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Carmel-by-the-Sea and 17-Mile Dr 3-3.5 Hour Electric Bike Tour

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Monterey & Carmel, USA
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180 to 210 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Experience world-famous 17-Mile Drive and charming Carmel-by-the-Sea in one spectacular eBike adventure!

ADVANCED, CONFIDENT CYCLISTS ONLY. Riders must be comfortable riding alongside traffic and controlling a bike at higher speeds.

Our powerful eBikes make the hills easy, but this is NOT a beginner tour. The ~24-mile, 3–3.5 hour route includes sections between The Lodge and Carmel with heavier traffic, no bike lanes and speeds approaching 20 mph.

Starting just outside the Pacific Grove Gate, ride into Pebble Beach and along its legendary coastline, passing dramatic ocean vistas, wildlife, famous golf courses, incredible mansions and iconic landmarks including the Lone Cypress and The Lodge at Pebble Beach.

From the Lodge, continue into Carmel-by-the-Sea to explore its fairy-tale cottages, tree-lined streets, beautiful homes and spectacular Scenic Road along Carmel Beach.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Helmet
  • Use of eBike

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    2106 Sunset Drive
    Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA

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    What To Expect

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    Asilomar State Beach (pass by)

    We start at the Big Sur Adventures, 17 Mile Drive shop, just up the hill from this beautiful beach.
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    17-Mile Drive (pass by)

    We ride an 8-mile section of 17-Mile Drive...the most scenic, ocean-front parts, including the Lone Cypress
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    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.
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    MPCC Dunes Shelter-Private (pass by)

    Pass by another iconic golf course
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    Restless Sea

    Snap a photo, look for sea otters.
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    2 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Point Joe

    Stop and enjoy the view.
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    2 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    China Rock (pass by)

    See the place where an old, Chinese fishing village used to sit.
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    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.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Seal Rock Creek beach (pass by)

    Enjoy the beautiful view.
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    Spyglass Hill Golf Course (pass by)

    Another spectacular course.
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    Fanshell Overlook (pass by)

    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.
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    Cypress Point Golf Club (pass by)

    Watch for deer as we ride along the most prestigious golf course in the world
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    Cypress Point Lookout (pass by)

    On a clear day you can see all the way to the lighthouse in Big Sur
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    Crocker Grove (pass by)

    Our ride weaves through the canopy of these 300 year-old trees unique to this peninsula
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    Lone Cypress

    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.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Pescadero Point (pass by)

    Marvel at the spectacular views
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    Ghost Tree (pass by)

    It's views of Point Lobos and Carmel Bay are amazing.
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    Pebble Beach Visitor Center

    Stop for a quick restroom break
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    1 minute Admission Ticket Free

    Pebble Beach Market

    This is our "nurture" stop with great coffee, gelato, and snacks. We relax at the tables overlooking Carmel Bay.
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    8 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Peter Hay Golf Course (pass by)

    This Tiger Wood's Par 3 chipping course has spectacular views.
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    Pebble Beach Golf Links (pass by)

    We ride along this world famous course too!
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    ZQP Trail to Beach (pass by)

    After a quick ride down the hill, we arrive at the northern end of Carmel Beach. This trail marks the start of beautiful sand dunes covered with coastal sagebrush and coastal buckwheat.
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    Carmel Beach

    If you're not planning on returning to Carmel later to explore on your own, we'll stop for a few minutes to let you feel the sand under your toes.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Carmel Beach

    After meandering through quiet neighborhoods with stunning homes, we stop for a moment at a Frank Lloyd Wright house at the end of Carmel beach. Learn a little of the fun history of this home & the movie it was featured in.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Clinton Walker House - Frank Lloyd Wright

    Built in 1948 by famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright, this home fulfills Mrs. Clinton Walker's instructions to build a home, “as durable as the rocks and as transparent as the waves." We'll point out some of Wright's signatures on this home, and the unique design that has allowed it to survive so close to the ocean.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Butterfly House

    Frank Wynkoop’s 1951 Butterfly House has been thoughtfully reimagined by designer Jamie Bush. Featured in Architectural Digest Magazine, this is arguably one of the most expensive homes in Carmel, hitting the real-estate market in 2022 for $40 million.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Robinson Jeffers Tor House Foundation

    This is the first home ever built on Carmel Point. With fun history and design, this home sits on one of the most scenic points of our tour. We'll point out some of the many native plants creating the beautiful landscaping in front of the home.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Mara Beach Carmel

    We stop at a scenic overlook above this beach, where we stop for a few minutes to gaze at the sweeping vistas of Point Lobos, Monastery Beach, and the Carmel River Beach. It is here that Liz Taylor and Richard Burton shot a "beach scene" in The Sandpiper.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    First Murphy House

    Built in 1902, this home was recently moved to this location to save it from demolition. Now housing the Carmel Heritage Society, this is the first example of Carmel's early cottages. Michael Murphy built over 300 of Carmel's homes.
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    2 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Pine Inn

    Across the street from the Valentine and First Murphy House sits Carmel's first Inn. Originally built in 1889, at the other end of Carmel, the hotel was later moved here....rolling down the hill on redwood logs!
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    1 minute Admission Ticket Free

    Dawson Cole Fine Art (pass by)

    Specializing in Contemporary and Modern Art by European and American Masters, we can see through the window amazing bronze sculptures by local artist Richard MacDonald.
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    The Valentine

    The Valentine bronze sculpture by artist George Wayne Lundeen is a great place to stop for selfies while some in the group use the restroom before our long beachfront ride.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Carmel Cottage Inn (pass by)

    This quaint cottage marks the beginning of our most scenic part of the ride. With the white sands on the right and beautiful homes on the left, it's hard to know where to look!
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    Carmel River State Beach

    This beach marks where the Carmel River mouth creates one of Monterey County's prime birding locations. The views are once again, breathtaking.
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    1 minute Admission Ticket Free

    Weston Gallery (pass by)

    Peek in the windows of the gallery showcasing art by Edward Weston, one of the masters of 20th century photography.
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    Carmel Mission Basilica

    (Optional if time allows)As we travel along the perimeter of the Mission, you can observe the graves of those who helped establish the mission, surrounded by old abalone shells and redwood crosses. Father Junipero Serra, who founded the missions is interred here. Don't miss the 100-year-old pepper tree at the edge of the gravyard.
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    1 minute Admission Ticket Free

    Mission Ranch Restaurant

    We stop for a minute to admire the oldest ranch in Carmel, lovingly restored by Clint Eastwood and now the home of a beautiful hotel and restaurant. Here, the peace and quiet of our quaint town begins to show. With sheep grazing in the pasture and sweeping vistas of Carmel River Beach and Point Lobos, it's easy to want to stay all day! But we must roll on....
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Carmel Beach Boardwalk (pass by)

    As we ride along Scenic Drive you'll see many locals walking their dogs on this boardwalk under the Cypress trees. Look for more fairy homes in the trees.
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    Scenic Road Walkway

    We stop at various points along this road, including a Frank Lloyd Wright house, and "bootleg point" (the perfect place to snap some photos). While you gaze across Carmel Bay at the landmarks of Pebble Beach, your guide will share some fun stories of the earliest residents of Carmel & the history behind their homes.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    2377 Bay View Ave (pass by)

    Scene of a famous Clint Eastwood movie, fan's might recognize it!
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    Village of Fae

    Adding to the charm of Carmel-by-the-Sea, the fairies have built an entire village nestled among the cypress trees.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    La Playa Carmel (pass by)

    From old to new, fun stories abound about this beautiful iconic hotel.
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    Carmel Green Lantern Inn (pass by)

    See the quaint gardens and adorable cottages at this 1927 Bed & Breakfast.
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    L'Auberge Carmel (pass by)

    Learn the story behind this gorgeous hotel, straight out of Prague.
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    Carmel City Hall

    Learn some of the quaint & quirky laws that make Carmel-by-the-Sea so charming.
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    2 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Cottage of Sweets

    Once the ticket house for the Golden Bough Theater, this adorable cottage is the perfect place to drop in for a mid-ride treat. If you're touring with young ones (or have a sweet tooth), we can stop for a few minutes while you do a little Carmel "shopping."
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Villa Mara Carmel (pass by)

    Marvel at this idyllic seaside villa, nestled among the gorgeous mansions of Carmel point.
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    Carmel Bakery (pass by)

    See one of the oldest continually-operating bakeries in the U.S.
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    La Bicyclette Restaurant (pass by)

    (We may skip this area if beginners are in the group) Among all the adorable restaurants and shops in Carmel, this quaint European Bistro stands out with it's charm.
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    Cypress Inn (pass by)

    See the old-world charm of this beautiful hotel, made into a welcome oasis for dogs by actress Doris Day....co-owner of the Cypress Inn for years.
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    Tuck Box (pass by)

    (We may skip this area if beginners are in the group) Built by Hugh Comstock in 1927, after his famous fairy-tale cottages, this quaint restaurant has been operating as a tea room & restaurant for almost 100 years.
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    The House of Hansel & Gretel

    (We may skip this area if beginners are in the group) See the cutest fairy-tale cottages that started the trend in Carmel and launched architect Hugh Comstock into the hearts of early Carmelites. Originally built to house his wife Mayotta's Otsy Totsy Dolls, this is now a private residence that is one of Carmel's most popular attractions.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Fairy Tale Cottages of Hugh Comstock

    (We may skip this area if beginners are in the group) In one block we see 6 of the cutest fairy tale cottages built by local architect Hugh Comstock. For true lovers of the style, we can climb another steep hill to see 5 more.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Carmel Mission Basilica

    We stop at the gate to the courtyard where you can get a great picture of this historic landmark....one of California's oldest existing structures. Your guide will share some fun stories from our early history while you take in the beautiful building and grounds.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with balance issues.
    • Not recommended for travelers over 350 lb
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Carmel-by-the-Sea and 17-Mile Dr 3-3.5 Hour Electric Bike Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    What's Included

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    • Bottled water
    • Helmet
    • Use of eBike

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Not recommended for travelers with balance issues.
    • Not recommended for travelers over 350 lb
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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