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CityJolon
StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyMonterey
CountryUnited States of America
TimezonePacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)
Latitude35.9708
Longitude-121.176032
Population280
Density2.0 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code(s)93928
Area Code760
County SeatSalinas

About Jolon, California

Jolon is a locality in Monterey County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 2.0 people per km². Jolon is located at 35.9708°N, 121.1760°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93928.

Jolon rests amidst a quiet expanse of oak savanna where the golden grasses bleach to the color of straw under an unrelenting summer sun. It lies 16.9 miles south of King City, CA (from King City, CA: bearing 189°T), and is situated 14.2 miles south of Pine Canyon. Jolon Creek slices through the earth here, its narrow, shaded bed providing a cool respite for the sycamores that lean over the water, while the steep, rugged walls of Ruby Canyon rise only a mile away to hem in the horizon. The air carries a dry, parched weight, smelling faintly of heated stone and dormant brush, and the expansive sky seems to press down upon the land with a singular, unblinking intensity. Beyond the immediate terrain, the distant silhouettes of the Coast Ranges flicker in the heat haze, marking the far edges of a landscape that feels both ancient and profoundly still. History lingers in the quietude of Jolon, recalling a time when the path served as a vital artery for travelers moving through the interior, long before the modern pace of life bypassed its dusty lanes. The local economy remains tethered to the rhythm of the soil, with wide, sparse ranches defining the industry and the slow, deliberate work of seasonal agriculture. Nine miles away, the California State Lands Commission maintains a presence that underscores the wilder, protected character of the region, keeping the spirit of the open range intact. Life in Jolon moves with an internal, steady cadence, unbothered by the clamor of the distant world, while the proximity of the Lower Stoney Creek Reservoir provides a rare, shimmering contrast to the surrounding arid plains.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Father Junipero Serra (Public Artwork) — 5.1 mi, 307° NW
  • California State Lands Commission (State Resource Management Area) — 8.8 mi, 348° N
  • Lake San Antonio Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 9.3 mi, 122° SE
  • Los Padres National Forest (National Forest) — 9.9 mi, 206° SW · 1.8M acres
  • Silver Peak Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 9.9 mi, 205° SW · 31k acres
  • Ventana Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 11.1 mi, 330° NW · 236k acres
  • Bear Canyon Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 11.4 mi, 320° NW · 332 acres
  • Sur Sur Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 14.0 mi, 217° SW · 1,827 acres
  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 15.6 mi, 214° SW
  • California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 15.7 mi, 214° SW · 8,946 acres
  • Breaker Point (Viewpoint) — 15.9 mi, 213° SW
  • Avenue of Honor (Monument) — 16.3 mi, 006° N
  • Hearst San Simeon State Park (State Park) — 16.5 mi, 209° SW
  • Nacimiento Grizzly Bend (Attraction) — 16.6 mi, 156° SE
  • The Narrows (Attraction) — 16.6 mi, 156° SE
  • Pacific Valley Drinking Fountain (disused) (Attraction) — 16.7 mi, 252° W
  • Christmas Cove (Attraction) — 17.0 mi, 150° SE
  • Piedras Blancas State Marine Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 19.5 mi, 202° S
  • Limekilns (Historic Ruins) — 19.5 mi, 279° W
  • National Geographic Theater (Cinema) — 22.1 mi, 181° S
  • Landels-Hill Big Creek Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 24.6 mi, 286° W
  • Bill Cotta Memorial (Monument) — 24.8 mi, 300° NW
  • Greenfield Memorial Hall (Monument) — 25.2 mi, 350° N
  • Caprice (Gallery) — 28.2 mi, 171° S
  • The Pewter Plough Playhouse (Arts Centre) — 28.3 mi, 171° S
  • Cambria Historical Museum (Museum) — 28.6 mi, 169° S
  • Pinnacles National Park (National Park) — 30.2 mi, 000° N · 27k acres
  • Mission San Miguel Arcángel (Museum) — 31.0 mi, 120° SE
  • Mission Soledad Museum (Museum) — 31.6 mi, 342° N
  • Tin House (Historic Ruins) — 31.7 mi, 297° NW

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About This Jolon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jolon, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.9708, -121.176032. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Jolon and Monterey County.

Detailed location data for Jolon includes the ZIP code (93928), telephone area code (760), county seat of Monterey County (Salinas), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Jolon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedAugust 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone.