La Jolla Electric Bike Tour: Mount Soledad & Coastal Views

Ride electric bikes down to La Jolla's sea lion coves, then climb Mount Soledad for views that reach Mexico

An electric bike tour of La Jolla and Mount Soledad in San Diego, led by a guide who shows you the coves where sea lions gather, the tide pools and surf beaches along the shoreline, and the 360-degree vista from the memorial at the highest coastal point. The tour runs 2.5 hours with snacks, water and all bike gear included. Groups stay under eight riders, and you need to be at least 15 and able to pedal and balance on a bike.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Children's Pool Beach15m
2. Windansea Beach10m
3. Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial30m

Electric bike tour of La Jolla and Mount Soledad

• Arrive early to pick up eBikes
• Receive bike instructions and snacks
• Explore La Jolla Cove and sea lions
• Visit Children's Pool Beach
• Take photos at Windansea Beach
• Explore Bird Rock shoreline and tide pools
• Pedal through landscaped neighborhood and trail
• Learn about La Jolla High School area
• Ride up Nautilus to Mt. Soledad
• Enjoy 360-degree views at Mt. Soledad Memorial

The experience

Mount Soledad is San Diego's highest coastal point, and the electric bikes get you there without burning out on the climb. You start at the shop in La Jolla, pick up your eBike and get a quick rundown of how it works, then head out with your guide toward the coves. The motor does the heavy lifting on the uphills, so the day is about the ride and the stops, not the effort.

The route takes you through La Jolla Cove first, where California sea lions haul out on the rocks and you learn the history of the artist colony that put the neighborhood on the map. From there you pedal to Children's Pool Beach, a shared space where seals and humans coexist along the shoreline, then to Windansea Beach to watch the active surf scene and shoot photos. You'll roll past Bird Rock and its tide pools, pedal through a landscaped neighborhood with shaded spots and prickly pear cacti, and pass La Jolla High School before the climb up Nautilus toward the memorial.

Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial sits at the top, and on a clear day the view stretches 360 degrees across San Diego and into Mexico. Your guide walks you through the memorial's significance and what you're looking at in the distance. The whole tour is 2.5 hours, and you're back at the shop with time to spare.

What’s included

• Professional guide leading the entire route.
• powerful electric bike with handlebar bag for your belongings.
• snacks and cold bottled water.
• storage at the shop for anything you don't carry on the bike.

Information

Lasts 2h 30m, runs every day at 09:30 and 13:30, from US$ 119 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 13:30Another time? ›

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (15 to 75 years) · Under 15: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by San Diego Tours & Rentals

Is this one for you?Choose this if you prefer a guide narrating the route and history as you ride, rather than following directions yourself on an e-bike tour.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the sea lion situation at La Jolla Cove?

La Jolla Cove is home to a thriving sea lion community that basks along the shoreline. You'll see them from the bike and learn about the underwater park and local sea life during the stop.

How hard is the climb up Mount Soledad on an electric bike?

The electric motor handles the heavy lifting on uphills, so the climb is manageable even if you're not a strong cyclist. You need moderate fitness and the ability to pedal and balance, but the eBike does the work.

What should I bring or wear for this tour?

Wear shoes suitable for bicycling and bring a sense of adventure. Snacks and cold water are provided. Your bike has a handlebar bag for personal items, and you can store anything else at the shop during the ride.

How many people go on each tour?

Groups max out at seven riders per booking, which keeps the pace manageable and the guide's attention personal. If you're a single rider, call ahead to join a tour already scheduled.

Where do I park, and how early should I arrive?

The shop is in Suite D of the Crosby Center in La Jolla. Arrive 15 minutes early for bike check-in and instructions. Free curbside parking is available on Ivanhoe and Park Row, one block north. Paid lots are nearby. Ride-share drop-off or walking are also good options.

What's the age requirement and weight limit?

You must be at least 15 years old and able to ride a bike. The maximum rider weight is 240 lbs. If anyone in your party is 5'2" or under, let the shop know when you book.