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The Pacific Crest Trail Runs Through the Property
What it means to have a world-class trail beginning at your cabin door instead of a two-hour drive away.
The trail runs through the property?
Yes. The Pacific Crest Trail crosses the land. A world-class hike begins at your cabin door rather than after a two-hour drive.
Can guests hike during an event?
Regularly. Guided hikes are one of the extras we coordinate, and retreat groups often build a trail session into the programme.
What is the terrain like?
Old Jeffrey pine, sugar pine, white fir, incense cedar and California black oak, with granite outcrops and mountain meadow. Cienaga Creek runs through the middle of the property.
Do PCT hikers come through?
The trail is a working long-distance route, so yes, through-hikers pass in season. The property itself is private and gated.
Quick answers
How many guests can Sunstone host?
Sunstone hosts up to 200 guests for a wedding or event, with up to 40 staying overnight on the property. Retreats and tr...
Where is Sunstone located?
Sunstone sits on forty private acres at 8,200 feet in the San Bernardino Mountains, in the Big Bear area of Southern Cal...
Do you get the whole property?
Yes. Weddings, events and retreats at Sunstone are full-property bookings. There are no other guests on the property dur...
What seasons is Sunstone open?
Sunstone operates year-round and hosts weddings, events and retreats in all four seasons. Winter brings deep snow and fi...
What is included in a Sunstone wedding?
Sunstone is a one-stop shop. Coordinated through us: catering and bar, tenting and structures, furnishings, florals and ...
How far is Sunstone from Los Angeles?
Sunstone is roughly 105 miles from Los Angeles, about two hours and fifteen minutes by car. Orange County is about two h...
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