15 Cycling Tours in San Diego to Build a Day Around

1.SoCal Riviera Electric Bike Tour of La Jolla and Mount Soledad

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 438 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Spend 2.5 hours riding a powerful electric bike through La Jolla with guides such as Justin, Tyler, Nicole, or Peter. Stop for sea lions, seals, surf, tide pools, neighborhoods, and the Mount Soledad memorial. The pace is relaxed, but you must be comfortable riding in traffic and on hills.

“Fun and informative tour that was pretty relaxed and a lot of fun. Brian was a great guide and told us a lot about what we were seeing.”

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2.Cali Dreaming Electric Bike Tour of La Jolla and Pacific Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 387 reviews · 2 hours 10 minutes (approx.)

Spend about two hours riding a premium e-bike from La Jolla to Pacific Beach with guides such as Brian, James, Chase, and Tyler. After a careful orientation, you’ll visit sea lion coves, Windansea Beach, Bird Rock, neighborhood trails, and historic Crystal Pier.

“This was the best way to experience La Jolla. We enjoyed all the scenic spots like The Cove and saw the adorable sea lion and seal pups, but avoided the terrible crowds and traffic. Our guide also filled us in on the history of La Jolla, the current culture, and made great recommendations for places to visit.”

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3.San Diego Bike Tours on Coronado

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130

Cycle Coronado with a guide such as Sara or Susan on a mostly car-free, flat route. You’ll pass Victorian homes, ride beneath the bridge, stop at Hotel del Coronado, and enjoy bay and skyline views. Bikes, helmets, and bottled water are included.

“Sarah was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide, who provided a great incite into the history of Coronado, a super chilled and must do when visiting San Diego”

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4.San Diego Guided E-Bike Tour – Balboa Park & Gaslamp Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 25 reviews · 2h 30m · from $80

Ride a pedal-assist e-bike from downtown San Diego through the Gaslamp Quarter, along the bay, and into Balboa Park. A licensed English or Spanish-speaking guide covers local history, USS Midway, Billionaire Row, the Japanese Friendship Garden, and more. Riders must be at least 13.

“Great tour to see downtown San Degio and Balbo Park. Would be perfect for 1st day in the city to find your way.”

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5.The Plunge E-Bike Tour in La Jolla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $189

Spend about two hours riding an e-bike through La Jolla with a professional guide such as Kevin, Adam, or Eddie. Expect roughly 12 miles of coast, beaches, Mt. Soledad views, sea lions, luxury homes, and stops near Sunny Jim’s Sea Cave. Bikes, helmets, water, and snacks are included.

“We had a blast! My kids are 10 and 13 and our guide Eddie was great with them.... fitted them to the best bike and gave us a great tour!!! Talked bikes with my son and made his birthday excursion a win!!”

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6.La Jolla’s Best Coastal Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Ride an easy-to-learn electric bike from La Jolla Shores to La Jolla Cove, Children’s Pool, and Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial. Your English-speaking guide provides a helmet, water, and bike for this two-hour outing, limited to five people and suited to riders at least 62 inches tall.

“Fun experience with a knowledgeable and fun tour guide! The sights were beautiful and the bikes were easy to learn.”

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7.Bike or eBike Rental with map

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $21Best value

Pick up a standard bike, eBike, kids’ bike, or tandem at 330 K Street, then follow a provided map through Balboa Park, the Gaslamp Quarter, and the Embarcadero. Rentals last 2 to 8 hours and include a helmet, lock, bike bag, and practical route advice.

“Great place to rent a bike! Professional customer service - we had only 2 hours and we were given great recommendations for 2 hours trips along with the map. Electric bikes in very good condition, good location of the rental office. If we visit San Diego next time, for sure we will come back here!”

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8.Sunset Electric Bike Tour of La Jolla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

You’ll ride an electric bike through La Jolla’s beach neighborhoods with a guide, stopping at Windansea Beach, Children’s Pool, and La Jolla Cove. Tyler, Brian, Cameron, and Jarod have led recent outings. Water, snacks, helmets, lockers, and handlebar bags are included.

“Tyler and Brian were great tour guides. We were the first group to take a sunset cruise and it was incredible!”

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9.Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 1h 30m · from $59

You’ll ride a 21-speed mountain bike for roughly 90 minutes to two hours around flat Coronado, passing the Hotel del Coronado, Glorietta Bay, Ferry Landing, Orange Avenue, the Naval Amphibious Base, and the Silver Strand. Guide Yeva has led one highly praised outing, though guide assignments can vary.

“Really loved it. Great bikes. Great guide. Great views. Great weather. Would definitely recommend.”

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10.Cali Dreaming Electric Bike Tour of La Jolla & Pacific Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2h 30m · from $99

You’ll ride a premium eBike from La Jolla through Pacific Beach with an English-speaking guide. Expect sea lions, surf beaches, Crystal Pier, coastal views, local history, water, snacks, and a safety-focused pace over 2 to 2.5 hours.

“Great morning e-biking round La Jolla! Justin was fun, friendly and most importantly made sure we were safe at all times. I would highly recommend this activity as a great way to cover a lot of “ground”, see great views and learn about the area on the go! Must do!!!”

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11.Half Day Performance eBike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Pick up a performance eBike in La Jolla and spend about four hours riding at your own pace. Brian provides hands-on training, route ideas, a helmet, lock, snacks, and water. Choose north toward Torrey Pines or south toward Mission Beach, then return to the shop.

“What an awesome experience,y first time in an electric bike a bit scary at first but Brian was very helpful and insightful. I sure enjoyed cruising through the beach side at my own pace and being able to venture off trails. Totally recommend it if you want to venture the towns more at your own pace. I took 3.5 hrs from La Jolla to South mission beach. Took time to meditate by the rocks and enjoy watching the waves, sea lions and the people. What an awesome time I had . Highly recommend even for beginners like me.”

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12.Half Day Performance eBike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $65

You’ll collect a fresh performance eBike in La Jolla and spend four hours exploring at your own pace. Choose a mountain or road bike, ride toward Mission Beach, Mt. Soledad, or Torrey Pines, and return to the shop when finished. A quick tutorial, helmet, lock, water, and snacks are included.

“Best way to see the coast!! Staff excellent. Bikes great. Highly recommend. They make it easy to take off for a few hours on a bike.”

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13.Coronado Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Cycle Coronado for 90 minutes with a local guide, bicycle, helmet, and bottled water. You’ll pass Hotel del Coronado, Glorietta Bay, Ferry Landing, Silver Strand, and the Naval Amphibious Base. The ride starts and ends at 1201 1st St and suits riders age 10 and up.

“I had a good experience with this bike tour in Coronado island. I recommend it and my constructive critic is to increase the time of the tour from 1 hour 30 minute to 2 hours 30 minute to explore more of Coronado island.”

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14.La Jolla Free fall Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2h 30m · from $119

Ride with a small English-speaking group from Mt. Soledad down through Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, Bird Rock, and La Jolla. You’ll see Crystal Pier, seals, Windansea, La Jolla Cove, and Sunny Jim’s Cave, with guide Jacob among the staff who may lead your tour.

“This was an amazing adventure! We got to see so many things on this ride! We saw sea lions, seals and a sea cave. So worth doing!”

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15.The Mount Soledad E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $119

Ride a comfortable e-bike from La Jolla Village up Mount Soledad, then follow the coast past Bird Rock, Windansea Beach, La Jolla Cove, Sunny Jim Cave, and Children’s Pool. A professional English-speaking guide provides narration, helmets, water, snacks, and a relaxed two-hour route.

“This tour was so much fun. We had never ridden an E-bike before - but it was so easy; and the sights were amazing! From the tallest point in La Jolla on the top of Mount Soledad to multiple stops along the beachside and points of interest in between. The tour ends in La Jolla village just in time to enjoy lunch at one of the cafes.”

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