Tour Summary

Duration
6 Days / 7 Nights
Distance
370 miles
Elevation Gain
22,800 feet
2009 Dates
April 5-12
May 24-31
September 6-13
2009 Price
$2,245.00
Single Room
$350.00
Rider Limit
15 Rider Limit
Bike Rental
$245.00
Highlights
Big Sur
Hearst Castle
Cambria
Pismo Beach
Solvang
Lodging
Big Sur Lodge
Fireside Inn
Shelter Cove
Wine Valley Inn
Dining
Big Sur Lodge
Moonstone Beach Grill
Nepenthe
Cabernet Bistro
The Vineyard
Start / Finish
Carmel Valley, CA
Solvang, CA
Airport Shuttle
San Jose, CA Shuttle: 2:00PM
Big Sur & California Coast

6 Days • 370 Miles • 22,800' Elevation Gain


Views abound on this cycling vacation of the southern California coast! Bike from Monterey, along the famous 17 mile drive, then down the entire Big Sur coastline. Our destination is Solvang, where we'll loop the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley wine country.

Along the way we'll cycle past lighthouses, sea lions, Hearst Castle, and the best views on the California coast. Prepare to ride the famous beaches of Pebble, Moonstone Bay, and Pismo. If you've never seen this section of the Pacific coastline, then treat yourself to a Bicycle Tour you will not forget!

Day
Weekday
Ride
Day
Route
Elevation
Gain
Miles
1
Saturday
...
Shuttle / Check-in & Orientation
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2
Sunday
1
Carmel Valley to Big Sur
3,000'
60
3
Monday
2
Big Sur to Moonstone Beach
4,600'
70
4
Tuesday
3
Paso Robles Wine Country
5,000'
50
5
Wednesday
4
Moonstone to Pismo Beach
3,000'
50
6
Thursday
5
Pismo Beach to Solvang
3,500'
70
7
Friday
6
Santa Ynez Valley Loop
3,700'
70
8
Saturday
...
Return Shuttle to San Jose
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...
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Total
22,800'
370

Route Map


Route map for general info only and may not be accurate when zoomed in.

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