The Central California Coast motorcycle tour through Big Sur is a weekend tour designed to give you the opportunity to soak up the coastal views and as may twisty turns as you can handle in one day. From the start to the end of each day your senses will be peaked. Riders enjoying this tour will be fulfilled with spectacular beauty of this area where we will take along some of the best twisty motorcycle roads that Central California coast has to offer. You may have heard about Big Sur . You may have always wanted to ride Hwy 1. And now you are here, sharing this moment with like minded motorcycle riders.
If you have been looking for a quick weekend ride, with all the bells and whistles, look no further. The central coast never dissapoints and the places we will take you will challenge and delight you. Majestic coastal views capture your soul as this tour takes you through your paces.
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This tour begins in Saratoga, California and takes us on a twisty ride through the Santa Cruz mountains. After the morning break we will be headed South along the Central California coastline through Big Sur. Extremely fun and twisty roads, that give way to majestic and spectacular coastal views of the Pacific Ocean. Its easy to see why this area has been the subject of so much photography, and even easier to get lost in its beauty. But keep your eyes on the road because we are going to challenge you. And with each stop along this incredible landscape will renew your spirit. Time to get riding. On the Central California Coast motorcycle tour. Awesome roads, majestic coastal views, good food, and good riding. What are we waiting for?
You don’t want to miss this tour. Each day will bring us on a journey like no other renewing our spirits in most awesome coastal beauty that California has to offer. Every turn will bring a new adventure. Your adventure begins here! On the Central California Coast Motorcycle Tour. California Sport Touring at its finest!!
Day1
We will meet inSaratoga and have our safety meeting around 7am and plan on departing at 730 am. We need to get an early start today to stay on pace. Be sure to have a full tank of fuel. On the first day of this tour our goal is to carve our through the Santa Cruz mountains and make our way Sorthward hrough Big Sur and along the Central California coastline to San Simeon. And as simple as that sounds don’t let this fool you. Today is going to action packed, with plenty of twisty roads and spectacular picture taking opportunities. Our approximate mileage for today is 195 miles.
Leaving Saratoga we will begin twisting through the Santa Cruz mountains and make our way to Redwood Basin SP. Riding through the redwood trees is a special experience. Its a slower pave through this area, but there is a lot to see. We will continue on heading through Boulder Creek to the 35 and across to Soquel San Jose Road, before reaching SR 1 and heading South.
After traveling through the Monterey area and through Carmel, we will arrive in Big Sur for lunch. We have a few special places here in mind, and the food will be excellent. All kidding aside by this time you ill have worked up an appetite, and the eating establishments we visit do not disappoint.
Following lunch we will head South again along the SR1. And here is where the twisty fun begins, winding along the coast.The magic of the Central California coastline unfolds itself and wraps us along this twisted landscape of intense beauty. We will have a few stops along the way for picture taking and small breaks. And as we ride this section your eyes will soak in the beauty of this magical coastline, and your spirit will be refreshed in every turn, and every moment of the ride.
Almost to San Simeon we will at the vista point to take in the elephant seals frolicking on the beach. Hunted nearly to extinction for their oil-rich blubber, elephant seals have made a remarkable comeback. Protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act, they are expanding their range outward from remote islands and are now colonizing selected mainland beaches such as Piedras Blancas in the southern range of Big Sur, near San Simeon. Elephant seals come ashore and form colonies for only a few months of each year to give birth, breed, and molt. The rest of the year the colonies disperse and individuals spend most of their time in pursuit of food, a quest which involves swimming thousands of miles and diving to great depths. 
Arriving in San Simeon we will check into our hotel rooms and then make our way to dinner. We have some options for dinner here. Our favorite is mexican food. But whatever we decide on we will share our day over a great meal and remark about the upcoming day ahead. Today has been incredible and challenging. And yet its not over.
And no trip to San Simeon would be complete without a trip to Hearst Castle. Depending on the timeline and season we may be able to catch a late tour or even a very special evening tour, where history comes to life with the staff and volunteers being dressed in period attire.
Hearst Castle is an amazing place with so many things to take in during the tour, that it is not possible to see it all. After taking the optional tour, or in the case that you opted out of the Hearst Castle tour, we will settle into our hotel rooms and rest ourselves. Tomorrow can’t come soon enough. And yet it seems so far away.
Day 2 is going to be nothing short of awe inspiring. Leaving San Simeon we will make our way to Cambria to take on fuel and eat breakfast. Your mind is still taken back by the previous days ride, and your anticipation of today has reached its peak.
Leaving Cambria we will head East taking either the 46 or Santa Rosa Creek road through Paso Robles and stop in San Miguel for a quick break at the Station 3 Coffee House. After a brief break there we will fuel up in San Miguel and begin making our way towards Ft Hunter Liggett, we will wind through the back roads around Lake Nacimiento through gentle turns and gentle hills.
Arriving at Ft Hunter Liggett we will take a short break, and depending on how the day is progressing we may opt to take the tour of the mission. And this is where our day is about to get even more interesting. Following our break at Ft Hunter Liggett we will begin heading west towards the coast making our way along Nacimiento-Fergusson Road.
This road starts out with gentle turns and great sweepers and eventually turns into a downhill twisty goat fest. ALong this road we will also take small break for pictures and continue on to Big Sur. And as we come down the last section of this road you will have one of the most incredible views of the Big Sur coastline. You have to see this for yourself.
We will stop again for lunch. We will decide on the fly if we will stop in Big Sur again or make our way to Carmel. But in any case the food will be delicious and well deserved after riding this far today.
After lunch we will make our way North again, taking in a second dose of the Monterey coastline and making our way back to the Santa Cruz Mountains. Once we have reached Santa Cruz we will take another short break, and then continue on through the Santa Cruz coast and then North through the Santa Cruz mountains ending our day in Saratoga.
At this point it has been an exciting tour filled with awesome motorcycle roads, great food, spectacular scenery, and good company. Our tour is concluded and we will say our farewells. And as we depart a smile will cross your face as you anticipate riding this area again.
This is our ride. This is our journey. This is what makes riding in California a dream to others. We are priveledged to live here and ride here. And we would be honored to take you to these amazing places.
Ride with us on our Central California Coast Motorcycle Tour. A sport touring riders paradise. Your adventure begins here!!
Details
Meeting Time
Meeting Time : 700 AM
Safety Briefing : 715 am
KSU : 730 AM
Meeting Place
Big Basin Cafe
14471 Big Basin Way
Saratoga, CA 95070
408-741-1185
(This location opens at 6am. If you want to arrive early they have breakfast items available)
Tour Dates
June 8-9, 2013
September 21-22, 2013
Other Dates TBD
Tour Price
Single Passenger - Not sharing a room $395.00
Singe Rider - Sharing a room $300.00
Pillion Rider - Additional $ 75.00
Optional Hearst Castle Tour
We will be making time for an optional tour of Hearst Castle. Should you choose to participate, you will be responsible for the costs of the entry fee into Hearst Castle. Please visit http://www.hearstcastle.org for more information on their fees.
Our tour fee covers your guided tour, lodging, and lunches only. You will be responsible for costs of your breakfast, dinner, alcohol, motorcycle and any other fees
Motorcycle Rental
AdventureWest Motorcycle Tours does not rent motorcycles. If you are flying into the area and renting a motorcycle we suggest that you contact the providers above. Please also note that this tour is based out of Southern California closer to the Los Angeles area.
Lodging
Days Inn, San Simeon
9280 Castillo Dr.
San Simeon, CA
805-927-8659
Reservations are under West, Adventure.
Arriving Early
If you are arriving early the most convenient location to the meeting point is Mountain View. Otherwise you can also stay in the surrounding cities as well.
Visit http://www.superhotfares.com and enter your city and date on the front page, and you will find a listing of hotels around the surrounding area. This site also offers a complete traveling solution with airlines and hotels.
Weather
The weather in the areas we will ride is unpredictable. We will be monitoring weather but short of a monsoon rain or a driving blizzard we will be riding. Cold weather gear is also recommended for those who may become chilly easy. Weather temps vary from 58-89 degrees depending on location and fog, drizzle, and light rain are all part of the fun and games. To get an updated weather report click on the link below. Enter “Big Sur”, “Ridgecrest”, and “Saratoga” in the cities. ( All cities are in California)
http://Weather.com
Cancellations
Any cancellations that we make to the ride will be posted on our site, Facebook, Twitter, and emailed to you as well. Please make sure to check the site and your email the day of the ride to make sure, in case of extremely bad weather.
What To Bring
Evening Clothes – Bring the amount of clothing that you would like, but we recommend packing light. Aside from protective motorcycle gear, you will need little else than something comfortable to wear during the evening time.
Camera – There will many opportunities to take pictures along the way to remember your trip. Bring your camera, batteries, and film if you are not using a digital camera.
Rain gear – Weather is unpredictable in Northern California. Bring rain gear that will keep you dry all day. If you are from the local area and are riding with us we recommend that you visit one of our sponsors listed below and purchase from them, as they will be able to answer your specific questions.
Cash – Spending cash is a wise idea as some of our restarant stops may take cash only.
Contact Information
For More Information Contact us through our web site, or call Toll Free at 1-877-264-8286
Tour Dates
June 8-9, 2013
September 21-22, 2013
Other Dates TBD
Tour Price
Single Passenger - Not sharing a room $395.00
Singe Rider - Sharing a room $300.00
Pillion Rider - Additional $ 75.00
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