Monterey district, California, United States

Places to visit near Prunedale

Prunedale is a town in Monterey district, California, United States, home to about 17,560 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit — 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 churches and 10 parks. The must-see places are Royal Oaks County Park (9 km), Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve (11 km) and Salinas Confucius Church (14 km).

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Prunedale, California
Prunedale, Monterey district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Prunedale at a glance

Location
Monterey district, California, United States
Population
about 17,560
Coordinates
36.7758° N, 121.6697° W
Places within 50 km
66 (66 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 Prunedale

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Prunedale

52 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Prunedale. The closest is Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Prunedale

49 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Prunedale. The closest is San Juan Bautista State Historic Park (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Prunedale

34 churches within 100 km of Prunedale. The closest is Salinas Confucius Church (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Prunedale

31 parks within 100 km of Prunedale. The closest is Royal Oaks County Park (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Prunedale

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Prunedale. The closest is Pinto Lake (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Prunedale

15 museums within 100 km of Prunedale. The closest is National Steinbeck Center (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Prunedale

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Prunedale
  2. 9 km Royal Oaks County Park · park, Monterey
  3. 10 km Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve · nature spot, Monterey
  4. 8 km Salinas River State Beach · beach, Monterey
  5. 21 km National Steinbeck Center · museum, Monterey
  6. 1 km Salinas Confucius Church · church, Monterey
  7. 14 km Back to Prunedale

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Prunedale by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1352Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints949San Juan Bautista State Historic Park (18 km)
    Churches1034Salinas Confucius Church (14 km)
    Parks1031Royal Oaks County Park (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs726Pinto Lake (28 km)
    Museums315National Steinbeck Center (14 km)
    Beaches & coast713Salinas River State Beach (14 km)
    Other attractions310S. S. Palo Alto (38 km)
    Forts & heritage13Fort Ord Dunes State Park (24 km)
    Temples13Undertow (47 km)
    Treks12Aptos Creek Fire Road (42 km)
    Waterfalls12Uvas Falls (44 km)

    Prunedale: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Prunedale?

    Royal Oaks County Park (park, about 9 km), Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve (nature spot, about 11 km), Salinas Confucius Church (church, about 14 km), National Steinbeck Center (museum, about 14 km), Salinas River State Beach (beach, about 14 km), Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 15 km).

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

    66 places on Spotwander: 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 churches, 10 parks, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Prunedale?

    Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve, about 11 km by road; Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Prunedale?

    San Juan Bautista State Historic Park, about 18 km by road; Fremont Peak (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Prunedale?

    Salinas Confucius Church, about 14 km by road; Mission San Juan Bautista (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Prunedale?

    Start in Prunedale, visit Royal Oaks County Park, then Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve, then Salinas River State Beach, then National Steinbeck Center, then Salinas Confucius Church, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Prunedale?

    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 Prunedale

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