🕒 What Time Should I Arrive?
We recommend arriving 15 minutes before your scheduled tour. This gives you plenty of time to check in, get comfortable, and go over a quick safety briefing so you’re ready to ride!
🚗 Where Should I Park or Get Dropped Off?
Street parking is available near 16th Street off Newport Boulevard — just a short walk away.
If you’re taking an Uber or getting dropped off, ask your driver to head to Barcelo Bicycles — that’s where Newport Beach Electric Bike Tours is based!
👕 What Should I Wear?
Mornings can be chilly by the coast, so dress in layers to stay comfortable as the day warms up.
We also recommend bringing:
☀️ Sunscreen
👟 Closed-toe shoes (a must for safety)
🕶️ Sunglasses to block that SoCal sunshine!
🚲 What Kind of Bike Will I Be Riding?
You’ll be cruising on premium electric bikes that are built for fun, comfort, and ease of use.
Comfortable seats and smooth tires perfect for scenic beachside cruising
Pedal-assist power for smooth riding (especially helpful on inclines!)
48v 14Ah long-range battery — no need to worry about running out of juice
Lightweight design — under 70 pounds, easy to handle
⏱️ How Long Is the Tour?
Our local newport electric bike tour includes 4 scenic stops, and usually lasts between 2 hours and 45 minutes to 3 hours and 15 minutes, depending on how many photos we snap along the way 📸.
To keep things on schedule for the next group, we aim to return within 3 hours total.
Please note: At times during the tour, especially in high foot traffic areas, we may ask you to walk your bike for everyone’s safety.
Locals Newport Beach Tour
Experience Newport like a true local on our signature electric bike tour! This relaxed, scenic ride includes 4 unforgettable stops that showcase the charm, beauty, and coastal soul of Newport Beach.
Get ready to soak up the sun and salty breeze on our Pier to Pier Tour, a scenic ride along Southern California’s iconic coastline! This tour will run the just under 3 hours. It may go over but we make sure to get back for the next tour.
We’ll kick off at Barcelo Bicycles, where your adventure begins. From there, we’ll cruise north on electric bikes along the beach path toward the Huntington Beach Pier — enjoying ocean views, sandy stretches, and vibrant beach vibes all the way.
After a fun stop at Huntington Pier, we’ll head back south to the historic Newport Pier, where you’ll have time to snap some photos, check out the scene, or grab a quick snack if time allows.
We finish the tour with a smooth ride back to Barcelo Bicycles, wrapping up a perfect loop of sun, surf, and SoCal charm
⚡ How Fast Do the Electric Bikes Go?
Our e-bikes are Class 2 electric bikes, which means they’re designed for both safety and fun — with a top speed of 20 miles per hour using pedal assist or throttle.
That’s plenty fast to feel the breeze and cruise the coast, but still within the limits to keep things safe and relaxed for everyone.Our e-bikes are class 2 bikes which means that they are not allowed to go over 20 miles an hour.
🚦 Biking Laws for Newport Beach & California:
For a safe and fun ride, be sure to follow these biking laws and guidelines:
👉 California Bicycle Laws & Safety Tips (CA DMV)
👉 Orange County Transportation Authority Bicycle Safety & Rules
📜 What Does California Law Say About E-Bikes?
In California, electric bikes are divided into 3 classes:
- Class 1: Pedal assist only, max 20 mph
- Class 2: Pedal assist + throttle, max 20 mph (this is what you’ll be riding!)
- Class 3: Pedal assist only, up to 28 mph, helmet and age restrictions apply
Class 2 e-bikes like ours are legal on most bike paths, bike lanes, and roads unless otherwise posted.
✅ You do not need a driver’s license or registration to ride.
🛑 However, all riders under 18 must wear a helmet by law — and we recommend helmets for everyone, regardless of age.
🪖 California Helmet Law:
You can read the full California helmet law here:
👉 California Vehicle Code § 21212 – Helmet Law
