Notable viewpoint · Monterey, California
Black Butte
Black Butte is a viewpoint in Monterey, California.
Black Butte: 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 Butte
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 Butte — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 36.26708, -121.54141. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Black Butte
- Anderson Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~17 km · Must-see
- Ventana Double Cone · viewpoint · Monterey · ~20 km · Must-see
- Junipero Serra Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~22 km · Must-see
- John Little State Natural Reserve · sanctuary · Monterey · ~23 km · Must-see
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~26 km · Must-see
- Big Creek State Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Monterey · ~28 km · Must-see
- Landels-Hill Big Creek Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Monterey · ~28 km · Must-see
- Mission de Nuestra Señora de la Soledad · church · Monterey · ~28 km · Must-see
- Rana Creek Ranch Preserve · sanctuary · Monterey · ~28 km · Must-see
- Cone Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~30 km · Must-see
- Pico Blanco · viewpoint · Monterey · ~31 km · Must-see
- Pfeiffer Beach · beach · Monterey · ~31 km · Must-see
- Andrew Molera State Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~32 km · Must-see
- New Camaldoli Hermitage · church · Monterey · ~33 km · Must-see
- Limekiln State Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~34 km · Must-see
- Mount Toro · viewpoint · Monterey · ~37 km · Must-see
- Carmel Valley Community Park · park · Monterey · ~37 km · Must-see
- Point Sur State Historic Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~40 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Black Butte
- Anderson Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~17 km · Must-see
- Ventana Double Cone · viewpoint · Monterey · ~20 km · Must-see
- Junipero Serra Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~22 km · Must-see
- Cone Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~30 km · Must-see
- Pico Blanco · viewpoint · Monterey · ~31 km · Must-see
- Mount Toro · viewpoint · Monterey · ~37 km · Must-see
- Williamson Valley · viewpoint · San Benito · ~49 km · Must-see
- Hatton Canyon · viewpoint · Monterey · ~57 km · Must-see
- Bitterwater Valley · viewpoint · San Benito · ~64 km · Must-see
- Fremont Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~68 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 Butte yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Black Butte?
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 Butte?
Nearby: Anderson Peak (viewpoint, 17 km), Ventana Double Cone (viewpoint, 20 km), Junipero Serra Peak (viewpoint, 22 km), John Little State Natural Reserve (sanctuary, 23 km), Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park (sanctuary, 26 km), Big Creek State Marine Reserve (sanctuary, 28 km).
Is Black Butte worth visiting?
Black Butte is listed as a notable viewpoint in California on Spotwander.