• Carmel - Discover a variety of architectural styles while touring the charming town of Carmel-By-The-Sea.
• PacRep at the Forest Theater, Carmel - Visit the oldest amphitheater west of the Rockies, be inspired to watch a performance, and learn about Carmel’s origins, founded by artists and built on community by two men named Frank.
• The House of Hansel & Gretel - The Hansel and Gretel houses in Carmel are life-sized dollhouses created out of love for a doll-maker. While the dozen on this block are private homes, many others in town have been converted into shops and restaurants that your guide can highlight.
• Fairy Tale Cottages of Hugh Comstock - As you pass by the historic cottages in Carmel, you’ll see six of these charming fairy tale cottages built by local architect Hugh Comstock. For enthusiasts of this style, a climb up another hill reveals five more.
• Devendorf Park - This park serves as Carmel’s central hub for outdoor events. It’s an ideal spot for a picnic or a peaceful retreat from downtown, featuring a quaint koi pond in the park’s corner. Please note, dogs are not allowed!
• Pine Inn - Carmel’s first hotel, offering a blend of historic elegance and modern comfort. Originally built in 1889 as Hotel Carmelo at Devendorf Park, it was styled as an elegant country inn using wood from San Francisco’s old Tivoli Opera House.

Sixteen years later, as the town expanded, the hotel was relocated four blocks down Ocean towards the beach. The North wing was dismantled, and the main building was transported on pine logs down the rugged dirt road.

Within a year, the hotel was refurbished and expanded with a stable and a sunroom overlooking the sea. With the assistance of local contractor M.J. Murphy, the hotel was reborn as the Pine Inn.

• The Valentine - This bronze sculpture by George Wayne Lundeen, known as The Valentine, was installed in First Murphy Park in 1994. It’s a perfect photo opportunity while some in the group take a restroom break before continuing along the beachfront.
• First Murphy House - The First Murphy House in Carmel, California, is a historic Craftsman-style home built in 1902. It features a low-pitched gable roof, wide eaves, and exposed rafters, along with a cozy interior boasting hardwood floors, fireplace mantels, and built-in cabinets. Located in a quiet neighborhood, it’s a short walk from downtown Carmel and is a cherished community landmark. It currently houses the Carmel Heritage Society.
• Cottage of Sweets - Since 1959, the Cottage of Sweets has been Carmel’s go-to candy shop. Return here for the finest treats on the West Coast.
• Golden Bough Playhouse - The Golden Bough Playhouse is a historic two-story theater featuring a traditional 300-seat theater in the front and a more intimate 150-seat circle theater in the back.
• Village of Fae - Adorable fairy tale houses nestled among the trees enhance Carmel’s charm.
• Carmel Beach - Located at the end of Ocean Avenue, Carmel Beach is a stunning white sandy beach bordered by Gowen Cypress trees, renowned for surfing, dog-walking, and sunsets. It’s one of the most iconic spots on California’s Central Coast and is rated among America’s top beach towns.
• Scenic Road Walkway - Carmel’s most beautiful and iconic one-way road, offering breathtaking ocean views.
• Carmel Beach Boardwalk - As you pass by the beautiful Carmel Beach, be sure to capture plenty of photos!
• Clinton Walker House - Frank Lloyd Wright - The Mrs. Clinton Walker House, also known as Cabin on the Rocks, is situated on Carmel Point. Resembling a ship’s 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.

This house, an example of Wright’s organic architecture, is built on granite boulders, using local Carmel-stone, and features a sea-colored roof shaped like a ship’s bow. It is the only Frank Lloyd Wright house overlooking the ocean. Mrs. Clinton Walker requested a house “as durable as the rocks and as transparent as the waves.” The house offers views of Carmel Bay and Pebble Beach.

• Robinson Jeffers Tor House Foundation - The Tor House and Hawk Tower evoke ancient Irish stone towers. The English-style cottage garden is rich in color, texture, and fragrance. Experience the ambiance that inspired some of America’s finest poetry by original resident Robinson Jeffers and his family.
• Butterfly House - The Butterfly House, a Mid-century modern home on Carmel Point, is known for its unique wing-shaped roof, earning it the name Butterfly House. Designed and built by architect Francis W. Wynkoop, it was featured in Architectural Digest Magazine and is one of Carmel’s most expensive homes, listed at $40 million in 2023.
• Carmel River State Beach - A wildlife haven where the Carmel River meets the sea.
• Mara Beach Carmel - Located on Carmel Bay, this mile-long beach features a bird sanctuary in a lagoon, home to a variety of waterfowl and songbirds, offering panoramic views of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, a federal marine protected area, and Point Lobos, one of our most iconic parks.
• Lincoln Green Inn - This beautiful inn is renowned for its stunning gardens and is surrounded by picturesque homes.
• Mission Ranch Restaurant - The historic Mission Ranch spans 22 acres with breathtaking views of Point Lobos, Carmel River Beach, and the Pacific Ocean. Once one of California’s first dairies, its rich history from the 1800s was preserved and restored by former Carmel mayor, Clint Eastwood.
• Carmel Mission - The crown jewel of the California Missions. Stop at the gate to the courtyard for a great photo of this historic landmark, one of California’s oldest structures. Your guide will share fascinating stories from its early history as you admire the beautiful building and grounds.
• Mad Dogs & Englishmen Bike Shop Carmel, CA - By now, it’s hoped that you’ve fallen in love with the beauty and charm of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Feedback is always appreciated, so if you feel inclined, please leave a review about your experience with us!

• Use of ebike
• Helmet
• Use of phone holder

• Certain rental bikes may be exempt from tour usage.

Begin your journey from our bike shop located in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea and embark on an exploration of the charming cottages throughout Carmel. As you ride, you’ll pass by several local historic sites and travel along the picturesque Carmel coastline via Scenic Drive, a serene one-way road with a speed limit of 15 miles per hour. Along the way, you’ll encounter notable landmarks such as the Tor House, Butterfly House, Carmel River State Beach, Clint Eastwood’s Mission Ranch, and the Carmel Mission, renowned as one of California’s most authentically restored Catholic mission churches.

A minimum of four participants is required for a non-private tour to proceed. Should you book a tour date and fewer than four individuals register, we reserve the right to cancel the tour with a full refund, offer a conversion to a private guided tour (additional charges apply), merge the tour with another scheduled for a different time that day, or change the reservation to a standard rental (without a tour guide). These options will be discussed with the customer for their consent 24 hours prior to the reservation.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.