DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THESE TWO AMAZING PRESENTERS ON OUR OWN CENTRAL COAST! The topic of their presentation is: “The Camino de Santiago and the Resurgence of Pilgrimage”. Those wishing to join us for dinner prior should meet us at St. Paul Church at 800 Bello St. in Pismo no later than 5:00pm.…

First time out with us, or long-time returnees … All are welcome to join us for this lovely out and back walk along the American River. Every “Last Sunday of the Month”, rain or shine, we meet for a lovely 6-ish mile walk along the American River. Up on the levee, we have a route…

More than a half-million people completed a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in 2025, while countless others followed one of the scores of ancient, medieval, and contemporary routes across Europe and beyond. For two decades, Sandy Brown and Dave Whitson have explored many of these routes, and in this presentation they will discuss why, even…

Presentation of Q&A on the Camino that will cover the historical and cultural background of the Camino and the practicalities of walking the “way”. This is a comprehensive presentation for those who are planning to embark on walking the Camino. Following the presentation will be holding an informal interactive What to Pack session. Everyone is…

Camino 101 is for individuals planning their FIRST Camino. This discussion-based class, hosted by Camino veterans, will cover everything you want to know – routes, best times to walk, weather, getting there, training, gear, credentials, and more!

Join us for coffee and conversation!

More than a half-million people will complete a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela this year, while countless others will follow one of the scores of ancient, medieval, and contemporary routes across Europe and beyond. For two decades, Sandy Brown and Dave Whitson have explored many of these routes, and in this presentation they will discuss…

While the Camino de Santiago is generally the topic of conversation on all of our hikes/walks, this hike is specifically targeted to those who are still trying to learn about the Camino and decide if they can/want to do it. We will walk 1.5 miles, level and easy via pedestrian bridge, along north shore and…

More than a half-million people will complete a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela this year, while countless others will follow one of the many ancient, medieval, and contemporary routes across Europe and beyond. For two decades, Dave Whitson has explored these paths, and in this conversation, he’ll share why, even amidst concerns about overcrowding, the…

Join REI for a presentation hosted by local partners about walking the Camino de Santiago trail in northern Spain. Become acquainted with the history, landscapes, and what it’s like to be a Camino trekker. Preparations for the journey will be discussed, including backpacking gear needed. Explore with us the many layers of this ancient path…