# Painted Rock, United States: what it is and when to go > Painted Rock is a rock formation in California, United States. Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/painted-rock/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Rock formation in California, United States · History - **Where:** United States - **Best time:** March to October. - **Nearest airport:** LAX Los Angeles, 189 km as the crow flies - **Website:** [recreation.gov](https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/233244) - **Coordinates:** 35.14621, -119.8617 ## What it is and where Painted Rock is a rock formation in California, United States. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Its coordinates are 35.14621, -119.8617; the nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 189 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=35.146209%2C-119.861697) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=35.146209%2C-119.861697) It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Painted Rock is **March to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 53 | | February | Possible | 10 h 43 | | March | Best time | 11 h 44 | | April | Best time | 12 h 54 | | May | Best time | 13 h 51 | | June | Best time | 14 h 21 | | July | Best time | 14 h 09 | | August | Best time | 13 h 20 | | September | Best time | 12 h 12 | | October | Best time | 11 h 05 | | November | Possible | 10 h 07 | | December | Possible | 9 h 39 | In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Carrizo Plain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/carrizo-plain-national-monument/): Grassland area in San Luis Obispo County, California · 14 km - [Caliente Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/caliente-mountain/): Mountain in United States of America · 15 km - [San Rafael Wilderness](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/san-rafael-wilderness/): Protected wilderness area in California, United States · 36 km - [Figueroa Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/figueroa-mountain/): Mountain in United States of America · 46 km - [Rancho Sisquoc Winery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/rancho-sisquoc-winery/): Winery · 47 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: History - [Empire State Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/edificio-empire-state/): skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA - [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay - [Yellowstone National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-nacional-de-yellowstone/): first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States - [Mount Rushmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-rushmore/): mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents - [Central Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/central-park/): public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States - [Yosemite National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/yosemite-national-park-2/): national park in California, United States Every United States place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Painted Rock? It is a rock formation in California, United States. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Painted Rock? March to October. In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. ### How do you get to Painted Rock? The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 189 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=35.146209%2C-119.861697) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Carrizo Plain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/carrizo-plain-national-monument/), [Caliente Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/caliente-mountain/), [San Rafael Wilderness](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/san-rafael-wilderness/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/17265146), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7125019), CC0. More about Painted Rock on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Painted_Rock_(San_Luis_Obispo_County%2C_California)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).