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SUMMARY:Point Lobos & Big Sur Backpacking!
DESCRIPTION:Full Weekend Itinerary:\nMay 8 @ 7:30 am – May 11 @ 11:00 pm \nThis trip will be a 4-day road trip and camping weekend from Phoenix to the Central California coast\, built around some of the best ocean views\, rocky shorelines\, cliffs\, and coastal scenery in the state. We’ll spend the weekend exploring Point Lobos\, Big Sur\, Garrapata\, and the Monterey / Carmel area\, while keeping the trip as budget-friendly as possible by camping for free on BLM land at Williams Hill. Expect a mix of scenic hiking\, beach time\, swimming\, coastal viewpoints\, and a lot of driving\, plus a stop at the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, which is one of the coolest and most iconic parts of the area. \nThe full itinerary (with costs) is below. \n\n📅 DAY 1 | Fri\, May 8🚗 Phoenix → Williams Hill BLM Free Camp \n• 7:30 am – Depart Phoenix• Long drive day west toward Monterey County• Grocery / food stop on the way• Arrive at Williams Hill BLM free camp in the evening• Set up camp\, eat dinner\, and get settled for the night \n\n📅 DAY 2 | Sat\, May 9🌊 Williams Hill → Point Lobos → Garrapata / Big Sur → Williams Hill \n• 6:00 am – Wake up• 6:30 am – Leave camp• ~8:00-8:30 am – Arrive at Point Lobos• Hike Cypress Grove Trail for ocean views\, rocky coves\, cliffs\, and shoreline scenery• Optional short coastal stop if the group is moving fast• Drive south through the Big Sur coast• Hike the Soberanes Point / Garrapata coastal area for open coastline\, rocks\, cliffs\, and waves• Spend more time enjoying the coastline\, stopping at viewpoints\, and taking in the scenery• Drive back inland to Williams Hill• Camp there again for free \n\n📅 DAY 3 | Sun\, May 10🏖️ Williams Hill → Monterey / Carmel / Coast Day \n• Sleep in a little after the long Saturday• Late morning head toward Monterey / Carmel• Spend time around the coast\, viewpoints\, shoreline walks\, and food spots• Time to hang out\, swim\, take pictures\, and relax at the beach• Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium• Keep the day flexible so the group can have a more relaxed coastal day• Return to Williams Hill for one more free night of camping \n\n📅 DAY 4 | Mon\, May 11🏠 Williams Hill → Phoenix \n• 6:00-7:00 am – Wake up and pack camp• Depart for Phoenix• Long return drive with food stops as needed• Arrive back in Phoenix by night \n\n⛽ Gas (estimated per person\, total trip): $85-130🐠 Monterey Bay Aquarium (per person): $50-65💵 Total cost (per person\, including gas): $150-240 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLICK TO SIGN UP
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Sargent":MAILTO:rpsargent2@gmail.com
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