surfbm
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Hi All,
I am planning on taking a road trip up the coast of California in April. It will be the kids first multi-day road trip and i plan on taking my time, and camping each night. I don't know the area well, but was hoping some of you could help me out with planning as i want to get in some trails on the way up as well. I plan to spend 3 to 5 hours heading north each day before getting off the road and finding a remote (if possible) spot to camp. I have listed my initial itenerary below and would love some feedback/local knowledge of trails and camping locations to run along the coast.
Day 1 - San Diego to Pismo Beach
Camping: Oceano Dunes SVRA - I think the boys would really dig camping on the beach and its something I've always wanted to do, but haven't got around to yet.
Day 2 - Pismo Beach to Big Sur
Camping: ??
Hoping to find a fun easy trail that has a yellow post or similar camping available. I saw on another thread Pruitt Ridge might be a good choice. but it does not look like its accessible from the coast (the 1). Is there something else that starts off the 1 i should look into?
Day 3 - Big Sur to Salt Point State Park??
Camping: Salt Point State Park
Not sure if there is a better spot nearby. Anyone have a better option?
Also not looking like there are many trails nearby. Recommendations?
Day 4 - Salt Point State Park?? to Redwood National Park
Camping: I see there are a few options. Which is best for tying to be as isolated and surrounded by the forest as possible?
Day 5 - Redwood National Park to Portland, OR
Sorry for the long post, but thanks in advance for your feedback!
I am planning on taking a road trip up the coast of California in April. It will be the kids first multi-day road trip and i plan on taking my time, and camping each night. I don't know the area well, but was hoping some of you could help me out with planning as i want to get in some trails on the way up as well. I plan to spend 3 to 5 hours heading north each day before getting off the road and finding a remote (if possible) spot to camp. I have listed my initial itenerary below and would love some feedback/local knowledge of trails and camping locations to run along the coast.
Day 1 - San Diego to Pismo Beach
Camping: Oceano Dunes SVRA - I think the boys would really dig camping on the beach and its something I've always wanted to do, but haven't got around to yet.
Day 2 - Pismo Beach to Big Sur
Camping: ??
Hoping to find a fun easy trail that has a yellow post or similar camping available. I saw on another thread Pruitt Ridge might be a good choice. but it does not look like its accessible from the coast (the 1). Is there something else that starts off the 1 i should look into?
Day 3 - Big Sur to Salt Point State Park??
Camping: Salt Point State Park
Not sure if there is a better spot nearby. Anyone have a better option?
Also not looking like there are many trails nearby. Recommendations?
Day 4 - Salt Point State Park?? to Redwood National Park
Camping: I see there are a few options. Which is best for tying to be as isolated and surrounded by the forest as possible?
Day 5 - Redwood National Park to Portland, OR
Sorry for the long post, but thanks in advance for your feedback!
