Notable viewpoint · Monterey, California
Elephant Mountain
Elephant Mountain is a viewpoint in Monterey, California.
Elephant Mountain: 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 Elephant Mountain
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 Elephant Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 36.34968, -121.68911. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Elephant Mountain
- Ventana Double Cone · viewpoint · Monterey · ~8 km · Must-see
- Pico Blanco · viewpoint · Monterey · ~14 km · Must-see
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~17 km · Must-see
- Rana Creek Ranch Preserve · sanctuary · Monterey · ~18 km · Must-see
- Andrew Molera State Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~18 km · Must-see
- Carmel Valley Community Park · park · Monterey · ~19 km · Must-see
- Pfeiffer Beach · beach · Monterey · ~21 km · Must-see
- Anderson Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~24 km · Must-see
- Point Sur State Historic Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~24 km · Must-see
- Point Sur Lighthouse · sanctuary · Monterey · ~25 km · Must-see
- Mount Toro · viewpoint · Monterey · ~26 km · Must-see
- Garland Ranch Regional Park · park · Monterey · ~27 km · Must-see
- Garrapata State Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~29 km · Must-see
- Santa Lucia Preserve · sanctuary · Monterey · ~32 km · Must-see
- John Little State Natural Reserve · sanctuary · Monterey · ~33 km · Must-see
- Carmelite Monastery of Our Lady and Saint Therese · church · Monterey · ~35 km · Must-see
- Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo · church · Monterey · ~37 km · Must-see
- Hatton Canyon · viewpoint · Monterey · ~37 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Elephant Mountain
- Ventana Double Cone · viewpoint · Monterey · ~8 km · Must-see
- Pico Blanco · viewpoint · Monterey · ~14 km · Must-see
- Anderson Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~24 km · Must-see
- Mount Toro · viewpoint · Monterey · ~26 km · Must-see
- Hatton Canyon · viewpoint · Monterey · ~37 km · Must-see
- Junipero Serra Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~41 km · Must-see
- Cone Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~47 km · Must-see
- Williamson Valley · viewpoint · San Benito · ~54 km · Must-see
- Fremont Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~60 km · Must-see
- San Juan Bautista State Historic Park · viewpoint · San Benito · ~71 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 Elephant Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Elephant Mountain?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Elephant Mountain?
Nearby: Ventana Double Cone (viewpoint, 8 km), Pico Blanco (viewpoint, 14 km), Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park (sanctuary, 17 km), Rana Creek Ranch Preserve (sanctuary, 18 km), Andrew Molera State Park (sanctuary, 18 km), Carmel Valley Community Park (park, 19 km).
Is Elephant Mountain worth visiting?
Elephant Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in California on Spotwander.