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

4.9
(854 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 17-Mile Drive (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • 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

    Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Spanish Bay

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

    3 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Restless Sea

    Snap a photo, look for sea otters.

    2 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Point Joe

    Stop and enjoy the view.

    3 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    China Rock

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

    1 minute Admission ticket free
  • 5
    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.

    7 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Seal Rock Creek beach (Pass by)

    Enjoy the beautiful view.

    Admission ticket free
  • 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 Harbor Seals pupping on the nearby beach.

    Admission ticket free
  • Fan Shell Beach (Pass by)

    (Intermediate Tour Only) Enjoy the view

    Admission ticket free
  • 6
    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.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    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.

    3 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Crocker Grove (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • 8
    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.

    3 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Pescadero Point

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

    2 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 10
    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Monterey Bay Recreation Trail

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

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • Cannery Row (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 12
    John Denver Memorial

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

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Point Pinos Lighthouse (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Lovers Point

    (Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) Learn why this beautiful ride is accessible to us.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Lovers Point Park (Pass by)

    (Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only)

    Admission ticket free
  • Lover's Point Park (Pass by)

    (Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only)

    Admission ticket free
  • Lovers Point Beach (Pass by)

    (Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only)

    Admission ticket free
  • Berwick Park (Pass by)

    (Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only)

    Admission ticket free
  • Perkins Park (Pass by)

    (Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only)

    Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Esplanade Park

    (Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) Snap a picture of the famous Kissing Rock!

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course (Pass by)

    (Beginner's Family Friendly Tour Only) We ride for miles with the ocean on one side and this beautiful golf course on the other.

    Admission ticket free
  • Cypress Point Golf Club (Pass by)

    Look for deer grazing on the golf course of the most prestigious Country Club in the world.

    Admission ticket free
  • Cypress Point Club (Pass by)

    Look for deer grazing on the golf course of the most prestigious Country Club in the world.

    Admission ticket free
  • Spyglass Hill Golf Course (Pass by)

    One of the many beautiful golf courses that flank our ride.

    Admission ticket free
  • Monterey Peninsula Country Club (Pass by)

    Smell the sage brush as we ride by this famous beach house (just don't fall in the beautiful poison oak hedge!)

    Admission ticket free

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
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