Central Coast Pilgrims
Central Coast Chapter of the American Pilgrims on the Camino
UPDATES AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, June 6th, 2026: NOTE TIME AND LOCATION CHANGE! This will be a walk only, meeting at 8:30am at the Bob Jones Trail on Ontario Road just north of Avila Beach Drive. The Bob Jones trail is a well-paved county-maintained bike and walking trail also known as the City to the Sea Trail. The trail starts across the street from the parking lot on Ontario Road, right off Highway 101, and ends after about 3.0 miles in downtown Avila Beach.
Saturday, June 13th, 2026: Mark your calendar to join us for our monthly training hike. Our hike leader Yvonne will be sharing with us another of her favorite hikes. More details to come as the date gets closer.
July 4th Registration Deadline: The Annual St. Junipero Serra Walking Pilgrimage takes place on August 8th & 9th. This year it will also be the inaugural “Camino de San Buenaventura”, including its dedication under the “Start Your Camino de Santiago in California” program. Those of you that missed our “Camino de San Miguel…this is your second chance for an overnight pilgrimage on the central coast. Click here to register: Home | St. Junipero Serra Pilgrimage
July 11th First Saturday Meeting:Regular time and place...9:30am at St. Paul's Church Hall in Pismo. We are looking forward to hearing from some of our St. Patrick's Church pilgrims about their experience walking the Camino Portuguese (pilgrimage dates: June 12th to June 26th), followed by a walk and lunch that day.
Saturday, July 18th, 2026: Mark your calendar to join us for our monthly training hike. More details to follow.
All of you walking Summer and Fall Caminos, remember to order your credential from American Pilgrims at least 3-4 weeks prior to your departure date using the link on our website above.
REMEMBER, BRING YOUR CENTRAL COAST PILGRIMS CHAPTER PASSPORT TO COLLECT STAMPS AVAILABLE AT EACH OF OUR 2026 EVENTS, AND BE ELIGIBLE FOR SOME COOL PRIZES TOWARDS THE END OF 2026!
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“I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.” – Douglas Adams
Old proverb: “If you want to walk fast, walk alone. If you want to walk far, walk together.”
“Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time.” Steven Wright
Welcome to the home page of Central Coast Pilgrims!
Our mission is to support pilgrims and pilgrimage for those living in the central coast area of California. We are a volunteer organization that offers advice, encouragement, fellowship, and community to all who might be interested in pilgrimage, and the many people who have already made a pilgrimage. We are passionate about the Camino de Santiago, pilgrimage, and walking. We love sharing our experiences with our local community and beyond.
We meet the first Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, located at 800 Bello Street in Pismo Beach. We gather for fellowship, coffee and donuts until about 10:00 a.m., followed by a Camino-related presentation, start our walk around 10:30 a.m. for about an hour or so, enjoy lunch, and then walk back to St. Paul’s afterwards. Several past participants have told us that these walks "are almost like being back on the Camino", sharing steps, conversation, beautiful scenery and a meal with fellow pilgrims. Please also check our “Upcoming Events” section above for more details, as occasionally this schedule changes.
