Notable viewpoint · Monterey, California
Rocky Ridge
Rocky Ridge is a viewpoint in Monterey, California.
Rocky Ridge: 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 Rocky Ridge
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 Rocky Ridge — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 36.75630, -121.51879. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Rocky Ridge
- Fremont Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~2 km · Must-see
- Fremont Peak State Park · park · San Benito · ~2 km · Must-see
- San Juan Bautista State Historic Park · viewpoint · San Benito · ~13 km · Must-see
- Mission San Juan Bautista · church · San Benito · ~13 km · Must-see
- Christ Fellowship Church · church · San Benito · ~17 km · Must-see
- Salinas Confucius Church · church · Monterey · ~18 km · Must-see
- National Steinbeck Center · museum · Monterey · ~19 km · Must-see
- Royal Oaks County Park · park · Monterey · ~20 km · Must-see
- Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve · sanctuary · Monterey · ~27 km · Must-see
- Salinas River State Beach · beach · Monterey · ~31 km · Must-see
- Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge · sanctuary · Monterey · ~31 km · Must-see
- San Felipe Lake · lake · Santa Clara · ~32 km · Must-see
- Coastlands Marina Church · church · Monterey · ~33 km · Must-see
- Mount Toro · viewpoint · Monterey · ~34 km · Must-see
- Christmas Hill Park · park · Santa Clara · ~34 km · Must-see
- First United Methodist Church of Watsonville · church · Santa Cruz · ~35 km · Must-see
- Christian Church of Gilroy · church · Santa Clara · ~35 km · Must-see
- Debell Uvas Creek Preserve · park · Santa Clara · ~35 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Rocky Ridge
- Fremont Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~2 km · Must-see
- San Juan Bautista State Historic Park · viewpoint · San Benito · ~13 km · Must-see
- Mount Toro · viewpoint · Monterey · ~34 km · Must-see
- Quien Sabe Valley · viewpoint · San Benito · ~39 km · Must-see
- Williamson Valley · viewpoint · San Benito · ~40 km · Must-see
- Antimony Peak · viewpoint · San Benito · ~40 km · Must-see
- Mount Madonna · viewpoint · Santa Clara · ~41 km · Must-see
- Laveaga Peak · viewpoint · Merced · ~42 km · Must-see
- Lions Peak · viewpoint · Santa Clara · ~44 km · Must-see
- Hatton Canyon · viewpoint · Monterey · ~52 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 Rocky Ridge yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Rocky Ridge?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Rocky Ridge?
Nearby: Fremont Peak (viewpoint, 2 km), Fremont Peak State Park (park, 2 km), San Juan Bautista State Historic Park (viewpoint, 13 km), Mission San Juan Bautista (church, 13 km), Christ Fellowship Church (church, 17 km), Salinas Confucius Church (church, 18 km).
Is Rocky Ridge worth visiting?
Rocky Ridge is listed as a notable viewpoint in California on Spotwander.