Tour Summary

Duration
6 Days / 7 Nights
Distance
370 miles
Elevation Gain
22,800 feet
2008 Dates
May 24-31
September 20-27
2008 Price
$2,145.00
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


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

Views abound on this southern california coastal route as we ride from Carmel, along the famous 17 mile drive, then down the entire Big Sur coastline, ending in Solvang, where we'll loop the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley wine country. Along the way we'll pass 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 you are in for a treat!

Click on Tour Itinerary for the route description and browse the Tour Summary sidebar for links to parks and hotels on the route.

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

 

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