Self-Guided E-Bike Rides from Avila Beach
No guides, no schedules, no group of strangers to keep pace with. Every rental comes with a marked ride map, and every one of these routes starts at our front door at 472 Front Street. Our e-bikes are rated for 20–40 miles per charge; the rides below all sit inside that range, though hills, wind, rider weight, and assist level all affect battery use — we'll send you out with a full charge and honest advice.
1. The Bob Jones Trail
About 5–6 miles round trip · mostly flat · zero cars on the path
The classic: roughly 2.5 miles of paved, car-free path along San Luis Obispo Creek, starting right across the street from our shop. Sycamores, little bridges, a stretch along the golf course, and an ice cream cone waiting back in town. If your group includes kids, grandparents, or anyone who says "I haven't been on a bike in years," start here. We wrote a whole guide to it — read the Bob Jones Trail page.
2. The Sea Lion Ride — Harford Pier & Port San Luis
Roughly 2 miles round trip from town · mostly flat · bike lane along the road
Short, easy, and heavy on wildlife. Follow the bike lane on Avila Beach Drive past Olde Port Beach out to Harford Pier, a working fishing pier where sea lions haul out under the planks and hold loud, ongoing arguments. Watch the boats unload their catch, have lunch right on the pier, and roll home. Pairs nicely with the Bob Jones Trail if you want more miles.
3. The Coastal Cruise to Pismo
Roughly 14 miles round trip · rolling hills · bike lanes with some riding near traffic · 2–3 hours with stops
A half-day ride with ocean views: take the Bob Jones Trail up to Ontario Road, follow Avila Beach Drive under the highway to the roundabout, then ride Shell Beach Road south past the clifftop parks and Dinosaur Caves Park into downtown Pismo. The e-bike motor takes most of the sting out of the hills, but this is a road route — best for riders comfortable sharing the road with cars. Full details on our Pismo by bike page.
4. The Apple Ride — See Canyon (fall)
Roughly 8–10 miles round trip · gentle rollers · quiet two-lane country road, watch for cars · September through late November
Every fall the apple stands open along See Canyon Road, including See Canyon Fruit Ranch, a family orchard going since 1894 with fresh-picked apples, cider, jams, and honey. The canyon is a few rolling miles of oaks on one side and old apple trees on the other. It's a country road, not a bike path — traffic is light but real, so ride single file and enjoy the quiet between cars. Baskets come with your rental; you'll want one.
Which ride is for you?
| If your group is... | Ride |
|---|---|
| Kids, first-timers, grandparents | Bob Jones Trail |
| Short on time, big on sea lions | Sea Lion Ride |
| Comfortable on roads, chasing views | Coastal Cruise to Pismo |
| Here in fall, powered by cider | See Canyon Apple Ride |
Before you roll
Every rental includes a helmet, lock, phone holder, basket, and a paper map with these routes marked — and we'll happily draw our current favorite lunch stops on it. Kids e-bikes and scooters are limited to about 12 mph, free kid trailers are available, and our 2-seaters carry a child seat on the back. Open daily 10–5.