Notable viewpoint · San Mateo, California
Black Mountain
Black Mountain is a viewpoint in San Mateo, California.
Black Mountain: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Black Mountain
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Black Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 37.54521, -122.35303. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Black Mountain
- Crystal Springs Dam · lake · San Mateo · ~2 km · Must-see
- San Mateo Central Park · park · San Mateo · ~4 km · Must-see
- Beresford Community Garden · sanctuary · San Mateo · ~4 km · Must-see
- Burlingame United Methodist Church · church · San Mateo · ~4 km · Must-see
- Adobe Gulch · viewpoint · San Mateo · ~7 km · Must-see
- Coyote Point Recreation Area · park · San Mateo · ~7 km · Must-see
- Davey Glen Park · park · San Mateo · ~8 km · Must-see
- Spur Trail · park · San Mateo · ~8 km · Must-see
- Leo J Ryan Memorial Park · park · San Mateo · ~9 km · Must-see
- Belmont Hill · viewpoint · San Mateo · ~10 km · Must-see
- San Andreas Lake · lake · San Mateo · ~10 km · Must-see
- Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve · sanctuary · San Mateo · ~11 km · Must-see
- Frontierland Park · park · San Mateo · ~14 km · Must-see
- Miramar Beach · beach · San Mateo · ~14 km · Must-see
- Portola Discovery Site of San Francisco Bay · viewpoint · San Mateo · ~14 km · Must-see
- El Granada Beach · beach · San Mateo · ~14 km · Must-see
- Sweeney Ridge (GGNRA) · sanctuary · San Mateo · ~15 km · Must-see
- Francis Beach · beach · San Mateo · ~15 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Black Mountain
- Adobe Gulch · viewpoint · San Mateo · ~7 km · Must-see
- Belmont Hill · viewpoint · San Mateo · ~10 km · Must-see
- Portola Discovery Site of San Francisco Bay · viewpoint · San Mateo · ~14 km · Must-see
- Mavericks · viewpoint · San Mateo · ~18 km · Must-see
- Point Montara Light Station · viewpoint · San Mateo · ~18 km · Must-see
- Rogers Gulch · viewpoint · San Mateo · ~22 km · Must-see
- Rings Gulch · viewpoint · San Mateo · ~22 km · Must-see
- Pine Tree Gulch · viewpoint · San Mateo · ~27 km · Must-see
- Bernal Hill · viewpoint · San Francisco · ~28 km · Must-see
- Mount Davidson · viewpoint · San Francisco · ~29 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Black Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Black Mountain?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Black Mountain?
Nearby: Crystal Springs Dam (lake, 2 km), San Mateo Central Park (park, 4 km), Beresford Community Garden (sanctuary, 4 km), Burlingame United Methodist Church (church, 4 km), Adobe Gulch (viewpoint, 7 km), Coyote Point Recreation Area (park, 7 km).
Is Black Mountain worth visiting?
Black Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in California on Spotwander.