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Description
Get off campus, explore Southern California and try something new with SRWC
Outdoor Adventure Trips!
Outdoor Adventure Trips give Long Beach State students the opportunity to
experience must-see destinations throughout Southern California through
hiking, camping, backpacking, surfing, paddleboarding, bouldering and more.
Whether you're an experienced adventurer or trying an activity for the first
time, there’s a trip for you.
Food, equipment and transportation are provided for all trips.
Registration is available at the
SRWC Rock Wall
or through the
FusionGo app.
Please note: Mandatory pre-trip meetings are required for all overnight
trips. Participants must be able to swim for paddleboarding and surfing trips.
Fall 2026 Trips
Joshua Tree Camp & Hike
Date: Sept. 12–13 | 8 a.m.–evening | Overnight
Difficulty: Easy–moderate
Cost: Students $85 | Non-students $170
Mandatory pre-trip meeting: Sept. 9 | 6–7:30 p.m.
Spend the weekend exploring Joshua Tree’s iconic desert landscape, from
its namesake trees and unique geological features to remnants of the
area’s mining and ranching history. After a day of hiking, settle in for a
hot meal under the desert’s starry night sky. Food, transportation and
equipment are provided.
Naples Paddleboarding
Date: Sept. 19 | 7 a.m.–afternoon
Difficulty: Moderate
Cost: Students $30 | Non-students $60
Glide through the calm waters of the Naples Canals on a stand-up
paddleboard. This beginner-friendly trip offers a relaxing way to enjoy
the sun and Long Beach scenery from the water. Food, transportation and
equipment are provided.
Participants must be able to swim.
Bolsa Chica Surfing
Date: Sept. 26 | 7 a.m.–afternoon
Difficulty: Easy–moderate
Cost: Students $40 | Non-students $80
Ready to catch a wave? Spend the day along the famous Surf City USA
coastline with basic surf instruction in the morning followed by an
afternoon of catching waves and practicing your new skills. Wetsuits,
surfboards, food and transportation are provided.
Participants must be able to swim.
Joshua Tree Camp & Hike
Date: Oct. 3–4 | 8 a.m.–evening | Overnight
Difficulty: Easy–moderate
Cost: Students $85 | Non-students $170
Mandatory pre-trip meeting: Sept. 30 | 6–7:30 p.m.
Spend the weekend exploring Joshua Tree’s iconic desert landscape, from
its namesake trees and unique geological features to remnants of the
area’s mining and ranching history. After a day of hiking, settle in for a
hot meal under the desert’s starry night sky. Food, transportation and
equipment are provided.
Malibu Overlook Hike
Date: Oct. 10 | 8 a.m.–evening
Difficulty: Moderate
Cost: Students $30 | Non-students $60
Hike to the Parker Mesa Overlook in Malibu for sweeping views of the
canyons, Pacific Ocean and, on a clear day, Catalina Island. This 7-mile
hike passes through beautiful coastal scenery before reaching its
breathtaking overlook. Lunch and transportation are provided.
Strawberry Peak Hike
Date: Oct. 17 | 8 a.m.–evening
Difficulty: Moderate
Cost: Students $30 | Non-students $60
Lace up your hiking boots for a 7.5-mile trek to Strawberry Peak, the
highest point in the front range of the San Gabriel Mountains. Take on the
climb and enjoy incredible views from the summit. Food and transportation
are provided.
Coastal Wellness Retreat
Date: Oct. 25 | 8 a.m.–evening
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: Students $35 | Non-students $70
Escape the campus rush and reconnect with yourself and nature. Guided by
the Beach Balance wellness team, this coastal retreat is designed to help
you quiet your mind, reduce stress and recharge in the outdoors.
Sturdevant Falls Backpacking
Date: Nov. 7–8 | 8 a.m.–evening | Overnight
Difficulty: Moderate–difficult
Cost: Students $70 | Non-students $140
Mandatory pre-trip meeting: Nov. 4 | 6–7:30 p.m.
Head into the San Gabriel Mountains for an overnight backpacking adventure
featuring one of the greater Los Angeles area's most scenic waterfalls.
Continue through shaded oak and alder forests along Big Santa Anita Creek
before setting up camp at Spruce Grove Campground. Food, transportation
and equipment are provided.
Stoney Point Bouldering
Date: Nov. 14 | 8 a.m.–evening
Difficulty: Easy–moderate
Cost: Students $35 | Non-students $70
Spend the day climbing the iconic sandstone boulders of Stoney Point.
Whether you're new to bouldering or already have climbing experience, this
trip welcomes all skill levels. Food, transportation and equipment are
provided.
Ready for an Adventure?
Register for your trip at the
SRWC Rock Wall
or through the
FusionGo app. Space may be limited, so sign up early!
Get off campus, explore Southern California and try something new with SRWC Outdoor Adventure Trips!
Outdoor Adventure Trips give Long Beach State students the opportunity to experience must-see destinations throughout Southern California through hiking, camping, backpacking, surfing, paddleboarding, bouldering and more.
Whether you're an experienced adventurer or trying an activity for the first time, there’s a trip for you. Food, equipment and transportation are provided for all trips.
Registration is available at the SRWC Rock Wall or through the FusionGo app.
Please note: Mandatory pre-trip meetings are required for all overnight trips. Participants must be able to swim for paddleboarding and surfing trips.
Fall 2026 Trips
Joshua Tree Camp & Hike
Spend the weekend exploring Joshua Tree’s iconic desert landscape, from its namesake trees and unique geological features to remnants of the area’s mining and ranching history. After a day of hiking, settle in for a hot meal under the desert’s starry night sky. Food, transportation and equipment are provided.
Naples Paddleboarding
Glide through the calm waters of the Naples Canals on a stand-up paddleboard. This beginner-friendly trip offers a relaxing way to enjoy the sun and Long Beach scenery from the water. Food, transportation and equipment are provided.
Participants must be able to swim.
Bolsa Chica Surfing
Ready to catch a wave? Spend the day along the famous Surf City USA coastline with basic surf instruction in the morning followed by an afternoon of catching waves and practicing your new skills. Wetsuits, surfboards, food and transportation are provided.
Participants must be able to swim.
Joshua Tree Camp & Hike
Spend the weekend exploring Joshua Tree’s iconic desert landscape, from its namesake trees and unique geological features to remnants of the area’s mining and ranching history. After a day of hiking, settle in for a hot meal under the desert’s starry night sky. Food, transportation and equipment are provided.
Malibu Overlook Hike
Hike to the Parker Mesa Overlook in Malibu for sweeping views of the canyons, Pacific Ocean and, on a clear day, Catalina Island. This 7-mile hike passes through beautiful coastal scenery before reaching its breathtaking overlook. Lunch and transportation are provided.
Strawberry Peak Hike
Lace up your hiking boots for a 7.5-mile trek to Strawberry Peak, the highest point in the front range of the San Gabriel Mountains. Take on the climb and enjoy incredible views from the summit. Food and transportation are provided.
Coastal Wellness Retreat
Escape the campus rush and reconnect with yourself and nature. Guided by the Beach Balance wellness team, this coastal retreat is designed to help you quiet your mind, reduce stress and recharge in the outdoors.
Sturdevant Falls Backpacking
Head into the San Gabriel Mountains for an overnight backpacking adventure featuring one of the greater Los Angeles area's most scenic waterfalls. Continue through shaded oak and alder forests along Big Santa Anita Creek before setting up camp at Spruce Grove Campground. Food, transportation and equipment are provided.
Stoney Point Bouldering
Spend the day climbing the iconic sandstone boulders of Stoney Point. Whether you're new to bouldering or already have climbing experience, this trip welcomes all skill levels. Food, transportation and equipment are provided.
Ready for an Adventure?
Register for your trip at the SRWC Rock Wall or through the FusionGo app. Space may be limited, so sign up early!
