Getting There
Getting to the park is relatively easy. With two airports within driving distance, you can generally get to the park from anywhere.
San Francisco International Airport is about two hours northeast of the park. It is serviced by several domestic and international carriers.
San Jose International Airport is about an hour and a half from the park and is serviced by several domestic and international airlines.
From the San Francisco Bay Area to the East Entrance:
Take Hwy 101 south through the city of Gilroy to Hwy 25 south. On Hwy 25.
Go through the town of Hollister and continue about 30 miles to Hwy 146.
Turn right on Hwy 146.
Turn left into the Pinnacles Campground to check in at the Pinnacles Visitor Center.
From the campground, the Bear Gulch Area is 3.5 miles further into the park along Hwy 146.
From the San Francisco Bay Area to the West Entrance:
Take Hwy 101 South to the town of Soledad.
Take Hwy 146 East.
Be aware that the highway turns into a one lane road, drive with caution.
Follow Hwy 146 for 14 miles into Pinnacles National Park.
From the South:
To the East Entrance:
Take Hwy 101 North to the town of King City.
Exit at 1st Street.
Turn right toward King City.
Continue straight until 1st St turns into Bitterwater Rd (Monterey County G13).
Follow Bitterwater Rd until it intersects Hwy 25.
Turn left on Hwy 25 (North) and follow for ~15 miles.
Turn left onto Hwy 146 to enter the park.
Turn left into the Pinnacles Campground and check in at Pinnacles Visitor Center.
The Bear Gulch Area is 3.5 miles further into the park along Hwy. 146.
To the West Entrance:
Take Hwy 101 North to the town of Soledad.
Take Hwy 146 east.
Be aware that highway 146 turns into a one lane road, drive with caution.
Follow Hwy 146 for 14 miles into Pinnacles National Park.
The best way to get around the park is by car. For more information about guided tours, visit our TOURS PAGE.
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