Big Sur Adventures, 17 Mile Drive - Pacific Grove, California

Cyndi F.

Suzie was an excellent guide for our 17 mile drive bike tour. She took time at each stop to to point out the local wildlife and plants, even providing binoculars for us. All the spots we stopped to explore and take pics were majestic, beautiful places! The bikes were easy and fun to ride after Suzie explained everything we needed to know. The ocean breeze, the scent of saltwater and woods was incredible! I highly recommend doing this in lieu of of driving it, it really was spectacular!!

Geoff Reno

Absolutely the best tour we’ve ever taken. Zane was incredibly knowledgeable about everything we saw and did. I mean EVERYTHING. First, he went out of his way to make us feel welcome and comfortable with the tour and the e-bikes. Then along the ride we got graduate level discussion about the various wildlife we saw including seals, sea lions, sea otters, pelicans, cormorants, etc. It was incredibly interesting and enjoyable. Zane clearly loves his job and sharing his love for the area.

His historical knowledge of Monterey, pacific grove, and pebble beach brought everything into context.

He kept it super interesting and the pace was perfect including giving us a good 30 minutes to walk around and explore pebble beach lodge and shops on our own.

We highly recommend this tour and already have to our local family.

Cheers!

Judy Jurado

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience riding electric bikes along the 17-Mile Drive. As first-time riders, we appreciated how our guide carefully explained the bike's features before we set off. The route was well-paced, with numerous stops where our guide shared insightful information about the area. The only downside was that the ride ended too soon—we wished it could have lasted longer! We would highly recommend!

Ariel Yseth

I’ve been out with them twice now, October 2023 and 2024. It was fantastic. I did guided tours both times and each guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about local history. I did the Family Friendly tour of Monterey and the beaches in 2023 with my sisters and did the 17 mile drive tour (beaches and Pebble Beach Golf Course) with my best friend in 2024. We were all brand new to e-biking. Both times, the staff were very friendly and helpful. They make sure the bike is comfortable and the seat is properly adjusted before you head out. They also give you an overview of how to use the e-bike and have you do a quick test run before you head out. The bikes have saddle bags on them so you can bring a water bottle, extra layers or snacks. They provide helmets and gloves. This was very beginner friendly and was a relaxing way to explore the local beaches without having to worry about parking a car on tight roads. I recommend bringing sunglasses even if it’s overcast as the ocean mist in your eyes could sting as you bike. We were all able-bodied people in our 30-40s, but they do have some step through bikes available for people with hip issues. Highly recommend and I plan to go out with them again on my next Monterey trip.

Joshua Guglielmo

My wife and I enjoyed the 17-mile guided e-bike tour. It was very relaxing being able to just coast along the road, not having to think about where to go. Our guide was very kind and attentive. This was one of the highlights of our trip to Cali!

Linda Honet

What an amazing bike tour of the 17 mile drive! Zane was our guide. Not only was Zane kind and patient, but he was also a great teacher of the natural habitat, wildlife and history of the area. We got lucky and had the most beautiful weather, so the vistas and scenery were beautiful. The bike tour pace was perfect and relaxed, but with just enough zip. We had a great time. Thank you, Zane! Highly recommend!

Doug

I cannot say enough amazing things about this company!!!!

From their story, to their attention to detail, the trip recommendations, quality of bikes and service...top tier in every category!! If you do one thing while in the area...rent some bikes from them and see the sights.

Rode around Carmel and then south on Route 1 to McWay Falls. They gave us everything we needed and more to have a successful trip. Quality people with amazing bikes and knowledge of the area.

DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!!

Erica Kumar

We had a fantastic morning touring the 17 mile drive in Monterey with Suzie. The e-bikes made the tour so fun and it was so easy to stop and enjoy the different sites. This is the best way to see that area! I’d recommend it to all of my friends. We drove it the next day and it just wasn't the same as the bike experience. Suzie was so friendly and helpful with additional tips of things to do in the area. It was one of the highlights of our 2 week trip along the coast of Oregon and California.