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Gonzales

California, United States · North America

About Gonzales

Gonzales is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Chualar, 44km from Big Sur & Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

Gonzales is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 8,473, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Gonzales sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gonzales to your route.

About Gonzales

Gonzales is a city in Monterey County, California, United States. Gonzales is located 16 miles (26 km) southeast of Salinas, at an elevation of 135 feet (41 m). The population was 8,647 at the 2020 census, up from 8,187 at the 2010 census. Gonzales is a member of the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments.

Read more Gonzales won the Culture of Health Prize from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in 2019.

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Gonzales offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Gonzales located?

Gonzales is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 36.5066 latitude, -121.4444 longitude.

What is the population of Gonzales?

Gonzales has a population of approximately 8,473 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
8,473
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
36.5066, -121.4444

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Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Gonzales

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

Famous for the Corkscrew - a dramatic downhill left-right chicane

29 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Big Sur

A rugged stretch of California coastline between Carmel and San Simeon with dramatic cliffs, redwood forests, and the iconic Bixby Creek Bridge.

42 km · about 50 min drive

cafe

Nepenthe Restaurant

A clifftop restaurant perched 800 feet above the Pacific on Big Sur's Highway 1, offering breathtaking ocean views and famous ambrosia burgers since 1949.

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Monterey Bay Aquarium

World-class aquarium on Cannery Row showcasing the marine habitats of Monterey Bay with living kelp forests.

43 km · about 50 min drive

national park

Big Sur & Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Rugged coastal cliffs where the Santa Lucia Mountains plunge into the Pacific, featuring the iconic McWay Falls.

44 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Bixby Bridge Viewpoint (Big Sur)

The iconic concrete arch bridge spanning a deep canyon on the PCH, one of the most photographed bridges on the California coast.

44 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

McWay Falls Viewpoint (Big Sur)

A pull-off overlooking an 80-foot waterfall that cascades directly onto a pristine sandy beach in a sheltered cove.

44 km · about 50 min drive

coastal drive

Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1)

Iconic coastal highway stretching along California's stunning coastline

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Gonzales

  • 42 kmBig SurA rugged stretch of California coastline between Carmel and San Simeon with dramatic cliffs, redwood forests, and the iconic Bixby Creek Bridge.
  • 44 kmBixby Bridge Viewpoint (Big Sur)The iconic concrete arch bridge spanning a deep canyon on the PCH, one of the most photographed bridges on the California coast.
  • 44 kmMcWay Falls Viewpoint (Big Sur)A pull-off overlooking an 80-foot waterfall that cascades directly onto a pristine sandy beach in a sheltered cove.
  • 44 kmPacific Coast Highway (Highway 1)Iconic coastal highway stretching along California's stunning coastline
  • 47 km17-Mile DriveLegendary private toll road winding through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove, passing the Lone Cypress, crashing surf at Bird Rock, and fairways of Pebble Beach Golf Links.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Gonzales.

Chualar

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 1,190

Soledad

🇺🇸 United States

14 km awayPop. 25,003

Salinas

🇺🇸 United States

27 km awayPop. 157,380

Greenfield

🇺🇸 United States

27 km awayPop. 17,184

Carmel Valley Village

🇺🇸 United States

29 km awayPop. 4,407

Boronda

🇺🇸 United States

30 km awayPop. 1,710

Ridgemark

🇺🇸 United States

35 km awayPop. 3,016

Prunedale

🇺🇸 United States

36 km awayPop. 17,560

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