Want to ride the rails and explore on your electric or road bike? The tour begins at the Solana Beach Train Station where you will board the train, with your bike, headed to Carlsbad Village. The train fare of $5 is included in your tour charge. The train follows the coastline, so you can enjoy spectacular views along the way. Once off the train in Carlsbad, your bike adventure will begin. As you ride back to Solana Beach you will enjoy incredible coastline vistas, white sand beaches, meditation gardens, local history, and restaurants to experience for lunch. The bike riding leg of the tour is about 16 miles with up to 14 stops along the way.
This tour is a cell phone, narrated and guided tour app. The map on your phone will show you the stops and the route we recommend. It will also show your position along the route, so you won't get lost. When you get close to a scheduled stop, your app tour guide will share information, history, and stories with you. Do not forget your ear buds or earphones for the best audio enjoyment. If you need to rent an electric bike for the tour please contact Pedego Solana Beach at 858.764.2979 or you can make an online reservation at pedegosolanabeach.com. Their rental bikes come with a cell phone holder on the handlebar and a standard USB port to keep your phone charged from the bike's power source. Bring your phone charging cord to connect with the bike. The bike rental is not included in the tour cost. This experience should not be rushed, so plan to start in the morning and enjoy the entire day. Fun train ride, incredible coastline views, tasty food, no traffic or parking hassles, and fun in the sun. Most of the tour you will be riding in a bike lane on a road with automobiles.
