Notable viewpoint · Monterey, California
Willow Peak
Willow Peak is a viewpoint in Monterey, California.
Willow Peak: 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 Willow Peak
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 Willow Peak — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 35.92139, -121.39638. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Willow Peak
- Sand Dollar Beach · beach · Monterey · ~8 km · Must-see
- Limekiln State Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~20 km · Must-see
- Mission San Antonio de Padua · church · Monterey · ~21 km · Must-see
- Cone Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~21 km · Must-see
- New Camaldoli Hermitage · church · Monterey · ~21 km · Must-see
- Landels-Hill Big Creek Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Monterey · ~31 km · Must-see
- Junipero Serra Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~31 km · Must-see
- Big Creek State Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Monterey · ~35 km · Must-see
- Piedras Blancas Light Station · beach · San Luis Obispo · ~38 km · Must-see
- John Little State Natural Reserve · sanctuary · Monterey · ~38 km · Must-see
- Hearst San Simeon State Park · sanctuary · San Luis Obispo · ~41 km · Must-see
- Hearst Castle · museum · San Luis Obispo · ~42 km · Must-see
- William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach · beach · San Luis Obispo · ~45 km · Must-see
- Anderson Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~45 km · Must-see
- Lake San Antonio · lake · Monterey · ~49 km · Must-see
- King City Linear Park · park · Monterey · ~51 km · Must-see
- Tierra Redonda Mountain · viewpoint · San Luis Obispo · ~51 km · Must-see
- Lake Nacimiento · lake · San Luis Obispo · ~54 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Willow Peak
- Cone Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~21 km · Must-see
- Junipero Serra Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~31 km · Must-see
- Anderson Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~45 km · Must-see
- Tierra Redonda Mountain · viewpoint · San Luis Obispo · ~51 km · Must-see
- Ventana Double Cone · viewpoint · Monterey · ~63 km · Must-see
- Pico Blanco · viewpoint · Monterey · ~72 km · Must-see
- Bitterwater Valley · viewpoint · San Benito · ~79 km · Must-see
- Mount Toro · viewpoint · Monterey · ~87 km · Must-see
- Williamson Valley · viewpoint · San Benito · ~88 km · Must-see
- Black Mountain · viewpoint · San Benito · ~89 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 Willow Peak yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Willow Peak?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Willow Peak?
Nearby: Sand Dollar Beach (beach, 8 km), Limekiln State Park (sanctuary, 20 km), Mission San Antonio de Padua (church, 21 km), Cone Peak (viewpoint, 21 km), New Camaldoli Hermitage (church, 21 km), Landels-Hill Big Creek Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 31 km).
Is Willow Peak worth visiting?
Willow Peak is listed as a notable viewpoint in California on Spotwander.