The 11 Best Coastal and Island Bike Tours in the USA

1.Big Island: Fat Tire E-Bike Tour through Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 546 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $199Our pick

Ride a pedal-assist fat-tire e-bike through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with guides such as Nicole, Derek, Tyler, Scott, and Bill. You’ll practice first, then follow paved park roads to forest, a lava tube, volcanic viewpoints, and possible eruption activity. The three-hour tour includes a helmet, water, snacks, and a small group of up to 12 riders.

“This experience exceeded our expectations. The area is breathtaking and Nicole knows so much about the area. Our group was our entire family so it made it even more fun. Scott was so patient with my nephew who took a bit to get started (and then had a fall). We wished we could have gone longer. Will definitely be booking this one again.”

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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.)

Ride 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 the Cove, Children’s Pool, Windansea Beach, Bird Rock, and Crystal Pier, with time for photos, sea life, coastal views, and local tips.

“Our tour guide was great! He showed us many different spots we would have never seen otherwise. Seeing the baby seals was so cute.”

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3.Tahoe Coastal Self-Guided E-Bike Tour – Half-Day | World Famous East Shore Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 315 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $109

Start at Vista Trail Bikes in Incline Village, learn the pedal-assist e-bike, then follow the protected East Shore Trail toward Sand Harbor. You set the pace, with time for photos, beaches, snacks, and swimming. The half-day rental includes a helmet, lock, water, map, and rack storage. Riders must be at least 13 and comfortable on a regular bicycle.

“Excellent bikes. Excellent service. Excellent riding route. A morning ride was good as by mid-day the trail/path was more crowded.”

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4.Tony Knowles Coastal Trail Scenic Bike Tour – MOST POPULAR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $139

Cycle from wooded Kincaid Park along Anchorage’s coastal trail to Point Woronzof, Earthquake Park, Westchester Lagoon, and Chugach State Park. You’ll ride a comfortable standard bike, not an e-bike, with guides such as Cory, Matt, Eli, or Kelsey sharing wildlife and local history. The mostly downhill route is relaxed, scenic, and suited to riders age 10 and up.

“Great views and commentary on the trail..Very easy as 99% is downhill..A morning booking may increase you chance at spotting moose...”

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5.Miami Beach Art Deco & History Bike Tour with Design Enthusiast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Ride through Miami Beach with Damian, a local historian and preservationist who connects Art Deco buildings to the city’s colorful past. Over about 2.5 hours, you’ll visit Ocean Drive, Nikki Beach, South Pointe Park, Española Way, Lincoln Road, and Flamingo Park. Bikes, a guide map, and access to select historic interiors are included.

“verry good activity to discover the art deco district. Guide was verry invested and funny. you will have a good time.”

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6.Miami Beach Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 113 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40

Cycle from Miami Beach’s Art Deco District through the former Versace mansion, botanical gardens, South Pointe Park, Lummus Park, and the marina. Guides Adam and Gabriel combine local history, photo stops, and careful road crossings. The group is capped at 10, with bikes and helmets included. The pace is easy, but some city riding is involved.

“Adam was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable about the area as he grew up here. Excellent pace to the tour and our bikes were awesome 👍. Very easy ride and great sights and architecture. We enjoyed every aspect of our tour. Highest recommendation for this tour guide and company!”

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7.South Beach Bicycle Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 1 hour to 60 days (approx.) · from $21Best value

Pick up a Sun Bicycle Beach Cruiser at South Florida Trikke Shop, one block from Ocean Drive. You get a helmet, lock, water, and local tips, then ride independently for an hour, a day, or longer. The route can include South Pointe Park, Downtown Miami, Wynwood Walls, and Bayside Marketplace before you return the bike to the shop.

“Everything was fine! Very friendly people. Quick and safe. Might be lil expensive, but dunno if it’s cheaper where else.”

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8.South Beach Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $21

Pick up an easy beach cruiser at 1401 Washington Avenue, one and a half blocks from Ocean Drive. Ride South Beach at your own pace with a map, helmet, lock, basket, and water included. Choose one to three hours and visit Art Deco hotels, the Versace Mansion, Lincoln Road Mall, or Star Island.

“Bon accueil de la personne qui c’est occuper de nous trois !!! On le remercie pour sa bienveillance !!!! On le recommande sans hésitation !!!”

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9.Miami Beach: City Highlights Guided Bike or eBike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 46 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Spend two hours cycling Miami Beach with a live English- or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll see Ocean Drive, Villa Casa Casuarina, Española Way, the Holocaust Memorial, Botanical Gardens, and South Pointe’s bike path. Guides such as Joel, Monika, and Kenneth bring in local stories about Versace, Al Capone, Miami politics, and Cuban food.

“The tour was great, the guide Joel was really nice. The road was easy and fun with lots of views.”

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10.LA: Santa Monica & Venice Beach Bike Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · 2h 30m · from $79

Join an English-speaking guide for a 150-minute ride from The Bike Center Santa Monica to Venice Beach and back. You’ll use a standard city bike, helmet, and water bottle while visiting the pier, boardwalk, canals, Muscle Beach area, Abbot Kinney Boulevard, and lesser-known local sights. Groups are limited to eight riders.

“Our tour with James was fantastic. He had lots of interesting info to share with us. This was an awesome way to see the sights of Santa Monica and Venice Beach.”

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11.Anchorage: Coastal Trail 3-Hour City Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $139

Join Alaska Trail Guides for a relaxed 9.5-mile ride through Kincaid Park, Point Woronzof, Earthquake Park, and Westchester Lagoon. Guide Joe has led this route, which includes city history, moose-spotting, five mountain ranges, Cook Inlet, and a close look at the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake. Bikes, helmets, water, snacks, and downtown transport are included.

“Excellent experience. Bikes are in great shape, guides were kind, knowledgable, professional, and bike route was beautiful/scenic.”

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