Outdoors
Scenic viewpoints near Paso Robles
15 named scenic viewpoints within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Scenic viewpoints within 37 mi
15
Closest
9.3 mi
Creston-Eureka Grade
Within 10 miles
1
Highest
915 ft
Avila Overlook
Map
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All scenic viewpoints, nearest first
- 9.3miCreston-Eureka Grade
- 20.9miCayucos Point
- 23.5miBush Lupine Point
- 23.8miSanta Lucia Overlook
- 26.7miVista Pt
- 29.2miVista Area
- 29.3miHi Mountain Condor Lookout
- 30miPoint Buchon
- 30.3miSan Simeon Point
- 33miElephant Seals Vista Point
- 33.1miAvila Overlook915 ft
- 33.5miLover's Point781 ft
- 33.8miElephant Seal Viewing Area
- 34miElephant Seal Vista Point
- 34.2miSeal Point
Straight-line distance from the center of Paso Robles; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Views are clearest and warmest in the hour after sunrise and before sunset; haze builds through the afternoon.
Cliff edges crumble, especially after rain. Keep kids and dogs back from unfenced drop-offs.
Some overlooks sit on park roads that close at dusk or in winter.
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Questions
What is the closest scenic viewpoint to Paso Robles?
Creston-Eureka Grade, about 9.3 miles from the center of Paso Robles.
How many scenic viewpoints are near Paso Robles?
15 named scenic viewpoints are within 37 miles, 1 of them within 10 miles.
What is the highest viewpoint near Paso Robles?
Avila Overlook, at about 915 feet, 33.1 miles away.
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