Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr

Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr

By Big Sur Adventures

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Overview

Keep an eye out for sea lions, deer, harbour 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 return 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.

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, Oceanview Blvd near Aquarium, 125 Ocean View Blvd #122, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 14:30

Price details

€68.02 x 1 Adult€68.02

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: 14:30

Price details

€68.02 x 1 Adult€68.02

Total

10:00am, Intermediate

3h
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 10:00

Price details

€68.02 x 1 Adult€68.02

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)
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

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

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

Restless Sea

Snap a photo, look for sea otters.

Point Joe

Stop and enjoy the view.

China Rock

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

Bird Rock Vista Point

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

(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

(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

(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

(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

(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

(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

(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.