Notable viewpoint · Monterey, California
The Mesa
The Mesa is a viewpoint in Monterey, California.
The Mesa: 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 The Mesa
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 The Mesa — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 36.26885, -121.58078. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near The Mesa
- Anderson Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~14 km · Must-see
- Ventana Double Cone · viewpoint · Monterey · ~16 km · Must-see
- John Little State Natural Reserve · sanctuary · Monterey · ~22 km · Must-see
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~22 km · Must-see
- Junipero Serra Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~25 km · Must-see
- Big Creek State Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Monterey · ~27 km · Must-see
- Pico Blanco · viewpoint · Monterey · ~27 km · Must-see
- Pfeiffer Beach · beach · Monterey · ~27 km · Must-see
- Rana Creek Ranch Preserve · sanctuary · Monterey · ~27 km · Must-see
- Landels-Hill Big Creek Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Monterey · ~28 km · Must-see
- Andrew Molera State Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~28 km · Must-see
- Mission de Nuestra Señora de la Soledad · church · Monterey · ~32 km · Must-see
- Cone Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~32 km · Must-see
- New Camaldoli Hermitage · church · Monterey · ~34 km · Must-see
- Carmel Valley Community Park · park · Monterey · ~34 km · Must-see
- Limekiln State Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~35 km · Must-see
- Mount Toro · viewpoint · Monterey · ~36 km · Must-see
- Point Sur State Historic Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~36 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near The Mesa
- Anderson Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~14 km · Must-see
- Ventana Double Cone · viewpoint · Monterey · ~16 km · Must-see
- Junipero Serra Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~25 km · Must-see
- Pico Blanco · viewpoint · Monterey · ~27 km · Must-see
- Cone Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~32 km · Must-see
- Mount Toro · viewpoint · Monterey · ~36 km · Must-see
- Williamson Valley · viewpoint · San Benito · ~52 km · Must-see
- Hatton Canyon · viewpoint · Monterey · ~54 km · Must-see
- Bitterwater Valley · viewpoint · San Benito · ~68 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 The Mesa yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit The Mesa?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near The Mesa?
Nearby: Anderson Peak (viewpoint, 14 km), Ventana Double Cone (viewpoint, 16 km), John Little State Natural Reserve (sanctuary, 22 km), Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park (sanctuary, 22 km), Junipero Serra Peak (viewpoint, 25 km), Big Creek State Marine Reserve (sanctuary, 27 km).
Is The Mesa worth visiting?
The Mesa is listed as a notable viewpoint in California on Spotwander.