Bixby Creek Bridge Viewpoint
This overlook sits at 289 ft elevation along the Big Sur Coast Highway (Route 1), facing south. The terrain drops 299 ft within 600 meters of the viewpoint. To the south, Hurricane View Point lies 1.0 mile away at 566 ft, and Sea Otter Refuge View Point is 1.1 miles away at 757 ft. Salinas is 25.0 miles north-northeast, with Watsonville 38.0 miles north-northeast and Hollister 43.3 miles northeast. Sunrise and sunset times vary through the year: on the June solstice the sun rises at 05:51 and sets at 20:29, while on the December solstice it rises at 07:16 and sets at 16:57. At the equinoxes, sunrise falls between 06:56 and 07:12, with sunset between 19:06 and 19:20. Hurricane View Point is the previous stop along the route, and Rocky Creek Bridge follows next.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Hurricane View Point566 ftsouth · 1.0 mi
- Sea Otter Refuge View Point757 ftsouth · 1.1 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:12 | 19:20 | 18:46 |
| June solstice | 05:51 | 20:29 | 19:51 |
| September equinox | 06:56 | 19:06 | 18:32 |
| December solstice | 07:16 | 16:57 | 16:17 |
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Where it is
- Salinas25.0 mi north-northeast
- Watsonville38.0 mi north-northeast
- Hollister43.3 mi northeast
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How high is Bixby Creek Bridge Viewpoint?
Bixby Creek Bridge Viewpoint sits at about 289 feet (88 m).
What can you see from Bixby Creek Bridge Viewpoint?
From Bixby Creek Bridge Viewpoint: Hurricane View Point (S, 1.0 mi); Sea Otter Refuge View Point (S, 1.1 mi).
What is the nearest town to Bixby Creek Bridge Viewpoint?
Salinas, 25 miles NNE of Bixby Creek Bridge Viewpoint.
What is the next lookout after Bixby Creek Bridge Viewpoint?
Rocky Creek Bridge is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Bixby Creek Bridge Viewpoint.
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- Carmel · 12 mi
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- Carmel Valley · 12 mi
- Monterey · 16 mi
- Pacific Grove · 17 mi
- Seaside · 17 mi
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