Notable viewpoint · Monterey, California
False Sur
False Sur is a viewpoint in Monterey, California.
False Sur: 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 False Sur
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 False Sur — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 36.29580, -121.88023. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near False Sur
- Point Sur State Historic Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~3 km · Must-see
- Point Sur Lighthouse · sanctuary · Monterey · ~3 km · Must-see
- Andrew Molera State Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~6 km · Must-see
- Pico Blanco · viewpoint · Monterey · ~8 km · Must-see
- Pfeiffer Beach · beach · Monterey · ~10 km · Must-see
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~13 km · Must-see
- Ventana Double Cone · viewpoint · Monterey · ~19 km · Must-see
- Garrapata State Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~23 km · Must-see
- Carmel Valley Community Park · park · Monterey · ~30 km · Must-see
- Garland Ranch Regional Park · park · Monterey · ~31 km · Must-see
- Anderson Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~31 km · Must-see
- Santa Lucia Preserve · sanctuary · Monterey · ~32 km · Must-see
- Carmelite Monastery of Our Lady and Saint Therese · church · Monterey · ~32 km · Must-see
- Point Lobos · sanctuary · Monterey · ~32 km · Must-see
- Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo · church · Monterey · ~35 km · Must-see
- Hatton Canyon · viewpoint · Monterey · ~36 km · Must-see
- Carmel Beach · beach · Monterey · ~36 km · Must-see
- Devendorf Park · park · Monterey · ~36 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near False Sur
- Pico Blanco · viewpoint · Monterey · ~8 km · Must-see
- Ventana Double Cone · viewpoint · Monterey · ~19 km · Must-see
- Anderson Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~31 km · Must-see
- Hatton Canyon · viewpoint · Monterey · ~36 km · Must-see
- Mount Toro · viewpoint · Monterey · ~44 km · Must-see
- Cone Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~55 km · Must-see
- Junipero Serra Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~56 km · Must-see
- Williamson Valley · viewpoint · San Benito · ~76 km · Must-see
- Fremont Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~77 km · Must-see
- San Juan Bautista State Historic Park · viewpoint · San Benito · ~86 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 False Sur yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit False Sur?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near False Sur?
Nearby: Point Sur State Historic Park (sanctuary, 3 km), Point Sur Lighthouse (sanctuary, 3 km), Andrew Molera State Park (sanctuary, 6 km), Pico Blanco (viewpoint, 8 km), Pfeiffer Beach (beach, 10 km), Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park (sanctuary, 13 km).
Is False Sur worth visiting?
False Sur is listed as a notable viewpoint in California on Spotwander.