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    4.4 (318 reviews)
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    Teuila G.

    We rented a two row bike to get some excercise and ride around Cannery row. It was a nice cruise starting from Lover's point beach. The girls working here were friendly and helpful. We took a few breaks to just take in the views. Of all the times I visited Monterey, I'm glad we did this with our kids this go around. There's a basket in the front with a seatbelt for the younger kids. It was an enjoyable activity for our whole family and the weather was beautiful. We got to see the seals the Monterey bay Aquarium are trying so hard to keep safe. We rotated so all of us got to ride in the back and enjoyed the cruise. I recommend this activity if you have other adults, older kids (teens and up) or if your little ones can fit in the basket. Not the in between ages, there aren't any seatbelts or safety restraints. If you are in the area keep this activity in mind. It's cost friendly and the views are beautiful.

    Cannery row from the sea
    Grant S.

    A must-do if you are visiting Monterey! The guided Kayak tour is a great value and the 8am time slot is perfect. The staff is very knowledgeable and courteous as well.

    The scenery
    Mac R.

    Jessie exuberated incredible enthusiasm through her salesmanship, and I enjoyed the scenery of Cannery Row with a bike she reccomended. Thank you to Adventures by the Sea for giving me the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.

    Kayaking!
    Chris S.

    We did a guided Kayak Tour through Adventures by the sea. It was just two of us in our party and we chose to do a group guided tour. By pure luck, all of the other grii group canceled so it effectively became a private tour. Our Tour guide Jan was super knowledgeable, friendly, and did a great job keeping a good pace for us, especially considering 1 of us had never kayaked. Our Tour was exactly at the 2 hour point, great views and weather, we saw tons of wildlife and worked a big appetite for dinner. I would recommend the Cannery Row location and make sure to put sunscreen everywhere (I forgot my feet so definitely don't forget that!)

    What a fabulous morning we had in our kayaks on the bay! Adventures By the Sea made it all easy and fun. They are a well oiled machine, set up for out-of-town visitors, everyone in a good mood, supportive in every way so that you have a good experience. We spent two hours on the bay, which felt just right, and had a wonderful time with the sea life and each other. We mostly reveled in the otters but enjoyed bird life, sea lions, and one beautiful seal. Two of us were in a tandem and two others in a single. I recommend the tandem because you have someone right there to share all your "ooohs" and "ahhhs" with! I might also note that I have a bit of anxiety around boats and water, but never for a moment felt unsafe. It was wondrous.

    Nessa R.

    The kids had just woken up for their nap and this place was nearing closing time so I wanted to call to check if we'd still be able to rent a surrey. The guy over the phone said yes, if we were already local and we left super quickly to catch them before closing. We arrived around 15 mins or so later and they were able to rent out the surrey and the experience was just so amazing. The kids absolutely loved it and it was great way to see all the beautiful sites along the coast. We were so glad we were able to do this for the first time while in Carmel. They also prorated the rental since weren't able to use if for the full timeframe you're usually able to which we very much appreciated. Thank you so much for making this such an amazing experience for me and my family!

    Jan is the best kayak guide on the coast! They offer great quality kayaks and paddles, as well as dry jackets and pants to keep you warm and dry on those chilly foggy mornings. We booked last minute the night before and Jan was ready for us first thing in the morning. We got a full tour of the area, plus an amazing history lesson. We saw all kind of birds, seals, and tons and tons of OTTERS! Cannot recommend Adventures by the Sea (and Jan) enough!

    Parked for a quick stop to geocache
    Rachel S.

    We rented e-bikes, Best experience in Monterey and trails all the way to pebble beach! Affordable pricing. We also added geocaching along the way and there were several on the trail. Made for an extra fun experience. I will say we did make a lot of stops but one of our bike battery went dead for about the last two miles. But we made it back with a little extra work. Beautiful trip along the ocean and past amazing homes about 25 miles round trip.

    Alice J.

    Rented bikes and kayaks on three separate occasions from them (right at Lovers Point beach in Pacific Grove, CA) for our groups of different sizes. Always a smile. So friendly. They didn't hesitate to give us tips on where to bike and kayak, where to sea the wild life and so on. They also give us a run down of the water that day (which part can be wavy or windy and so on). Nice equipment (kayaks and ladies' / mountain bikes). Top-notch service. Considering that they have monopoly here, it is wonderful to see that they still provide such good service. See my photos showing their kayaks in good condition.

    Sunil R.

    We rented some bikes from here to ride around the trail. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. Perhaps next time, we will get some kayaks. I have done the surreys before, I will just say they are more work than you expect and less fun especially after the first 20 minutes. The individual bikes are better IMHO.

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    Their adventure pass is amazing. Triple deal: e-bike, kayak and standup paddleboard - for 5 days! Totally worth it.

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    Mad Dogs & Englishmen Bike Shop - The line for the coffee shop....be prepared for a line always at all times

    Mad Dogs & Englishmen Bike Shop

    4.6(145 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Soo much fun! It ws our first time on e-bike n our doOgie's first time riding in a sidecar. There…read moreare safety clips in the sidecar so her harness worked perfectly to keep her strapped in! There's plenty bike paths to ride on n the bikes actually go pretty fast - i haven't been on a bike in Lord knos how long but once I got going, I ws goooinggg! It ws so much fun n Robbie n Isaiah ws so helpful with the process. Mad Dog also has a coffee shop in Carmel which we gon haveta come bk for but we are dEf coming bk! Easy 5 starz from me, my husby n our senior doOgie - fun for everyone n a great way to get around the local spots! Thanks Robbie, Isaiah n Mad Dog for being one of our greatest highlights on this trip!!!

    We had a fantastic time with Cathy on our tour of Carmel by the Sea. They have a few different…read moretours so make sure you know which one you booked as all start from the same place and (from what I could tell...) same time. Cathy actually texted me the night before to introduce herself and provide a few instructions and tips. A key tip is bring water and a small back pack or fanny pack to put the bottle in. The bikes don't all have baskets and the baskets don't hold things very well. So you might also bring a small bungee cord to keep things "in the basket" should you get a bike with a basket. Check in was a breeze. The most "difficult" part of the whole tour was finding helmets that fit and sizing the bike seats There were 6 in our tour. We left right on time at 10 and got back at 12:45. We stopped multiple times for photo ops and to look at different properties. We even got to walk through the La Playa hotel which is a beautiful property! I loved seeing and learning about the Comstock homes and the fact that the homes in Carmel by the Sea do not have street addresses. (They will soon as a new reg has passed that every property now needs a proper address... Not just a name.) All in all, I had a wonderful time and enjoyed the tour very much. I don't ride bikes often anymore as an adult and this was the first time riding an E-Bike. The learning curve is easy once you know the difference between Eco, Sport and Turbo. I enjoyed it and it made the tour almost effortless. Highly recommend Mad Dogs! Note....the coffee shop is just up around the corner. You cannot access it directly from the bike shop.

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    Mad Dogs & Englishmen Bike Shop - Inside the bike shop

    Inside the bike shop

    Mad Dogs & Englishmen Bike Shop - The tour bike...note... Not all have baskets and none have a bottle holder on the frame

    The tour bike...note... Not all have baskets and none have a bottle holder on the frame

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    Workhorse Bicycles - Awesome bike rental and repair shop!

    Workhorse Bicycles

    4.7(102 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Bet the amount of time I've spent on a bike all rolled together adds into years worth of time…read more Grew up on them in the city, was an NYC bike messenger before the internet killed them like it killed travel agents, weekend round trips from SF to top of Tam and back again later on which was brutal but perfect. So many hours and days on bikes. And then, after moving to a place where biking wasn't all that anymore and Oakland streetscapes turned into a screen from a super Mario game I gave the last bike away and didn't look back. But a few weekends ago we were all what shall we do why not head to Monterey and rent a bike and ride on that cool trail from downtown along the dunes to who knows where. And thanks to the friendly red asterisk searching tool we picked Workhorse as the provider of our two wheeled adventure and it was an excellent choice. Besides the bicycles themselves, which were tuned with good tires and brakes and perfect for the task, the entire experience was top shelf. Clean shop, many new and used bikes that I now long for again and need to move out of super Mario land so I can ride again. Professional helpful friendly staff. Their workbench in service shop area was so clean! Good mechanics take care of their tools. Price point for four ppl for 2 and a half hours less than a hundred clams and these days that feels like a super bargain. Fun for the entire family.

    Had a day trip to Monterey and the weather was so nice we decided to find a bike rental place…read more Although this isn't primarily a bike rental place, the service was top notch, it was quick, easy and affordable! We rented 2 standard bikes for 1 hour and 20 minutes and only paid $32. From here, it is a short walk to the wharf which is where you can hop on the coastal trail ( flat). We cycled to Lover's Point and back and stopped a few times for photos and to admire the gorgeous coast. I recommend walking in the area of Aquarium due to massive lines but otherwise, you just need to enjoy the ride and be mindful of people walking the trail and other folks on bikes. If you want regular bikes, or are into fancy bikes and accessories, this is a great friendly and local business to support!

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    Workhorse Bicycles - Our bikes! ($9/hr) standard bikes

    Our bikes! ($9/hr) standard bikes

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    Big Sur Adventures - Pebble beach 17 mile e- bike trip.

    Big Sur Adventures

    5.0(582 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    While visiting Monterey, CA, my friends suggested we do an electric bike tour of the area. This is…read moretheir number 1 spot to go to for electric bikes when guests are in town. It was so easy to rent a bike on this Friday. A QR code is present at the check in area. You fill out the information and provide your credit card data. You then fill out a simple waiver before you get your bike. The staff here are so friendly and helpful. You select your helmet and the staff provides the bike based on your build. You can then get a phone holder or a saddle bag for additional storage,if needed. It's all included in the price. We chose the $55 for 4 hours of biking. (It's $10 extra per hour over the 4 hours.) We were then provided a quick tutorial of the bike process and its functions to allow for a smooth and carefree ride. It was all so easy! Off we went for nearly 4 hours of exploring the area. I highly recommend this business for your an electric bike experience.

    Kyle at pacific grove loc helped us! Initially we were here to use the restroom (Ty!!) & ended up…read morerenting a bike to add a perfect ending for our Monterey trip! Super nice employees, super chill, highly informative & helpful! Ty Kyle!

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    Big Sur Adventures - Our Family-Friendly 17 Mile Dr Tour starts on the Recreational Trail in Monterey and passes by Lover's Point Park.

    Our Family-Friendly 17 Mile Dr Tour starts on the Recreational Trail in Monterey and passes by Lover's Point Park.

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    Big Sur Adventures - Join us for the afternoon tour on the Old Coast Road tour in Big Sur for spectacular sunsets in the winter!

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    Join us for the afternoon tour on the Old Coast Road tour in Big Sur for spectacular sunsets in the winter!

    Adventures By The Sea - The morning Sun on the front of our shop.

    Adventures By The Sea

    4.7(35 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    We stayed at the Portola Inn and Spa, so their location couldn't have been closer! It is directly…read moreacross the Portola Plaza that extends to the original Fishermans wharf. The bike selection was decent, and the rates were relatively reasonable. $30 for four hours, or $40 for a full day (meaning up till 5:30 PM of that day). The particular person at this location was not very customer-service centric, and was scarcely helpful in explaining anything. We wouldn't put this place down because of him but, for such a high visibility and somewhat affluent location, he is not a good fit. I did a full day bike rental, and ended up returning it under the four-hour window, so I opted for the $30 (4-hr) rental and called them ahead of time. Communication was poor between the two locations, something that could definitely be improved especially with tourist season ramping up. I discovered upon returning the bike that I was obliged to go to their main location by the Monterey Plaza Hotel to collect a voucher for the difference, so we had to make another trip. Monterey is so beautiful this time of year, so we didn't mind but would've preferred to know ahead of time. The main location is very large and has an abundance of rentals - from kayaks to cruisers, cute lorry-style pedal bikes for families and everything in between. They also have deeply discounted sales from time to time on used bicycles and kayaks at this location. We saw an awesome 2-person kayak for under $100, and would have bought it if we had a way to bring it back! Adventures By the Sea has numerous locations across the US, so I've got my fingers crossed that the voucher is good for Maui too.

    Kayaking Monterey is a must. Relatively calm waters and abundant wildlife. At the time of this…read morewriting, this is the only location they are launching from for the season (Cannery Row). Easy launch site across the street adjacent to M. Plaza Hotel. I believe there are discounts and relationships with surrounding hotels so ask your concierge. I felt comfortable renting versus a tour as the bay is generally calm and easy to navigate with landmarks. Here's the skinny. All transactions take place through the side of the building, a few steps down from the bike trail. I recommend going earlier than later as the sun can get intense even in the fall. Pleasant staff but they need more help. One person helped launch while the woman help process. When I arrived, I could not find staff for five minutes. You will also have to wait as they take small parties out to the shore at a time. Get ready to view curious otters and seals. An abundant aviary species. You can paddle to the Aquarium to the harbor. I took a leisurely three hours, but most folks are done unter two.

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    Adventures By The Sea - We've had some curious harbor seal pups in the bay.

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    We've had some curious harbor seal pups in the bay.

    Monterey Bay Kayaks - Paddling Monterey Bay with Sea lions basking in the sun!

    Monterey Bay Kayaks

    4.6(467 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Lily was a fantastic guide. It's amazing how skilled she is at keeping everyone safe, giving…read moreinstructions, protecting the sea life, sharing knowledge, helping a kayak in our group that needed support with navigation and still making light hearted jokes, smiling and taking pictures for everyone. You can tell she knows what she's doing and wants to make sure everyone feels confident while kayaking. I also want to mention the two phone encounters I had were so helpful and kind (unfortunately I did not catch their names) and the person who checked us in was also so pleasant.

    We had a blast kayaking with the otters and seals!…read more Parking was easy as was check in at the store. They gave an informational overview of where to paddle to see wildlife as well as other recommendations and safety tips. They provide life jackets, waterproof jackets and pants which were great too keep water off your clothes. There are porto potties available if you need to use the facilities. The staff were well very nice and helpful. The main con of our trip was the two person top sitting kayak we were on seemed to have problems with steering. No matter how hard we tried to turn right, the kayak always tended to veer the other direction which was frustrating. We got another kayak to check if they saw anything wrong visually on the water, but they couldn't see anything so maybe there was something going on with the underside of the kayak. Besides that, we had a nice time on the water and were able to enjoy seeing all the birds and cute otters and seals out and about. Later in the morning and early afternoon we even got to see the otters get more active and go diving for mud worms that looked like bright orange cigars. It was super cute seeing the otters sleeping nested in the kelp too. Try not to disturb them though since they need to conserve energy to stay warm! We unfortunately saw one tour group led by a guide that went right next to a sleeping pod of otters and woke them all up. Overall, fun place to go kayaking with wildlife! Glad we went on this trip here!

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    Monterey Bay Kayaks - Beach side

    Beach side

    Monterey Bay Kayaks - Sea otter with pup on her belly

    Sea otter with pup on her belly

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