Notable viewpoint · Monterey, California
Long Ridge
Long Ridge is a viewpoint in Monterey, California.
Long 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 Long 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 Long Ridge — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 36.37832, -121.84350. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Long Ridge
- Pico Blanco · viewpoint · Monterey · ~9 km · Must-see
- Point Sur State Historic Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~12 km · Must-see
- Point Sur Lighthouse · sanctuary · Monterey · ~12 km · Must-see
- Garrapata State Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~13 km · Must-see
- Andrew Molera State Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~14 km · Must-see
- Ventana Double Cone · viewpoint · Monterey · ~18 km · Must-see
- Garland Ranch Regional Park · park · Monterey · ~19 km · Must-see
- Carmel Valley Community Park · park · Monterey · ~19 km · Must-see
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park · sanctuary · Monterey · ~19 km · Must-see
- Pfeiffer Beach · beach · Monterey · ~20 km · Must-see
- Santa Lucia Preserve · sanctuary · Monterey · ~21 km · Must-see
- Carmelite Monastery of Our Lady and Saint Therese · church · Monterey · ~22 km · Must-see
- Point Lobos · sanctuary · Monterey · ~23 km · Must-see
- Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo · church · Monterey · ~24 km · Must-see
- Hatton Canyon · viewpoint · Monterey · ~25 km · Must-see
- Carmel Beach · beach · Monterey · ~26 km · Must-see
- Devendorf Park · park · Monterey · ~26 km · Must-see
- Rana Creek Ranch Preserve · sanctuary · Monterey · ~28 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Long Ridge
- Pico Blanco · viewpoint · Monterey · ~9 km · Must-see
- Ventana Double Cone · viewpoint · Monterey · ~18 km · Must-see
- Hatton Canyon · viewpoint · Monterey · ~25 km · Must-see
- Mount Toro · viewpoint · Monterey · ~33 km · Must-see
- Anderson Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~35 km · Must-see
- Junipero Serra Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~58 km · Must-see
- Cone Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~60 km · Must-see
- Fremont Peak · viewpoint · Monterey · ~65 km · Must-see
- Williamson Valley · viewpoint · San Benito · ~68 km · Must-see
- San Juan Bautista State Historic Park · viewpoint · San Benito · ~73 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 Long Ridge yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Long 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 Long Ridge?
Nearby: Pico Blanco (viewpoint, 9 km), Point Sur State Historic Park (sanctuary, 12 km), Point Sur Lighthouse (sanctuary, 12 km), Garrapata State Park (sanctuary, 13 km), Andrew Molera State Park (sanctuary, 14 km), Ventana Double Cone (viewpoint, 18 km).
Is Long Ridge worth visiting?
Long Ridge is listed as a notable viewpoint in California on Spotwander.