Visiting Haystack Canyon
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.
Best time
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Haystack Canyon
All places near Nipomo →
Twitchell Reservoir
lake · 15 km · Santa Barbara
Lopez Lake
lake · 22 km
First Baptist Church of Nipomo
church · 23 km
Calvary Chapel of Arroyo Grande
church · 32 km
Pismo State Beach
beach · 36 km
Santa Margarita Lake
lake · 36 km
How to reach Haystack Canyon
Nearest towns with a guide: Nipomo (20 km) · Santa Maria (25 km) · Arroyo Grande (32 km). Coordinates 35.10574, -120.31331. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Haystack Canyon?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the places to visit near Haystack Canyon?
Nearby: Twitchell Reservoir (lake, 15 km), Lopez Lake (lake, 22 km), First Baptist Church of Nipomo (church, 23 km), Calvary Chapel of Arroyo Grande (church, 32 km), Pismo State Beach (beach, 36 km), Santa Margarita Lake (lake, 36 km).
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