Notable viewpoint · Monterey, California
Haystack Hill
Haystack Hill is a viewpoint in Monterey, California.
Haystack Hill: 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 Haystack Hill
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 Haystack Hill — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 36.38468, -121.56272. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Haystack Hill
- Rana Creek Ranch Preserve · sanctuary · Monterey · ~12 km · Must-see
- Mount Toro · viewpoint · Monterey · ~20 km · Must-see
- Ventana Double Cone · viewpoint · Monterey · ~21 km · Must-see
- Mission de Nuestra Señora de la Soledad · church · Monterey · ~23 km · Must-see
- Carmel Valley Community Park · park · Monterey · ~24 km · Must-see
- Pico Blanco · viewpoint · Monterey · ~29 km · Must-see
- Anderson Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~30 km · Must-see
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~30 km · Must-see
- Andrew Molera State Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~33 km · Must-see
- Garland Ranch Regional Park · park · Monterey · ~34 km · Must-see
- Pfeiffer Beach · beach · Monterey · ~35 km · Must-see
- Junipero Serra Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~37 km · Must-see
- John Little State Natural Reserve · sanctuary · Monterey · ~38 km · Must-see
- Point Sur State Historic Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~39 km · Must-see
- Williamson Valley · viewpoint · San Benito · ~39 km · Must-see
- Santa Lucia Preserve · sanctuary · Monterey · ~39 km · Must-see
- Point Sur Lighthouse · sanctuary · Monterey · ~39 km · Must-see
- Garrapata State Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~40 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Haystack Hill
- Mount Toro · viewpoint · Monterey · ~20 km · Must-see
- Ventana Double Cone · viewpoint · Monterey · ~21 km · Must-see
- Pico Blanco · viewpoint · Monterey · ~29 km · Must-see
- Anderson Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~30 km · Must-see
- Junipero Serra Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~37 km · Must-see
- Williamson Valley · viewpoint · San Benito · ~39 km · Must-see
- Hatton Canyon · viewpoint · Monterey · ~45 km · Must-see
- Cone Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~47 km · Must-see
- Fremont Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~52 km · Must-see
- Bitterwater Valley · viewpoint · San Benito · ~64 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 Haystack Hill yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Haystack Hill?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Haystack Hill?
Nearby: Rana Creek Ranch Preserve (sanctuary, 12 km), Mount Toro (viewpoint, 20 km), Ventana Double Cone (viewpoint, 21 km), Mission de Nuestra Señora de la Soledad (church, 23 km), Carmel Valley Community Park (park, 24 km), Pico Blanco (viewpoint, 29 km).
Is Haystack Hill worth visiting?
Haystack Hill is listed as a notable viewpoint in California on Spotwander.