# Vedanta Society Of Southern California, Ramakrishna Monastery, United States: what it is and when to go > Vedanta Society Of Southern California, Ramakrishna Monastery is an American branch of the Vedanta Society in United States (Irvine, California), at 400 m above sea level. Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 46. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, 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/ramakrishna-monastery/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** American branch of the Vedanta Society · Temples - **Where:** United States - **Elevation:** 400 m - **Best time:** March to October. - **Nearest airport:** LAX Los Angeles, 80 km as the crow flies - **Opening hours:** Fr-Sa 09:00-11:45; Su 10:00-13:45 - **Coordinates:** 33.67331, -117.6101 ## What it is and where Vedanta Society Of Southern California, Ramakrishna Monastery is an American branch of the Vedanta Society in United States (Irvine, California), at 400 m above sea level. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Irvine, California](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/irvine/), where this site lists 44 more places to see, 20 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 33.67331, -117.6101; the nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 80 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=33.673307%2C-117.610095) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=33.673307%2C-117.610095) It is one of the [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/espiritual/) 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 Vedanta Society Of Southern California, Ramakrishna Monastery is **March to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 10 h | | February | Possible | 10 h 48 | | March | Best time | 11 h 45 | | April | Best time | 12 h 51 | | May | Best time | 13 h 45 | | June | Best time | 14 h 13 | | July | Best time | 14 h 02 | | August | Best time | 13 h 15 | | September | Best time | 12 h 12 | | October | Best time | 11 h 08 | | November | Possible | 10 h 13 | | December | Possible | 9 h 46 | In June there are 14 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 46. 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 - [O'Neill Regional Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/o-neill-regional-park/): Park in Orange County, United States of America · 2.1 km - [Saddleback Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/saddleback-church/): Evangelical Baptist multi-site megachurch, based in Lake Forest, California, USA · 3.6 km - [Laguna Beach Beer Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/laguna-beach-beer-company/): Brewery · 4.1 km - [Flores Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/flores-peak/): Mountain peak in Orange County, California · 4.6 km - [Modjeska Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/modjeska-peak/): Mountain in United States of America · 8.0 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: Temples - [Washington National Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/washington-national-cathedral/): Neo-Gothic cathedral located in Washington, D.C - [St. Patrick's Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/saint-patrick-s-cathedral/): cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of New York - [Trinity Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/iglesia-trinity/): Episcopal parish church in Manhattan, New York, United States - [Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/basilica-del-santuario-nacional-de-la-inmaculada-concepcion/): architectural structure in Washington, DC, USA - [Cathedral of St. John the Divine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/catedral-de-san-juan-el-divino/): cathedral in Manhattan, New York City, U.S - [Christ Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/christ-cathedral/): church building in Garden Grove, Orange County, California, United States of America Every United States place under Temples, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/espiritual/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Vedanta Society Of Southern California, Ramakrishna Monastery? It is an American branch of the Vedanta Society in United States. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, 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 Vedanta Society Of Southern California, Ramakrishna Monastery? March to October. In June there are 14 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 46. ### How do you get to Vedanta Society Of Southern California, Ramakrishna Monastery? The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 80 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=33.673307%2C-117.610095) 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 [O'Neill Regional Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/o-neill-regional-park/), [Saddleback Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/saddleback-church/), [Laguna Beach Beer Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/laguna-beach-beer-company/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/889989130), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q85812835), CC0. More about Vedanta Society Of Southern California, Ramakrishna Monastery on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vedanta_Society_Of_Southern_California%2C_Ramakrishna_Monastery). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).