Local Guided Electric Bike Tour from Solana Beach to Encinitas
Description
This tour will take guests through 4 unique communities in North San Diego County; Del Mar, Solana Beach, Cardiff By-The-Sea, and Encinitas. This tour is unique because we will be able to cover nearly 15 miles in 2.5 hours on capable and easy-to-use electric bike. All of our bikes have different levels of pedal assist, as well as different options for using a throttle. We have bikes suitable for riders 5'0" and taller, but we also have options for children! We have two (2) Rad Power Radwagon cargo bikes which have seats for up to two children. Additionally, we have child seats for children up to 45 pounds that can be installed on our electric bikes. Our tour guides have extensive knowledge of the North County area about local cuisine, beer and wine options, artisans, art galleries, local surf spots, and so much more. If you have something that you are dying to see, do, or learn about in the area, please ask us! Please note that much of the riding will be on street or in bike lanes
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Itinerary
We will stop at the beautiful and historical meditation gardens founded in 1938 but Paramahansa Yogananda. We will be able to walk through the gardens if desired! Edit; due to the Covid-19 pandemic we are unable to go into the gardens but will resume our walks through the gardens as soon as possible. In the meantime we will stop at the border of this property to enjoy the stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.
The Del Mar Racetrack has been the central hub of Del Mar since it's inception by Bing Crosby in 1936. The fairgrounds have hosted the Del Mar Fair (aka San Diego County Fair), thoroughbred horse races, and for two years during WWII the Del Mar Racetrack was closed to use the space to construct parts for B-17 Bombers.
VG Donuts is an iconic donut shop/bakery that has been owned and operated by the same family since 1969 (three generations!). We can stop in and grab a fresh donut if desired. Also nearby are the classic Pipes Cafe, as well as Besta-Wan Pizza (Encinitas' oldest still existing restaurant!)
This lagoon is one of San Diego’s largest wetland at 979-acres. This ecological reserve is primarily a shallow-water estuary, formed where the Escondido and La Orilla Creeks meet the Pacific Ocean. I love showing guests this portion of the tour at the lowest or highest tides, as they can come back 6 hours later to see how different the reserve looks with the tidal differences.
Fletcher Cover Park is a local's secret for basketball, beach access, and a playground for kids. There is also a lifeguard station here and a ramp for easy access to the water. Public restrooms and showers here make this a perfect spot for a family beach day. Around Christmas time they also put up a beautiful Christmas Tree with ornaments for everyone to see and enjoy.
Moonlight State Beach is a huge attraction for families. With firepits, volleyball courts, plenty of sand, and a concession stand for snacks, there is something for EVERYONE. We will take you right past it so you know where to go cool off after the tour with a dip in the ocean.
The Encinitas Boat Houses are an iconic funky spot in Encinitas. These Boat Houses have never felt the salt of the sea, but you would never guess when looking at them! Constructed from an old bathhouse and hotel, these homes are rented out for a premium. While we cannot enter the houses currently, there are talks of turning them into a museum/historical landmark open for tours in the future.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All people operating the bikes must know how to ride a bike.
- Riders must be under 300 lbs to be under weight limit on our ebikes
Reviews(54)
Wonderful bicycle tour with e-bikes alongside the coast and a few towns. Easy, scenic, good allocation of riding and breaks. Rachel was friendly, safety-conscious, and easy to ride with.
Love to hear it! Thank you for the review, come see us again!
Excellent. Great way to see the city and surrounding ones. Highly recommended
Thanks for the review!
We are seven guys that had a great time. The bikes were not what I expected. I wish they had been a full frame bike. our tour guide was fantastic. He kept us together and was great on sharing information about the local area. The equipment all work well. No one fell, we had a lot of thrills along the way. This was a private group and it felt like one. It was fun.
A great first experience on an ebike. 3 50+ friends enjoyed this tour and pedaling just the amount we wanted. Power assist was awesome. Justin was knowledgeable and shared great stories and good local tips .
Very glad Justin made your first e-bike experience safe and wonderful. Hope to see you all again soon. Cheers!
Great day and guide, thank you Justin. Thank you for showing us around southern CA. Highly recommend this tour and Justin.
Thanks Carrie, so glad Justin gave you guys an amazing tour of North County San Diego. Showing you all the cool spots in Solana Beach, Del Mar, and Encinitas. We hope to see you guys again here at Cal Coast Adventures/ San Diego Electric Bike Solana Beach. Thanks Again!
Did this tour while visiting my son who just moved to the area. Tour provided overview of area and ideas for other areas to explore. It was not strenuous and just the right length for our needs. Our guide, Justin, was great. Area is very busy with cars, pedestrians and other cyclists but Justin kept us safe and gave me the confidence to hit the bike paths on my own.
So happy to hear that Justin led you all on such a fun and safe electric bike tour while you were in town. Hope to see you back in town next time for more fun in the sun!
We did the local guided e-bike tour as our department's annual team-building event on a Wednesday afternoon. There were 6 of us and our guide, Brendon (not sure if that is spelled correctly). The bikes were in great condition, and the location, parking, etc., was very easy. Everything was on time and ready to go for us. Since many in our group had never been to any of the beaches in Del Mar, Solana Beach, Cardiff, or Encinitas, it was a great way for them to see everything. It was a beautiful sunny day, and everyone had a great time. Our group's age range is between 30 and 61. The bikes allowed you to pedal if you wanted, but also had throttle assist so you didn't need to pedal if you didn't want to. We had one person in our group with a knee limitation, so she didn't pedal and she still had a great time.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and well put review of your electric bike tour with Brennan*! Y'all were such a fun group to have join us, and we were happy to accommodate on one of our days that we are typically closed. We always do everything in our power to get folks out on a ebike rentals or tour whenever possible! So happy to hear it was such a great experience for all of you and we hope to see you again next year. Take care!
We had a fantastic bike tour with Justin yesterday. He was knowledgeable, sharing great background on the history of the area and pointing out lots of local spots to check out. He was also incredibly patient and made the ride relaxed and enjoyable. It was an absolutely beautiful way to get to know the Solana Beach area—highly recommended!
Thanks Cindy for the great review. Glad Justin was an amazing tour guide for you all at Cal Coast Adventures here in Solana Beach! Hope to see you guys again soon.
The veiws were amazing and breathtaking The perfect day for a ride Our tour guide Justin was fun and knowledgeable Highly recommend 👍
Glad you all had a terrific time with Justin on your e-bike tour of Solana Beach, Del Mar , and Encinitas! Hope to see you guys again soon! Thanks.
Super easy to reserve and check-in. Had a friendly and knowledgable guide in Lee Ann, who adapted the tour to our preferences. The bikes worked well and had good kick with the "rev" feature throttle, though the seats were a little hard. Didn't hurt that it was a spectacularly beautiful day!
Love to hear it! LeeAnne is one of our amazing guides and I am so happy to hear that you had such a great electric bike tour with her. The weather definitely makes our job easier! Hope to see you back at the shop again sometime soon, take care!
