The hike leads to San Ysidro Falls, a beautiful 60-foot waterfall. Moderate difficulty for 1.5 miles, where you can choose to sunbathe on the huge rocks (even swim and jump into a deep pool!!). Bring your bathing suit if you wish. Then, the hiking becomes more challenging, up switchbacks with steeper ascent, crossing a stream and up to the base of San Ysidro Falls. Going up 10 more minutes on a narrow trail, you can get a view of the ocean. You may choose to wait at the rocks (half an hour) or the falls (10 minutes) until the rest of the group descends to meet you and we will all continue to the bottom. 

Allow two and a half hours overall. Water, hat, sunscreen and hiking boots are recommended. Camera optional! 

Lunch, perhaps at the San Ysidro Pharmacy in Montecito's Upper Village, is an enjoyable after-event! 

When and Where: Saturday, April 10 at 9 a.m. Drive on 101 to the San Ysidro Road exit. Turn toward the mountains and drive one mile north to East Valley Road and turn right. Continue 0.8 miles to Park Lane and turn left. Drive 0.3 miles to East Mountain Drive and bear to the left. The trailhead is 0.2 miles ahead on the right. Park along East Mountain Drive. We will meet at the trailhead. 

Cost: None except you are on your own for lunch 

Reservations: None. Rain cancels. Family and friends are welcome!