2026-July: Big Sur and Lompoc Flowers Fields Early Summer/3D/2N/Level 2
Details
HikingOC Repeating trip to scenic Big Sur/Central Coast/Lompoc Flowers Fields
RSVP is NOT SECURED a space. Please contact the host via message, email or in person to discuss more about the trip!
Schedule from Friday morning July 10 to Monday July 13, 2026
Our trip will include Salmon Creek Falls, Big Sur State Park and many landmarks sightseeing and hiking on Big Sur Central Coast as the
- **Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=570**
- **Other hikes in Big Sur: http://www.hikinginbigsur.com/**
**3. Garrapata State Park: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=579**
4. Point Lobos State Reserve
5. Camel and 17 Miles Drive
>>>ESTIMATE TRIP COST, ADVANCE DEPOSIT & CANCELLATION:
Plan lodging and carpooling your own, $200 coordinating fee (non-refundable deposit). Contact the host directly to get info***********
>>>Estimate cost: including lodging, transportation, coordinating fee, but not including food (may adjust from 5-10%+- after the trip after having the final cost on gas expenses): $699+ for 4 days/3 nights (double occupancy, will be lower for triple or quadruple occupancy, it'll be higher if single occupancy. Overnights North Big Sur)
>>>Advance deposit is $500 non-refundable and due by June 25, 2026. Payment after due date 10% more on deposit amount or depends on available spaces.
>>>CANCELLATION OF SERVICES: If you need to cancel, the deposit amount is non-refundable
***************Cancellation 10 days or less prior to the trip, total estimate trip cost is forfeit.****
The following EXCLUDING expenses:
- Most meals
- Optional activities
Allow $100+ (your budget) for meals, optional activities and other expenses/gifts
>>>General Rating/Difficulty: Level 2 Moderate for distance, elevation and speed; Click RATING TABLE **to read more about difficulty levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating**
>>>Itinerary: Tentative depends on weather and the group
- Day 1 Fri Lompoc Flowers Fields, South Big Sur: Salmon Creek Falls, etc.
- Day 2: Mon hiking Soberane Points/Garrapata State Park, etc.
- **Days 3 & 4: North of Big Sur: Point Lobos, sightseeing the North Central Coast: may be 17 miles drive or Big Basin Redwood State Park https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/287507374/**
**https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/287507664/**
Photos of previous years:
2022
2020
**2019 Trip: https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/262151579/**
**2018 Trip: https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/248454643/**
**2015 Trip Big Sur/Central Coast https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=26161227**
>>>WHAT TO BRING AND WEAR**: water, snacks, food for breakfasts and lunches on the trails. Wear layers clothes, clothes don't get wet easy, hiking shoes, extra socks and clothes to change after the hike, a sleeping bag/warm blanket, hiking poles and 10 Hiking Essentials (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234)**
>>>REMINDER**:**
By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings
********Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, snake bites, coyotes, mountain lions or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike****************
>>>YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
>>>YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY