This sample schedule represents the tentative design of the Coastal Camino retreat. The official schedule may change based on planning and will be provided in advance.

Dates:

May 28-29, 2026

Location:

The Coastal Camino will be a 20 mile adventure from Torrey Pines to Carlsbad. Traversing small beach towns and making stops at pilgrim friendly churches and friends in La Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas and Carlsbad.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 - 12 p.m. (walk 8 miles)

Fly in early and be ready to meet at Torrey Pines State Beach for welcome.

1:30 pm: Begin Camino walk at Guy Fleming trail and walk down to sand.

• walk 1 mile in and take path from sand to Del Mar Canyon preserve.

• Walk to Sea Cliff Coastal Bluff Trail. Walk overlooking the ocean then turn toward Del Mar Village for Camino stamp.

• Walk toward Solana Beach. Plenty of places for a drink.:)

• Walk to Camino stamp in Solana Beach.

• Continue via Fletcher's Cover to Cardiff.

5:00 p.m.: Arrive and check in at Cardiff by the Sea Lodge.

7:00 p.m.: Single Conversation Dinner in Cardiff.

Friday, May 29, 2026 (walk 12 miles)

Breakfast at local coffee spot of choice in Cardiff.

9 a.m.:

• walk 2 miles to Encinitas for Camino stamp.

• walk 4.7 miles to Carlsbad State Beach.

12 p.m.: Lunch on Bluff at Carlsbad State Beach

1:30 pm - 3:30 p.m.:

• walk 4.7 miles to St Michael’s By The Sea for blessing and stamp with Father Doran.

3:30 pm: Conclusion!

•final 1.4 mile walk to Casa Castañeda.

6:30 pm: Celebration dinner at Castañeda house.

For those wanting to stay over night, they are welcome to stay with Castañeda family or find a hotel room in Carlsbad. Castañeda home has guest rooms and a coastal cottage. :)

Saturday, May 30, 2026

[optional] For those still around, welcome to explore Carlsbad's quaint village and coffee shops with personal tour guide (Juan Castañeda).

Transportation:

If flying in, we recommend flying into SD Airport and arriving before 10:30 am. If everyone arrives around the same time by 11 am, we can arrange a shuttle pick up to Torrey Pines.

Packing and Luggage:

Plan to pack light. One backpack for hiking with toiletries, change of cloth for one overnight stay, hat, sunglasses, water bottle and reading material as needed. Journal will be provided in form of Camino booklet.

If you have to bring more items, feel free to pack additional items in a carry on and we can transport to Castañeda home for safekeeping.

Contact:

For any questions, please feel free to contact Juan Castañeda at 858-431-9205.

Our retreats are Christian retreats. This includes the full spectrum of denominations. Past retreats have includeds evangelicals, Catholics, Anglicans, Episcopalians, and those on a spiritual journey.

Our retreats have also included a Chaplain and morning devotion/worship and evening devotions. There is also set aside time to pray alone and together throughout the retreat.

Our posture is one of grace and truth. We are trying to walk authentically and sincerely as Christians while being sensitive to welcoming with open arms those who are seeking a spiritual experience in a Christian retreat setting.

Delicious food!

One thing we really focus on is having high quality and healthy meals. We will unabashedly splurge on better meals. Spoiler alert, we are foodies so great craft coffee, good wine, and high quality food is our love language. :)

Packing and Luggage:

Simplicity is the key for this camino retreat. Shed the unnecessary. 

One backpack for hiking with toiletries, change of cloth for one overnight stay, hat, sunglasses, water bottle and reading material as needed. Journal will be provided in form of Camino booklet.

If you have to bring more items, feel free to pack additional items in a carry on and we can transport to Castañeda home for safekeeping.

The goal of the retreat is to rest and connect with each other and God.

To help you fully enter into the rhythm of retreat, we ask to you prepare in advance to leave work and laptops home.

We hope that by setting devices aside for the short time we are together, you can be fully present for each other.  

if you have to bring a laptop, feel free to keep in your luggage that will be stored unless you want to carry it with you over 25 miles. :)