Kasler Point
Kasler Point sits along the Big Sur Coast Highway at an elevation of 73 feet, facing south. The terrain drops 83 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. Point Sur Lighthouse Reservation is visible to the south, 7.3 miles away at 277 feet elevation. Salinas lies 23.2 miles to the northeast, with Watsonville 35.5 miles north-northeast and Hollister 41.7 miles northeast. Daylight hours shift across the year: sunrise runs from 05:51 at the June solstice to 07:16 at the December solstice, while sunset ranges from 20:30 in June to 16:57 in December. The Bench lookout precedes this stop, and Rumsien Overlook follows it along the route.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Point Sur Lighthouse Reservation277 ftsouth · 7.3 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:12 | 19:20 | 18:46 |
| June solstice | 05:51 | 20:30 | 19:51 |
| September equinox | 06:56 | 19:06 | 18:32 |
| December solstice | 07:16 | 16:57 | 16:17 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Salinas23.2 mi northeast
- Watsonville35.5 mi north-northeast
- Hollister41.7 mi northeast
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How high is Kasler Point?
Kasler Point sits at about 73 feet (22 m).
What can you see from Kasler Point?
From Kasler Point: Point Sur Lighthouse Reservation (S, 7.3 mi).
What is the nearest town to Kasler Point?
Salinas, 23 miles NE of Kasler Point.
What is the next lookout after Kasler Point?
Rumsien Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Kasler Point.
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Day trips start here
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