Title: Pinnacles National Park in Paicines | Expedia.co.uk

[Pinnacles National Park Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Pinnacles-National-Park-Hotels.0-l6354054-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Paicines](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Paicines.d6345363.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Pinnacles National Park Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Pinnacles-National-Park.d6354054.Car-Hire-Guide)[Paicines Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Paicines.d6345363.Holidays-City-Breaks)

# Pinnacles National Park

![Pinnacles National Park showing tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354054/0464f951-78af-4f19-93f9-0cf97d74b39a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Pinnacles National Park showing wildflowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354054/825bee17-5c34-4d0c-a3f4-0de6dd82c2cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Pinnacles National Park which includes wild flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354054/62b0fd27-ae45-4e6c-9797-0446a1c24e47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Pinnacles National Park which includes hiking or walking and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354054/11e1305c-ffd3-4a18-972b-1ca79aa1d0bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Pinnacles National Park featuring wild flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635171429620/2d1e68a7-d661-4722-acce-48ce4a5c276c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Pinnacles National Park

Activities

[Paicines travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Paicines.dx6345363)

---

---

#### Monumental rock spires crowd around serene pools, talus caves and boulder-speckled hiking trails in this striking parkland and unique biosphere.

Explore miles of remarkable hiking trails through canyons and grasslands and clamber into the shade of a cave in the Pinnacles National Park. The mountainous parkland protects the ridges, rock formations, oak woodlands and prairies east of the Salinas Valley. Learn about this park’s magnificent landscape, which was formed over millions of years of volcano eruptions, lava flows and tremors. Discover a dynamic environment supporting diverse wildlife.

One of the best ways to explore the park is on foot. Pick from hiking trails that cover 32 miles (51.4 kilometres) of the park. There are easy walks that traverse around some of the Pinnacles’ highlights, as well as challenging walks for a rewarding day of hiking. Stroll through grasslands studded with volcanic rock and spot bobcats, black-tailed deer, lizards and snakes. In the springtime, the landscape is adorned with a colourful show of wildflowers, including California poppies, bush lupine and mariposa lilies.

Look up into the spire-pierced skies and you might see prairie and peregrine falcons or golden eagles. The endangered California condor is also known to fly between the Pinnacles and the Big Sur coast.

Wander into caverns beneath giant boulders that rolled into ravines millennia ago and make your way into the rare talus caves. The Balconies Cave is on the western side of the park, while Bear Gulch Cave is situated to the west and has an on-site Nature Centre where you can learn about the resident bats and frogs. Keen rock climbers can tackle the renowned routes, but be sure to check ahead that your route is clear of nesting falcons.

Ranger-guided walks are offered on the park’s eastern and western flanks. Check the Pinnacles Visitor Centre or go online to find out what’s happening during your visit.

Pinnacles National Park is located a short distance east of Soledad. It is 80 miles (128.7 kilometres) southeast of San Jose. Park your car at the Visitor Centre and ride the free shuttle bus between sites during weekends and holidays, but be aware of high visitor numbers during these periods. The fee to enter the park is valid for a week.

## Plan a trip to see Pinnacles National Park

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.

![voco Laguna Hills by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/17100/17012/2cfeefba_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### voco Laguna Hills by IHG

£986

per person

4 May - 8 May

found 1 day ago

Return direct flight included

Manchester (MAN) to Orange County (SNA)

7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)

Really nice place for a staycation

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

![Crescent Bay Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9300000/9298600/9298562/4943a7db_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Crescent Bay Inn

North Laguna

£1,044

per person

4 May - 8 May

found 1 day ago

Return direct flight included

Manchester (MAN) to Orange County (SNA)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)

This was my 2nd time back and it was another great experience. Friendly management! Thank you!

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

![SCP Seven4One](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76400000/76392800/76392781/8c16455d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### SCP Seven4One

Laguna Village

£1,086

per person

4 May - 8 May

found 1 day ago

Return direct flight included

Manchester (MAN) to Orange County (SNA)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (137 reviews)

Overall our stay was excellent and the staff went above and beyond, their valet Gabe assisted us with some birthday travel advice and with securing a cake. It was Super close to the water and the hotel offers towels, umbrellas and boogies boards for guests.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

### Popular places to visit

![Old Pinnacles Trail](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635216467367/8b7f16e9-c1fe-45c0-9a82-8f2af0734451.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Old Pinnacles Trail

You can take time to visit Old Pinnacles Trail during your travels to Paicines. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Pinnacles-Trail-Paicines.d553248635216467367.Attraction)

![Pinnacles National Park which includes hiking or walking and rainforest as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635157716361/d753fad9-4b39-41e4-b124-3403d4ca76d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Bear Gulch Trail

You can take time to visit Bear Gulch Trail during your travels to Paicines. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Bear-Gulch-Trail-Paicines.d553248635157716361.Attraction)

![Pinnacles National Park which includes rainforest and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635171429620/4d98741a-7142-41c6-800c-03ea02db7b71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Bear Gulch Reservoir

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bear Gulch Reservoir during your travels in Paicines. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Bear-Gulch-Reservoir-Paicines.d553248635171429620.Attraction)

![Bear Gulch Caves showing tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532639508/9470efb6-81da-40c4-882d-5d27a47a69a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Bear Gulch Caves

Venture deep into darkened tunnels and squeeze through narrow passageways in this series of talus caves, harboring a large colony of Townsend's big-eared bats.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Bear-Gulch-Caves-Paicines.d553248621532639508.Attraction)

![Exterior of the Mission Nuestra Senora de la Soledad in California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532639504/6a177b07-af6e-4b04-a35c-ceec282ab3c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Mission Nuestra Senora de la Soledad

You can learn about the history of Soledad with a visit to Mission Nuestra Senora de la Soledad. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Mission-Nuestra-Senora-De-La-Soledad-Soledad.d553248621532639504.Attraction)

![Grapevines](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532639502/068f0d08-ef7f-4505-87ed-5b00eef73dfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Wrath Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Wrath Winery during your travels to Soledad. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Wrath-Winery-Soledad.d553248621532639502.Attraction)

---

## Top Hotel Deals

## Check availability on hotels close to Pinnacles National Park

[Tonight

](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6354054&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)[25 Mar - 26 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6354054&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)

[Tomorrow night

](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6354054&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[26 Mar - 27 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6354054&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)

[This weekend

](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6354054&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6354054&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)

[Next weekend

](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6354054&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6354054&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)

![Motel 6 Soledad, CA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3800/3750/w1980h1477x0y511-88870658_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Motel 6 Soledad, CA

1155 Front Street Soledad CA

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Hotels-Valley-Harvest-Inn.h3750.Hotel-Information)

![Travel Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96430000/96424100/96424060/b9621057_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Travel Inn

120 El Camino Real Greenfield CA

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Greenfield-Hotels-Travel-Inn.h96424060.Hotel-Information)

![Quality Inn Near Fort Hunter Liggett](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9600/9525/7db879d5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Quality Inn Near Fort Hunter Liggett

1190 Broadway St King City CA

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Hotels-Quality-Inn-Near-Fort-Hunter-Liggett.h9525.Hotel-Information)

![Motel 6 King City, CA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/996400/996313/w3000h1997x0y0-f1f846e2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Motel 6 King City, CA

3 Broadway Circle King City CA

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Hotels-Motel-6-King-City.h996313.Hotel-Information)

![Keefer's Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1200000/1190600/1190589/c0120d84_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Keefer's Inn

615 Canal Street King City CA

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Hotels-Keefers-Inn.h1190589.Hotel-Information)

![Inn at King City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1103000/1102933/5192a280_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Inn at King City

4 Broadway Circle King City CA

[](https://expedia.co.uk/King-City-Hotels-Inn-At-King-City.h1102933.Hotel-Information)

![Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33548500/33548443/93d00fd5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool!

 Salinas CA

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Salinas-Hotels-Fantastic-Vacation-Retreat-Family-Reunions-Wedding-Events-Private-Pool.h33548443.Hotel-Information)

![Tranquil studio with WiFi in sunny outskirts Salinas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117620000/117616700/117616623/2db8d089_edited_52c6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Tranquil studio with WiFi in sunny outskirts Salinas

 Salinas CA

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Salinas-Hotels-Tranquil-Studio-With-WiFi-In-Sunny-Outskirts-Salinas.h117616623.Hotel-Information)

![Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40600/40527/58ed15c4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

131 Kern Street Salinas CA

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Hotels-Super-8-By-Wyndham-Salinas.h40527.Hotel-Information)

[See all 211 properties in Pinnacles National Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package&regionId=6354054)

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.