Carmel & Pebble Beach: 17-Mile Drive E-Bike Tour

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Duration2h 30m

GroupUp to 10

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Pedal the Monterey Peninsula's Most Scenic Loop on Electric Bike

You ride an electric bike along the 17-Mile Drive from Carmel, stopping at Pebble Beach, Point Joe, sea lion colonies, and Cypress Point with a guide who identifies wildlife and shares the geology and history. The e-bike motor handles the climbs, so you can focus on the views and the 30-minute free time at Still Water Cove. Minimum group size is four riders; if your party is smaller, the operator will contact you 24 hours ahead to discuss options.

2h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided electric bike tour highlights

Start at bike shop in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Explore Pebble Beach golf resort
Visit Point Joe coastline and benches
See old Chinese fishing village site
Restroom break and watch sea lions
Enjoy scenic lookout views
Look for sea otters at Cypress Point
Learn about Monterey Cypress trees
See famous Lone Cypress tree
View Point Lobos and Carmel Bay
Free time at Still Water Cove

The Experience

You roll out of downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea on an electric bike, and within minutes the coastal road opens up in front of you. The 17-Mile Drive isn't a race — your guide sets the pace, stopping at landmarks most drivers miss because they're moving too fast. The Lone Cypress appears first, that single tree that's been the logo for Pebble Beach Golf Links since 1919. Then comes Point Joe, where granite rocks formed 65 million years ago jut into the water, and your guide points out where sea otters surface if you're patient enough to watch.

The ride moves through Pebble Beach itself, past The Lodge and its manicured fairways, then down to Bird Rock where sea lions bark and play in the surf below. You'll stop for a restroom break here and actually have time to stand still, which is when you notice the sound — just waves and wind and the occasional animal call. Spanish Bay comes next, and then Cypress Point, where on clear days you can see the Point Sur Lighthouse way down the coast toward Big Sur. The guide talks about the Cypress Point Country Club and the harbor seals that pup on the nearby beach in spring, which is why that stop closes seasonally. Nothing feels rushed because the e-bike does the climbing for you — you're pedaling, but the motor handles the hills, so you can actually look around instead of just breathing hard.

The longest stop is Still Water Cove, about 30 minutes where you're free to walk around on your own. Some people grab coffee or a snack from the lodge, others just sit on the rocks and stare at Carmel Bay. Crocker Grove, home to the oldest and largest Monterey Cypress trees on the peninsula, is the final major stop. Your guide explains what's threatening these trees and why they matter — it's the kind of detail that makes you understand the place instead of just passing through it. Then you ride back to the shop in downtown Carmel, and the whole loop takes the morning or early afternoon depending on when you start.

What’s included

Your day includes the electric bike and helmet, landing and facility fees for the 17-Mile Drive, and a guide who leads you to Pebble Beach, Point Joe, Bird Rock, Spanish Bay, Cypress Point, and Crocker Grove. You'll have about 30 minutes of free time at Still Water Cove to explore, grab a snack, or rest, and the guide stops at viewpoints to help you spot sea otters and sea lions and explain the geology and history of each landmark.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Mad Dogs & Englishmen

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the 17-Mile Drive's best stops without driving yourself and stopping at random — the e-bike and guide handle the logistics and pacing, leaving you free to look and listen.