The 17-Mile Drive by e-bike

A three-hour guided e-bike ride along the 17-Mile Drive through Pebble Beach, the coast road just north of Carmel. Pick it as a cheap, active half day next to a Big Sur trip, not instead of one.

About this experience

Start with the geography, because many people mix these up. The 17-Mile Drive is a private road through Pebble Beach, north of Carmel. Big Sur starts south of Carmel. This tour never reaches Highway 1 or Bixby Bridge.

What it does well is the shore. A matching operator route runs from Asilomar past Spanish Bay, Point Joe, Bird Rock with its sea lions, Fanshell Overlook, the Lone Cypress and Pescadero Point to the Lodge at Pebble Beach. Cars pay $12.50 at the gate and crawl between pullouts; on an e-bike you stop where the view is.

At $79 per person for three hours it is the cheapest experience on this site. The operator is not confirmed on our sources, so check the meeting point and start time on the listing.

The Lone Cypress and Pescadero Point
Bird Rock and its sea lions
Spanish Bay and the Asilomar shore
The Lodge at Pebble Beach
E-bike, helmet and water included

How the day runs

StartPacific Grove
Bike fitting and briefing, then the Asilomar shore.
First hourSpanish Bay and Point Joe
Into Pebble Beach along the rocky coast.
MiddleBird Rock and Fanshell Overlook
Sea lions and harbor seals, depending on the season.
LaterLone Cypress and Pescadero Point
The famous tree, then the twisted cypresses at Pescadero.
EndThe Lodge at Pebble Beach
A break at the lodge before the ride back.

What's included

Included

E-bike
Helmet
Water
Guide

Not included

Gratuity
Any part of Big Sur
Hotel pickup

Who it suits

Book it if

You have a free morning before or after Big Sur
You want the 17-Mile Drive without paying to drive it
You like to stop for wildlife
You are travelling on a budget

Skip it if

You think this is a Big Sur tour
You don't want to ride a bike at all
You only have one day on the coast: spend it on Highway 1

Tips before you book

Pair it with the Big Sur half-day tour on the same day for both coast roads.
Bring a windproof layer. The Pebble Beach shore is often breezy.
Check the listing for height and age rules if you ride with children.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 17-Mile Drive part of Big Sur?

No. It runs through Pebble Beach, north of Carmel. Big Sur starts south of Carmel on Highway 1.

What do you see on the 17-Mile Drive e-bike tour?

A matching route covers Asilomar, Spanish Bay, Point Joe, Bird Rock, Fanshell Overlook, the Lone Cypress, Pescadero Point and the Lodge at Pebble Beach.

What does it cost to drive the 17-Mile Drive instead?

Cars pay $12.50 at the gate. The fee is refunded with a $35+ spend at Pebble Beach Resorts restaurants.

Is the e-bike included?

Yes. The e-bike, helmet, water and guide are included.

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The 17-Mile Drive on an e-bike with a guide: Bird Rock, the Lone Cypress and Pebble Beach in three hours.

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