The route begins off San Elijo Road near the site of the old San Marcos Landfill. From there, we’ll follow the natural Copper Creek Trail that is part of the Rancho La Costa Habitat Conservation Area. There is one section with a steady, moderate incline (then similar descent) – giving you a good opportunity to…

Leonard Vance has walked to Santiago three times, most recently from Gibraltar northwards on Via de la Plata. He will join us to discuss those experiences, what he learned about the pilgrimage, himself and the world while walking, albeit slowly, across Spain. Hopefully he’ll also share some of his great photos. If you are a…

Join your fellow pilgrims via ZOOM. Many of you were able to walk the camino this past year and many are looking forward to going this year. Come and share your experiences and photos (via screen share) or bring your questions.

Route description: The route begins in Spanish Village, then past zoo entrance and carousel, over to rose gardens. From there , we will head west past the huge fountain and over the Cabrillo Bridge to the Marston House located in northwest corner of the park. Turning back we’ll go to southwest part of park and…

Happy New Year! Join your fellow pilgrim friends in the San Elijo Hills area of San Marcos for a 6-mile moderate hike followed by optional lunch at SETS Kitchen & Bar. Date: Saturday, February 4, 2023, 8:30am to 12:30pm Parking and meeting point: There is a parking lot at SETS (1628 San Elijo Road, next…

Join your fellow pilgrims via ZOOM for a beginning of year kick off. Many of you were able to walk the Camino this past year and many are looking forward to going this year. Come and share your experiences and photos (via screen share) or bring your questions.

Join your fellow pilgrim friends. Several of our members have recently returned from their Camino experiences and we would love to hear about their trips and have a few tapas at Costa Brava Restaurant. From 5:00 to 6:00 pm they have happy hour prices in effect to sweeten the prospect. See you there! Hosted by…

The San Diego Chapter of American Pilgrims on the Camino will have the monthly chapter Zoom call on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 4:00 to 5:30 PM Pacific Time. After waiting for travel to Spain to be allowed after the recent pandemic, two of our San Diego Chapter members recently returned from Spain and their…

Join your fellow pilgrim friends for a late afternoon 6-mile flat walk along Mission Bay and a pre-walk social hour at Superbloom café. Parking: When exiting Hwy 5 at Clairemont Drive, turn left onto East Mission Bay Drive. Park at the Runner’s bathroom, which is the first parking lot on the right after turning onto…

Join our monthly San Diego Zoom Happy Hour at 4 PM. Fellow pilgrim – Linda Fitts – will share her experiences and photos on the Northern route. Aspiring pilgrims are also invited to join with your Camino questions. James Geier will be the host.