Local favourite viewpoint · San Luis Obispo, California

Hay Canyon

Hay Canyon is a viewpoint in San Luis Obispo, California.

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Hay Canyon: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. 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 Hay Canyon

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Hay Canyon — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.31338, -120.14269. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Hay 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 Hay Canyon?

    Nearby: La Panza Canyon (viewpoint, 8 km), Los Padres National Forest (sanctuary, 23 km), Long Canyon (viewpoint, 24 km), Soda Lake (San Luis Obispo County) (lake, 31 km), Santa Margarita Lake (lake, 37 km), Painted Rock (fort, 39 km).