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The 3 places worth the trip
Places near Ben Lomond by type
All 295 places by distance →One day from Ben Lomond
5 stops, one loop, back by 4:23 pm
55 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.
- Leave Ben Lomond
- Boulder Creek United Methodist Churchchurch · 30 min
- San Vicente Redwoodsnature spot · 2 hrs
- Wilder Ranch State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
- Scotts Valley Community Bible Churchchurch · 30 min
- Back in Ben Lomond
Questions people ask
What are the best places to visit near Ben Lomond?
San Lorenzo Valley Water District (nature spot, about 1 km), Loch Lomond (lake, about 2 km), Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (nature spot, about 4 km), Felton Presbyterian Church (heritage site, about 5 km), Felton Covered Bridge Park (park, about 6 km), Boulder Creek United Methodist Church (church, about 6 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ben Lomond?
186 places on Spotwander: 38 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 churches, 24 parks, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs.
Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ben Lomond?
San Lorenzo Valley Water District, about 1 km by road; Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (4 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ben Lomond?
Mount Bielawski, about 19 km by road; Mount Thayer (21 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Ben Lomond?
Start in Ben Lomond, visit Boulder Creek United Methodist Church, then San Vicente Redwoods, then Wilder Ranch State Park, then Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, then Scotts Valley Community Bible Church, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.