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

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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

"Big Sur Adventures, Oceanview Blvd near Aquarium" 125 Ocean View Blvd, Ste 122, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Asilomar State Beach
(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.
2. 17-Mile Drive
We ride the ocean front section from the Pacific Grove gate to Bird Rock.
3. 17-Mile Drive
(Intermediate Tour Only) We ride an 8-mile section of 17-Mile Drive...the most scenic, ocean-front parts, including the Lone Cypress
4. The Links at Spanish Bay
Ride past this epic golf course, snapping to take photos and hear a bit about it's history.
5. Spanish Bay
Enjoy this beautiful white sand beach and learn about the Spanish explorers who first landed here.
Duration: 3 mins
6. Restless Sea
Snap a photo, look for sea otters.
Duration: 2 mins
7. Point Joe
Stop and enjoy the view.
Duration: 3 mins
8. China Rock
See the place where an old, Chinese fishing village used to sit.
Duration: 1 mins
9. Bird Rock Vista Point
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.
Duration: 7 mins
10. Seal Rock Creek beach
Enjoy the beautiful view.
11. Fanshell Overlook
(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.
12. Fan Shell Beach
(Intermediate Tour Only) Enjoy the view
13. 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.
Duration: 5 mins
14. 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.
Duration: 3 mins
15. Cypress Point Golf Club
(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.
16. Crocker Grove
(Intermediate Tour Only) Ride through the curvy roads under a canopy of the oldest Monterey Cypress trees in existence.
17. 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.
Duration: 3 mins
18. Pescadero Point
(Intermediate Tour Only) Adjacent to the Ghost Trees, if we have time you can walk out to this point.
Duration: 2 mins
19. Lodge at Pebble Beach
(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.
20. 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.
Duration: 15 mins
21. Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course
(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.
22. Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard
(Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) We ride the bike lanes here as we enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of the Ocean.
23. Monterey Bay Recreation Trail
(Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) We launch our beginner's tour on this ocean-front trail shared with pedestrians.
Duration: 15 mins
24. Monterey Bay Aquarium
(Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) We start our journey just a block down from the Aquarium.
25. Cannery Row
(Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) Our launching point is the last building on this famous stretch of Monterey.
26. California Sea Otter Game Refuge
(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.
27. John Denver Memorial
(Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) Learn about John's ties to our area and the details of his tragic passing.
Duration: 10 mins
28. Point Pinos Lighthouse
(Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) Snap a picture of the oldest continually-operating lighthouse on the west coast.
29. Pacific Grove Shoreline Parkway Marine Refuge
(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.
30. Lovers Point
(Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) Learn why this beautiful ride is accessible to us.
Duration: 15 mins
31. Lovers Point Park
(Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only)
32. Lover's Point Park
(Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only)
33. Lovers Point Beach
(Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only)
34. Berwick Park
(Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only)
35. Perkins Park
(Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only)
36. Esplanade Park
(Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) Snap a picture of the famous Kissing Rock!
Duration: 5 mins
37. Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course
(Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) We ride for miles with the ocean on one side and this beautiful golf course on the other.
38. Cypress Point Golf Club
Look for deer grazing on the golf course of the most prestigious Country Club in the world.
39. Cypress Point Club
Look for deer grazing on the golf course of the most prestigious Country Club in the world.
40. Spyglass Hill Golf Course
One of the many beautiful golf courses that flank our ride.
41. Monterey Peninsula Country Club
Smell the sage brush as we ride by this famous beach house (just don't fall in the beautiful poison oak hedge!)

Inclusion

Bottled water

Gloves

E-bike

Helmet

Guide

Exclusion

Free street parking available on nearby Crocker Ave and Asilomar Ave.

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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)

Supplied by Big Sur Adventures

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