Departure Point

• Find ample parking nearby between the local Starbucks and CVS. Our shop is on Crossroad's Blvd nestled between The Treadmill and China Delight.

Return Details

• Find ample parking nearby between the local Starbucks and CVS. Our shop is on Crossroad's Blvd nestled between The Treadmill and China Delight.

Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes - 3 hours

Languages Available

• Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Mission Trail Nature Preserve

Your guide will point out the entrance to these great hiking & biking trails as we get ready to cross the street to the Carmel Mission. At this point you're on the path that marks California's first road...El Camino Real.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Pedego Electric Bikes Carmel, CA
143 Crossroads Boulevard, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Your fun adventure starts at Pedego Electric Bikes, where you'll get introduced to the best way to experience Carmel-By-the-Sea. Your local guide will set you up on a bike best for your personality (and height). After a safety briefing and instructions, you'll be given a chance to test the bikes in the back parking lot before launching out on our adventure.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Carmel Mission Basilica
3080 Rio Rd, Carmel, California
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.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mission Ranch Restaurant
26270 Dolores Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
As we return to where we started, we can point out this great restaurant where you just might want to return for dinner. On Friday nights, you just might see Clint Eastwood or his son dropping in to play jazz piano.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Mission Ranch Restaurant
26270 Dolores Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
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....
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Carmel Beach
Carmel, California
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.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Scenic Road Walkway
Scenic Road, Carmel Beach, Carmel, California
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.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: 2377 Bay View Ave
2377 Bay View Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Scene of a famous Clint Eastwood movie, fan's might recognize it!
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Village of Fae
Camino Real, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Adding to the charm of Carmel-by-the-Sea, the fairies have built an entire village nestled among the cypress trees.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: La Playa Hotel
8th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
From old to new, fun stories abound about this beautiful iconic hotel.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Carmel Green Lantern Inn
Casanova Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
See the quaint gardens and adorable cottages at this 1927 Bed & Breakfast.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: L'Auberge Carmel
7th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Learn the story behind this gorgeous hotel, straight out of Prague.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Carmel City Hall
Monte Verde Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Learn some of the quaint & quirky laws that make Carmel-by-the-Sea so charming.
Duration: 2 minutes

Stop At: Cottage of Sweets
Ocean Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
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."
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Carmel Bakery
Ocean Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
See one of the oldest continually-operating bakeries in the U.S.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Villa Mara Carmel
2408 Bay View Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Marvel at this idyllic seaside villa, nestled among the gorgeous mansions of Carmel point.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Cypress Inn
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
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.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: La Bicyclette Restaurant
7th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
(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.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar
San Carlos Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
(We may skip this area if beginners are in the group) See one of our staff's favorite seafood places in downtown Carmel.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Carmel Fire Department
6th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
(We may skip this area if beginners are in the group) See this quaint firehouse built in 1937.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Grasings
6th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
(We may skip this area if traffic is heavy) Covered with creeping fig vine, this quaint restaurant is a favorite with locals. It has a great dog-friendly patio out back.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Tuck Box
Dolores St, Carmel, California
(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.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Golden Bough Playhouse
Monte Verde, 4 SW 8th Ave, Carmel, California
(We may skip this area if beginners are in the group) Glance over Carmel's central gathering place, see the quaint Koi pond in the corner. And take a restroom break if needed. Here we'll start getting our eBikes into low gear as we approach the steepest hill of our tour. We're heading to the fairy-tale cottages.
Duration: 1 minute

Stop At: The House of Hansel & Gretel
between 5th and 6th Ave., east side of Torres St., Carmel, California
Learn the fun history that led to this version of the Golden Bough Playhouse, a 300 seat theater that now houses top line plays and musicals.
Duration: 1 minute

Stop At: Fairy Tale Cottages of Hugh Comstock
Torres Street, NE of 6th Avenue, Carmel, California
(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.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Weston Gallery
Sixth Avenue, , Carmel, California
(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.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Dawson Cole Fine Art
Lincoln & Sixth Avenue, Carmel, California
Peek in the windows of the gallery showcasing art by Edward Weston, one of the masters of 20th century photography.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: The Valentine
Lincoln St & 6th av, Carmel, California
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.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: First Murphy House
Sixth and Lincoln avenues, Carmel, California
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.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Pine Inn
Lincoln Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
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.
Duration: 2 minutes

Stop At: ZQP Trail to Beach
1 Hacienda Carmel, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
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!
Duration: 1 minute

Stop At: Carmel Beach
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
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.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Fiddlers Green Cottage
750 Scenic Road, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
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.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Carmel Beach Boardwalk
Ocean Ave & San Antonio Ave, Carmel, California
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!
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Clinton Walker House - Frank Lloyd Wright
26336 Scenic Road, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
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.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Butterfly House
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
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.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Robinson Jeffers Tor House Foundation
26304 Ocean View Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
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.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Mara Beach Carmel
26495 Scenic Road, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
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.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Carmel River State Beach
26478 Carmelo St, , Carmel, California
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.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Lincoln Green Inn
26200 Carmelo Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
This beach marks where the Carmel River mouth creates one of Monterey County's prime birding locations. The views are once again, breathtaking.
Duration: 1 minute

Stop At: Carmel Mission Basilica
3080 Rio Rd, Carmel, California
This quaint inn has one of the most beautiful gardens in all of Carmel. And the surrounding homes are just as spectacular.
Duration: 1 minute

Stop At: The Crossroads Carmel
243 Crossroads Boulevard, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
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.
Duration: 1 minute

Stop At: Pedego Electric Bikes Carmel, CA
143 Crossroads Boulevard, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
With unique shops, restaurants, and wine (and of course, Pedego Electric Bikes!) this is a great place to explore after your tour.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Devendorf Park
Junipero St and Ocean Ave, Carmel, California
Hopefully you fell in love with Carmel during our tour. Let us know what you loved best!
Duration: 5 minutes

Additional Information

• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Not recommended for travelers with balance issues.
• Not recommended for travelers over 350 lb

Inclusions

• Helmet
• Use of eBike

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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