intermediate Tour Only) We ride an 8-mile section of 17-Mile Drive...the most scenic, ocean-front parts, including the Lone Cypress
Stop 4
Ride past this epic golf course, snapping to take photos and hear a bit about it's history.
Stop 5
Enjoy this beautiful white sand beach and learn about the Spanish explorers who first landed here.
Stop 6
Snap a photo, look for sea otters.
Stop 7
Stop and enjoy the view.
Stop 8
See the place where an old, Chinese fishing village used to sit.
Stop 9
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.
Stop 10
Enjoy the beautiful view.
Stop 11
(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.
Stop 12
(Intermediate Tour Only) Enjoy the view
What’s included
- Bottled water
- Gloves
- E-bike
- Helmet
- Guide
Not included
- Free street parking available on nearby Crocker Ave and Asilomar Ave.
- Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
"Big Sur Adventures, Oceanview Blvd near Aquarium" 125 Ocean View Blvd, Ste 122, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
"Big Sur Adventures, 17 Mile Drive," 2106 Sunset Drive, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Directly across from Hayward Lumber. Look for free street parking on Sunset Dr or nearby Crocker Ave and Asilomar Ave.
Before you go
- 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)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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