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Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

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Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
4.8  / 544 reviews

Explore Coastal Monterey and 17 Mile Drive from a powerful electric bike. Ride as far as Carmel and back, and take in all the wildlife and scenery.

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Duration 4 hours
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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Sharon – United States

The 17 mile trail is beautiful and the bike rental was a great price compared to other rides in the state.. In May with 56 degree weather they provided gloves thankfully but the ride was easy with an E bike. Highly recommend!

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Sharon – United States
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Sally – Germany

Loved it. It was wonderful getting an early start before the traffic increased. Riding by the ocean is always a bonus. We're definitely looking for e-bike now to add to the collection.

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Sally – Germany

Experience

Highlights

  • Snap a photo at the Lone Cypress
  • Dip your toe in the ocean at Asilomar Beach
  • Explore the amazing food scenes of Carmel, Pacific Grove, and Monterey
  • Have the chance to see sea otters, harbor seals, and sea lions
  • Soak up the spectacular coastal views

Full description

Begin your adventure by picking up your powerful e-bike. After a safety briefing hop on your bike and throttle up the hill to 17 Mile Drive. Turn right on 17 Mile Drive onto Pebble Beach and take the bike path back down to the ocean. Scan the golf courses and yards for deer — you're sure to see a few along the ride. In Pebble Beach, ride past even more stunning vistas: Spanish Bay, Point Joe, Restless Sea, and China Rock. Make sure to stop at Bird Rock (public restrooms here) to watch the sea lions splash and sunbathe. Hop back on your e-bike and continue along the ocean to the Lone Cypress. To spot some sea otters, stop at Fanshell Beach Overlook and Cypress Point Lookout. Here the true mansions start. Follow the road that winds through 300-year-old Cypress Trees and some of the most expensive homes in Pebble Beach. Suddenly, break out into a clearing and see the Lone Cypress perched on its stony outcropping. Your next stop should be the Ghost Trees at Pescadero Point where a short walk brings you to a beautifully sculpted coastline. For a little "nurture," continue on just a little further to Pebble Beach Lodge for food, restrooms, amd shopping. From here, you can either ride back the same route, take a shortcut, or continue on to Carmel to explore its coastline and cottages.

Includes

  • Electric bike sized for each rider
  • Helmet (required)
  • Locks (free on request)
  • Handlebar bag
  • Instructional briefing
  • Map
  • Food and drinks
  • Extra batteries (available for extra fee)
  • Additional time (available for extra fee)
  • Gloves (available for purchase)

Not suitable for

  • People who can't ride a bike
  • People under 4 ft 8 in (145 cm)
  • People over 300 lbs (136 kg)

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Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • Riding in light rain is optional. You can still go out, or you can cancel for a full refund.
  • In the event of heavy rain (when more than 1 centimeter is forecast in 4 hours), the local partner will automatically reschedule or offer you the chance to cancel for a full refund.
  • For a short section, the bikes ride along Ocean View Boulevard is shared with cars; ramp up the pedal-assist as needed. It's a wide scenic road, with cars and bikes typically going about the same pace. Make sure you're comfortable riding at least 15 mph/24 kph. The bikes are governed to 20 mph/32 kph, but typically you're unlikely to reach full speed on this particular stretch due to slow-moving cars. Soon, the road narrows and you will get a full bike lane.
  • After Bird Rock, the bike lane again withers away through this scenic, curvy section. But by this point, most riders are comfortable riding the e-bikes 15—20 mph/24–32 kph with traffic.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 44 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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Sharon – United StatesMay 22, 2023  – Verified booking
The 17 mile trail is beautiful and the bike rental was a great price compared to other rides in the state.. In May with 56 degree weather they provided gloves thankfully but the ride was easy with an E bike. Highly recommend!
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Sally – GermanyFebruary 25, 2024  – Verified booking
Loved it. It was wonderful getting an early start before the traffic increased. Riding by the ocean is always a bonus. We're definitely looking for e-bike now to add to the collection.
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Paul – United KingdomJune 26, 2024  – Verified booking
This is a must do activity, the views are absolutely stunning and a great way to explore the area. 4 hours is just about right with plenty of time to keep stopping to admire the views. Although it does get chilly in parts, wear layers but still keep in mind, it is sunny and I got my face sunburnt due to my own silly fault of not applying enough sun screen.
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Product ID: 392744

Activity provider:Big Sur Adventures Inc

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