The pics in the OP look great! My wife and I were thinking about where to go on vacation this summer, and we might like to do this ride. I have a couple of questions for you locals, if I may.

1. Where is this route?
2. If we rent hybrids, would that be good for the unpaved parts?
3. Is the dirt part easy? We are not MTB'ers.
4. Any other recommendations for rides of about 30 miles? We are already planning to do the Monterey Trail: http://www.mtycounty.com/pgs-parks/bike-path.html
5. Any recommendations for rentals in the area?

Thanks!