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Experiencing snow-white beaches and fairy-tale cottages from the seat of a bicycle is one of the most fun things to do while visiting Carmel-by-the-sea. Our electric bike guided tour is a great way to see the beauty and charm, while learning the history and stories our iconic town has to offer.

You will ride from our bike shop in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea and explore cottages throughout Carmel. Passing several local historic sites, you will ride down the Carmel coastline along Scenic Drive; a one-way, 15-mile per hour road. You’ll pass landmarks such as the Tor House, Butterfly House, Carmel River State Beach, Clint Eastwood’s Mission Ranch, and the Carmel Mission, one of the most authentically restored Catholic mission churches in California.

Description

Stop At: Carmel, Carmel, California

Explore many different architectural styles while riding throughout the town of Carmel-By-The-Sea.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Devendorf Park, Junipero St and Ocean Ave, Carmel, California 93923

The park is Carmel's central gathering place for outdoor events. A great place to have a little picnic or get away from downtown and enjoy the quaint koi pond nestled in the corner of the park.

Stop At: The Valentine, Lincoln St & 6th av, Carmel, California

This bronze sculpture figure by George Wayne Lundeen is called The Valentine. It was installed in the First Murphy Park in 1994.This is a great place to stop for a picture while some in the group use the restroom before we head along the beachfront.

Duration: 3 minutes

Stop At: Golden Bough Playhouse, Monte Verde, 4 SW 8th Ave, Carmel, California 93922

The Golden Bough Playhouse is a historic two-story theatre in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California on Monte Verde St., between 8th and 9th Avenues

Duration: 3 minutes

Stop At: Fairy Tale Cottages of Hugh Comstock, Torres Street, NE of 6th Avenue, Carmel, California

Passing by the historic cottages in Carmel, in one block we see 6 of these cute fairy tale cottages built by local architect Hugh Comstock. For true lovers of this style, we can climb another steep hill to see 5 more.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Cottage of Sweets, Ocean Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, USA

The Cottage of Sweets has been Carmel's Candy Shop Since 1959. For the best tasting treats on the West Coast head here.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: The House of Hansel & Gretel, between 5th and 6th Ave., east side of Torres St., Carmel, California

The Hansel and Gretel houses in Carmel are not open to the public but are private residences. They are located between 5th and 6th Avenues on the east side of Torres St.

Stop At: Village of Fae, Camino Real, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, USA

Very cute little fairy tale houses nestled among the trees add to the charm of Carmel.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: First Murphy House, Sixth and Lincoln avenues, Carmel, California

The first Murphy House in Carmel, California is a historic Craftsman style home built in the early 1900s. It features a low-pitched gable roof, wide eaves, and exposed rafters, as well as a cozy and comfortable interior with hardwood floors, fireplace mantels, and built-in cabinets. The house is located in a quiet neighborhood a short walk from downtown Carmel and is a beloved landmark in the community. The house is currently being used as the location for the Carmel Heritage Society.

Duration: 2 minutes

Pass By: Pine Inn, Ocean Ave &, Lincoln St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, USA

Carmel's First Ever Hotel, Blending Historic Splendor & Modern Comfort.The hotel was built in 1889 in the style of an elegant country inn, with wood from the old Tivoli Opera House in San Francisco.

Sixteen years later, as the town developed and grew, it was time for a big move.

The Hotel Carmelo was on its way to a new home, four blocks down Ocean towards the beach. The North wing was dismantled and the main building was rolled along pine logs down the rugged dirt road.

Within a year, the hotel was refitted and enlarged with a stable and a sun room looking out to the sea. With the help of M.J. Murphy, a local contractor, the hotel was reborn as the Pine Inn.

Stop At: Carmel Beach Boardwalk, Ocean Ave & San Antonio Ave, Carmel, California

Passing by the beautiful Carmel beach, be sure to take lots of photos!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Carmel Beach, Carmel, California 93923

At the foot of Ocean Avenue, Carmel Beach is a beautiful white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. One of the most iconic spots on California's Central Coast and is rated "One of America's Top Beach Towns.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Clinton Walker House - Frank Lloyd Wright, 26336 Scenic Rd, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, USA

Mrs. Clinton Walker House, also known as Cabin on the Rocks, is located on Carmel Point in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. It has the appearance of a ship with a bow cutting through the waves. The house was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1948 and completed in 1951 for Mrs. Clinton Della Walker of Pebble Beach. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

The house, an example of Wright's organic architecture, is built on granite boulders, uses the local Carmel-stone, and has a roof the color of the sea that is shaped to resemble the bow of a ship. It is the only Frank Lloyd Wright house that overlooks the ocean. Mrs. Clinton Walker told Wright she wanted a house “as durable as the rocks and as transparent as the waves." The house has a view of the Carmel Bay and Pebble Beach.

Pass By: Butterfly House, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, USA

Butterfly House, is a Mid-century modern house located on Carmel Point in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Due to its unique wing-shaped roof, this building is commonly referred to as the Butterfly House. The house was designed and built by architect Francis W. Wynkoop.

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.

Pass By: Robinson Jeffers Tor House Foundation, 26304 Ocean View Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, USA

The Tor House and climb Hawk Tour are reminiscent of ancient Irish stone towers. The English style cottage garden is rich in color, texture and fragrance. Experience the atmosphere that inspired some of America's finest poetry.

Stop At: Mara Beach Carmel, Mara Beach Carmel, 26495 Scenic Rd, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, USA

On Carmel Bay, the mile-long beach features a bird sanctuary in a lagoon (just before the Carmel River empties into the sea) featuring a wide variety of waterfowl and song birds, and provides for scenic panoramic views of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, a federal marine protected area and Point Lobos on of our most iconic parks.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Scenic Road Walkway, Scenic Road, Carmel Beach, Carmel, California

The most beautiful and iconic one way road in Carmel with jaw dropping ocean views.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Carmel River State Beach, Carmelo St, Carmel, California 93923

An enclave for wildlife right at the mouth of our Carmel River where it meets the sea.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Lincoln Green Inn, 26200 Carmelo St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, USA

This stunning inn is known for its beautiful gardens. The inn itself is surrounded by picturesque homes.

Duration: 1 minute

Stop At: Mission Ranch Restaurant, 26270 Dolores St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, USA

The historic Mission Ranch sits on 22 acres with spectacular views of Point Lobos, Carmel River Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Once one of the first dairies in California, the rich history of this 1800’s ranch was preserved and restored by former Carmel Mayor, Clint Eastwood.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Carmel Mission, 3080 Rio Rd, Carmel, California 93923

Includes stop at the beautiful and historic Carmel Mission. The crown jewel of the California Missions. 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 informational stories from its early history while you take in the beautiful building and grounds.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mad Dogs & Englishmen Bike Shop Carmel, CA, SW Corner of Ocean Ave and, Mission St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, USA

By this point we hope you have fallen in love with the beauty and charm of Carmel-by-the-Sea. We appreciate and are open to all forms of feedback, so if you could please kindly leave us a review about your experience with us!

Duration: 5 minutes