Sweetwater is a fifteen acre homestead located in the upper reaches of Palo Colorado Canyon, thirty five minutes southeast of Carmel near the Ventana Wilderness. From Carmel it's a fifteen minute drive to the mouth of the canyon, and a 20 minute drive up the canyon to Sweetwater. The last mile and a half is on Rocky Creek Road, a private dirt road that winds above Rocky Creek to an elevation of about 2200 feet. A four wheel drive vehicle is ideal, but not necessary.

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Sweetwater A Big Sur Retreat

FROM SAN FRANCISCO and PENINSULA

101 South through Gilroy to 156 West
156 West toward the Monterey Peninsula
Hwy 1 South through Monterey and Carmel
Approx 3 miles south of Carmel, look for:
Point Lobos State Reserve on right
From there, drive 9 miles to Palo Colorado Rd.
which is just past the Rocky Point Restaurant.
Turn left, drive approximately 4 miles to "The
Hoist" which is a local landmark consisting of an old
pulley hanging from a beam with a row of mailboxes
attached to the top.

Proceed past the mailboxes, ignoring the private
driveways which head up hill, taking the road to
the far left, through the gate toward Sweetwater,
approximately 1.5 miles.

FROM EAST BAY and SACRAMENTO

Take 880 South to San Jose
In San Jose, take 101 South
Follow the directions above

*ALTERNATE ROUTE FROM SF AIRPORT

During commute hours 101 will be slow.
To avoid the traffic follow this route:
380 out of the SF Airport
280 South to Hwy 85
Hwy 85 to Gilroy
Join up with 101 South in Gilroy
Follow the directions above

If lost or delayed call 831-626-4195