Notable viewpoint · Monterey, California
Cushing Mountain
Cushing Mountain is a viewpoint in Monterey, California.
Cushing 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 Cushing 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 Cushing Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 36.38968, -121.88718. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Cushing Mountain
- Garrapata State Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~10 km · Must-see
- Point Sur State Historic Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~12 km · Must-see
- Point Sur Lighthouse · sanctuary · Monterey · ~12 km · Must-see
- Pico Blanco · viewpoint · Monterey · ~13 km · Must-see
- Andrew Molera State Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~17 km · Must-see
- Garland Ranch Regional Park · park · Monterey · ~18 km · Must-see
- Santa Lucia Preserve · sanctuary · Monterey · ~19 km · Must-see
- Carmelite Monastery of Our Lady and Saint Therese · church · Monterey · ~19 km · Must-see
- Point Lobos · sanctuary · Monterey · ~20 km · Must-see
- Carmel Valley Community Park · park · Monterey · ~21 km · Must-see
- Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo · church · Monterey · ~22 km · Must-see
- Pfeiffer Beach · beach · Monterey · ~22 km · Must-see
- Hatton Canyon · viewpoint · Monterey · ~23 km · Must-see
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~23 km · Must-see
- Carmel Beach · beach · Monterey · ~23 km · Must-see
- Ventana Double Cone · viewpoint · Monterey · ~23 km · Must-see
- Devendorf Park · park · Monterey · ~23 km · Must-see
- Carmel Pinnacles State Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Monterey · ~25 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Cushing Mountain
- Pico Blanco · viewpoint · Monterey · ~13 km · Must-see
- Hatton Canyon · viewpoint · Monterey · ~23 km · Must-see
- Ventana Double Cone · viewpoint · Monterey · ~23 km · Must-see
- Mount Toro · viewpoint · Monterey · ~36 km · Must-see
- Anderson Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~40 km · Must-see
- Junipero Serra Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~62 km · Must-see
- Cone Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~64 km · Must-see
- Fremont Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~67 km · Must-see
- Williamson Valley · viewpoint · San Benito · ~72 km · Must-see
- San Juan Bautista State Historic Park · viewpoint · San Benito · ~75 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 Cushing Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Cushing 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 Cushing Mountain?
Nearby: Garrapata State Park (sanctuary, 10 km), Point Sur State Historic Park (sanctuary, 12 km), Point Sur Lighthouse (sanctuary, 12 km), Pico Blanco (viewpoint, 13 km), Andrew Molera State Park (sanctuary, 17 km), Garland Ranch Regional Park (park, 18 km).
Is Cushing Mountain worth visiting?
Cushing Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in California on Spotwander.