Santa Cruz district, California, United States

Places to visit near Corralitos

Corralitos is a town in Santa Cruz district, California, United States, home to about 2,326 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 churches and 18 parks. The must-see places are Pinto Lake (6 km), Valencia Lagoon (9 km) and Aptos Creek Fire Road (10 km).

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Corralitos, California
Corralitos, Santa Cruz district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Corralitos at a glance

Location
Santa Cruz district, California, United States
Population
about 2,326
Coordinates
36.9886° N, 121.8063° W
Places within 50 km
115 (115 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Corralitos

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Corralitos: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Corralitos

60 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Corralitos. The closest is Valencia Lagoon (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Corralitos

57 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Corralitos. The closest is Mount Madonna (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Madonna · viewpoint · Santa Clara · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Loma Prieta · viewpoint · Santa Clara · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Crystal Peak · viewpoint · Santa Clara · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Mount Chual · viewpoint · Santa Clara · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Lions Peak · viewpoint · Santa Clara · ~22 km · Must-see
  • El Toro · viewpoint · Santa Clara · ~24 km · Must-see

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Churches near Corralitos

38 churches within 100 km of Corralitos. The closest is First United Methodist Church of Watsonville (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Corralitos

35 parks within 100 km of Corralitos. The closest is Anna Jean Cummings Park (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Corralitos

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Corralitos. The closest is Pinto Lake (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Corralitos

20 museums within 100 km of Corralitos. The closest is Bigfoot Museum (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Corralitos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Corralitos
  2. 6 km Pinto Lake · lake, Santa Cruz
  3. 5 km First United Methodist Church of Watsonville · church, Santa Cruz
  4. 16 km Valencia Lagoon · nature spot, Santa Cruz
  5. 8 km The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park · nature spot, Santa Cruz
  6. 2 km Aptos Creek Fire Road · trek, Santa Cruz
  7. 10 km Back to Corralitos

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Corralitos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2360Valencia Lagoon (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1457Mount Madonna (12 km)
    Churches1938First United Methodist Church of Watsonville (11 km)
    Parks1835Anna Jean Cummings Park (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1831Pinto Lake (6 km)
    Other attractions228S. S. Palo Alto (12 km)
    Museums720Bigfoot Museum (30 km)
    Beaches & coast914Seacliff State Beach (12 km)
    Forts & heritage24Felton Presbyterian Church (31 km)
    Temples13Undertow (24 km)
    Treks12Aptos Creek Fire Road (10 km)
    Waterfalls12Uvas Falls (12 km)
    Buddhist sites01Wat Buddhanusorn (85 km)

    Corralitos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Corralitos?

    Pinto Lake (lake, about 6 km), Valencia Lagoon (nature spot, about 9 km), Aptos Creek Fire Road (trek, about 10 km), The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park (nature spot, about 11 km), First United Methodist Church of Watsonville (church, about 11 km), Mount Madonna (viewpoint, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Corralitos?

    115 places on Spotwander: 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 churches, 18 parks, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Corralitos?

    Valencia Lagoon, about 9 km by road; The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Corralitos?

    Mount Madonna, about 12 km by road; Loma Prieta (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Corralitos?

    First United Methodist Church of Watsonville, about 11 km by road; Santa Cruz Anchorage (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Corralitos?

    Start in Corralitos, visit Pinto Lake, then First United Methodist Church of Watsonville, then Valencia Lagoon, then The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, then Aptos Creek Fire Road, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Corralitos?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Corralitos

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Corralitos’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Corralitos on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.