San Jacinto Peak
San Jacinto Peak ( SAN hə-SIN-toh, - jə-, - yə-; often designated Mount San Jacinto; colloquially known as San J, San Jack and just Jacinto) is a 10,834 ft (3,302 m) peak in the San Jacinto Mountains. Visitors find it 6 mi northeast of Idyllwild-Pine Cove. Further out, Acrisure Arena is 20 mi away.
A mountain, 6 mi northeast of Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Idyllwild-Pine Cove is the nearest base
Idyllwild-Pine Cove is 6 miles southwest, with 42 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Sep and Oct
May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 70–81°. When to go ↓
An airport 10 miles away
Palm Springs (PSP) has airline service, about 10 miles from San Jacinto Peak.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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San Jacinto Peak
San Jacinto Peak ( SAN hə-SIN-toh, - jə-, - yə-; often designated Mount San Jacinto; colloquially known as San J, San Jack and just Jacinto) is a 10,834 ft (3,302 m) peak in the San Jacinto Mountains, in Riverside County, California. Lying within Mount San Jacinto State Park it is the highest both in the range and the county, and serves as the southern border of the San Gorgonio Pass.
San Jacinto Peak is one of the most topographically prominent peaks in the United States, and is ranked the sixth most prominent peak in the 48 contiguous states. According to John W. Robinson and Bruce D. Risher, authors of The San Jacintos, "No Southern California hiker worth his salt would miss climbing 'San Jack' at least once."
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 10,833 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 27K a year
Staying near San Jacinto Peak
The first towns with rooms are Palm Springs (198) and Idyllwild-Pine Cove (42).
Palm Springs
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
45,315 people · 27% vacation homes
8 mi east of San Jacinto Peak
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From San Jacinto Peak | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs 27% vacation homes | 8 mi east | 10 min | 198 178 hotels · 6 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 RV parks | 45,315 | $604K | D |
| Idyllwild-Pine Cove 51% vacation homes | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 42 5 hotels · 1 motel · 7 inns & B&Bs · 19 lodges & cabins · 9 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 3,957 | $532K | — |
| Desert Hot Springs | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 24 18 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 34,009 | $355K | C |
| Cathedral City | 13 mi east | 20 min | 21 13 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 5 RV parks | 52,375 | $453K | C+ |
| Palm Desert 27% vacation homes | 19 mi east | 30 min | 38 35 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 53,259 | $542K | C− |
| Rancho Mirage 35% vacation homes | 15 mi east | 20 min | 15 14 hotels · 1 RV park | 17,876 | $807K | C− |
| Hemet | 19 mi west | 30 min | 25 12 hotels · 5 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 93,649 | $352K | C− |
| Indio | 26 mi east | 40 min | 42 20 hotels · 12 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 9 RV parks | 94,269 | $458K | C+ |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
Pair a visit with these, within 70 miles.
Big draw59 mi LakeSalton Sea
Big draw50 mi National ParkJoshua Tree National Park2.9M visitors a year
Big draw69 mi Stadium & arenaAngel Stadium of Anaheim
120 mi Stadium & arenaAcrisure Arena
221 mi MountainSan Gorgonio Mountain
69 mi Stadium & arenaHonda Center314 mi LandmarkForest Lawn Cemetery
64 mi MountainMount San AntonioPhoto credits
Salton Sea: NASA, Public domain · Joshua Tree National Park: Sergiy Galyonkin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Angel Stadium of Anaheim: Staff Sgt. Chad McMeen, Public domain · Acrisure Arena: TheAHL, CC BY 2.0 · San Gorgonio Mountain: Doc Searls, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Honda Center: Arnold C (Buchanan-Hermit), Attribution · Mount San Antonio: The original uploader was Tillman at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answers on San Jacinto Peak
What town is San Jacinto Peak near?
Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA, about 6 miles southwest.
When is the best time to visit San Jacinto Peak?
May, June, September and October, with highs of 70–81°.
How far is San Jacinto Peak from Riverside?
About 42 miles west of Riverside, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to San Jacinto Peak?
Palm Springs (PSP), about 10 miles away.
Where should I stay near San Jacinto Peak?
Palm Springs (8 mi, 198 places to stay), Idyllwild-Pine Cove (6 mi, 42 places to stay) and Desert Hot Springs (13 mi, 24 places to stay).
Notes from people in Idyllwild-Pine Cove
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.