Monterey 17-Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 Hours
by Big Sur Adventures
Choose from 7 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$118Overview
This 3-hour guided electric bike tour covers the 17-Mile Drive route near Monterey, following about 16 miles round-trip along Pebble Beach’s coastline. The tour starts near Asilomar State Beach, where riders receive their electric bikes and safety gear including helmets and gloves. The ride proceeds along protected bike lanes and low-speed roads, passing landmarks such as the Lone Cypress, Spanish Bay, Point Pinos Lighthouse, Bird Rock, and the Links at Spanish Bay golf course. Stops are made for photos and wildlife viewing, including sea lions, harbor seals, deer, and tide pools. At Bird Rock Vista Point, there is a restroom break and time to watch sea lions while the guide provides information about local animals and landmarks. Other stops include Spanish Bay beach, Point Joe, China Rock, and Seal Rock Creek beach. The guide offers commentary on the area’s history, wildlife, and native plants throughout the tour. Riders aged 12 and older can ride solo with parental approval, while younger children may ride tandem on cargo electric bikes with an adult. The company provides over 50 models of electric bikes suitable for riders from 4 feet 10 inches minimum height up to 400 pounds maximum weight. Bottled water is included with the bike rental and guided tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Asilomar State Beach
The tour begins near Asilomar State Beach at the Big Sur Adventures 17 Mile Drive shop, located just up the hill from the beach. This stretch of beach has notable history. Visitors can watch surfers, take photos, listen to the waves, and smell the ocean air.
17-Mile Drive
The ride follows the oceanfront section of 17-Mile Drive from the Pacific Grove gate to Bird Rock.
17-Mile Drive
On the intermediate route, the tour covers an 8-mile scenic section including the Lone Cypress, recognized for its ocean views.
The Links at Spanish Bay
Participants ride past the Links at Spanish Bay golf course, stopping briefly to take photos and hear about its history.
Spanish Bay
At Spanish Bay, the group pauses for about three minutes at the white sand beach while the guide shares information about the Spanish explorers who first landed there.
3 min
Restless Sea
A two-minute stop to take photos and look for sea otters.
2 min
Point Joe
The group stops for three minutes to enjoy the coastal view.
3 min
China Rock
A one-minute stop to observe the site of a former Chinese fishing village.
1 min
Bird Rock Vista Point
Here riders have a seven-minute restroom break and watch sea lions in the water. The guide identifies wildlife and shares facts about the animals and the rock.
7 min
Seal Rock Creek beach
This stop offers views of Seal Rock Creek beach.
Fanshell Overlook
On the intermediate tour, there is a stop to look for sea otters and learn about the Cypress Point Country Club. This stop is closed in spring to protect harbor seals during pupping season.
Drive-by
An intermediate tour stop to enjoy the view.
Lone Cypress
A five-minute stop at the 250-year-old Lone Cypress tree, the trademark of the Pebble Beach Company and a frequent subject of photographs.
5 min
Cypress Point Lookout
Available only on 9:30, 12:30, and 3:30 tours, this stop includes sea otter watching and information about Cypress Point Country Club. On clear days, the Point Sur Lighthouse in Big Sur is visible. This stop can close during Pebble Beach events.
3 min
Cypress Point Golf Club
On the intermediate tour, riders look for the green at Hole #16 where golfers drive 231 yards over the Pacific Ocean. The course is known for its views and trees.
Crocker Grove
The intermediate tour rides through roads shaded by Monterey Cypress trees, some of the oldest existing.
Ghost Tree
On faster intermediate tours, a three-minute stop offers views of Point Lobos and Carmel Bay.
3 min
Pescadero Point
If time permits, a two-minute walk out to this point adjacent to the Ghost Tree is possible.
2 min
Drive-by
Faster intermediate tours pass by Pebble Beach Lodge, with a possible stop to visit shops if time allows.
Pebble Beach Market
On intermediate tours, this 15-minute stop offers coffee, gelato, snacks, and seating with views over Carmel Bay.
15 min
Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course
The beginner's family-friendly tour includes views and history of this golf course with rolling greens and sand dunes.
Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard
The beginner's tour rides bike lanes along this boulevard enjoying ocean sights and sounds.
Monterey Bay Recreation Trail
The beginner's tour starts on this ocean-front trail shared with pedestrians for about 15 minutes.
15 min
Monterey Bay Aquarium
The tour begins near the Aquarium, about one block away.
Cannery Row
The starting point is the last building on this well-known stretch in Monterey.
+ 16 more places this tour can include
Meeting point
"Big Sur Adventures, Oceanview Blvd near Aquarium" 125 Ocean View Blvd, Ste 122, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
End point
"Big Sur Adventures, Oceanview Blvd near Aquarium" 125 Ocean View Blvd, Ste 122, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Monterey 17-Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 Hours
by Big Sur Adventures
Choose from 7 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$118Overview
This 3-hour guided electric bike tour covers the 17-Mile Drive route near Monterey, following about 16 miles round-trip along Pebble Beach’s coastline. The tour starts near Asilomar State Beach, where riders receive their electric bikes and safety gear including helmets and gloves. The ride proceeds along protected bike lanes and low-speed roads, passing landmarks such as the Lone Cypress, Spanish Bay, Point Pinos Lighthouse, Bird Rock, and the Links at Spanish Bay golf course. Stops are made for photos and wildlife viewing, including sea lions, harbor seals, deer, and tide pools. At Bird Rock Vista Point, there is a restroom break and time to watch sea lions while the guide provides information about local animals and landmarks. Other stops include Spanish Bay beach, Point Joe, China Rock, and Seal Rock Creek beach. The guide offers commentary on the area’s history, wildlife, and native plants throughout the tour. Riders aged 12 and older can ride solo with parental approval, while younger children may ride tandem on cargo electric bikes with an adult. The company provides over 50 models of electric bikes suitable for riders from 4 feet 10 inches minimum height up to 400 pounds maximum weight. Bottled water is included with the bike rental and guided tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Asilomar State Beach
The tour begins near Asilomar State Beach at the Big Sur Adventures 17 Mile Drive shop, located just up the hill from the beach. This stretch of beach has notable history. Visitors can watch surfers, take photos, listen to the waves, and smell the ocean air.
17-Mile Drive
The ride follows the oceanfront section of 17-Mile Drive from the Pacific Grove gate to Bird Rock.
17-Mile Drive
On the intermediate route, the tour covers an 8-mile scenic section including the Lone Cypress, recognized for its ocean views.
The Links at Spanish Bay
Participants ride past the Links at Spanish Bay golf course, stopping briefly to take photos and hear about its history.
Spanish Bay
At Spanish Bay, the group pauses for about three minutes at the white sand beach while the guide shares information about the Spanish explorers who first landed there.
3 min
Restless Sea
A two-minute stop to take photos and look for sea otters.
2 min
Point Joe
The group stops for three minutes to enjoy the coastal view.
3 min
China Rock
A one-minute stop to observe the site of a former Chinese fishing village.
1 min
Bird Rock Vista Point
Here riders have a seven-minute restroom break and watch sea lions in the water. The guide identifies wildlife and shares facts about the animals and the rock.
7 min
Seal Rock Creek beach
This stop offers views of Seal Rock Creek beach.
Fanshell Overlook
On the intermediate tour, there is a stop to look for sea otters and learn about the Cypress Point Country Club. This stop is closed in spring to protect harbor seals during pupping season.
Drive-by
An intermediate tour stop to enjoy the view.
Lone Cypress
A five-minute stop at the 250-year-old Lone Cypress tree, the trademark of the Pebble Beach Company and a frequent subject of photographs.
5 min
Cypress Point Lookout
Available only on 9:30, 12:30, and 3:30 tours, this stop includes sea otter watching and information about Cypress Point Country Club. On clear days, the Point Sur Lighthouse in Big Sur is visible. This stop can close during Pebble Beach events.
3 min
Cypress Point Golf Club
On the intermediate tour, riders look for the green at Hole #16 where golfers drive 231 yards over the Pacific Ocean. The course is known for its views and trees.
Crocker Grove
The intermediate tour rides through roads shaded by Monterey Cypress trees, some of the oldest existing.
Ghost Tree
On faster intermediate tours, a three-minute stop offers views of Point Lobos and Carmel Bay.
3 min
Pescadero Point
If time permits, a two-minute walk out to this point adjacent to the Ghost Tree is possible.
2 min
Drive-by
Faster intermediate tours pass by Pebble Beach Lodge, with a possible stop to visit shops if time allows.
Pebble Beach Market
On intermediate tours, this 15-minute stop offers coffee, gelato, snacks, and seating with views over Carmel Bay.
15 min
Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course
The beginner's family-friendly tour includes views and history of this golf course with rolling greens and sand dunes.
Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard
The beginner's tour rides bike lanes along this boulevard enjoying ocean sights and sounds.
Monterey Bay Recreation Trail
The beginner's tour starts on this ocean-front trail shared with pedestrians for about 15 minutes.
15 min
Monterey Bay Aquarium
The tour begins near the Aquarium, about one block away.
Cannery Row
The starting point is the last building on this well-known stretch in Monterey.
+ 16 more places this tour can include
Meeting point
"Big Sur Adventures, Oceanview Blvd near Aquarium" 125 Ocean View Blvd, Ste 122, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
End point
"Big Sur Adventures, Oceanview Blvd near Aquarium" 125 Ocean View Blvd, Ste 122, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.