San Joaquin district, California, United States

Places to visit near August

August is a town in San Joaquin district, California, United States, home to about 8,390 people. Within 50 km by road there are 25 places to visit — 6 churches, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Stockton Baptist Church (3 km), Haggin Museum (6 km) and Rough and Ready Island (12 km).

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August, California
August, San Joaquin district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

August at a glance

Location
San Joaquin district, California, United States
Population
about 8,390
Coordinates
37.9788° N, 121.2622° W
Places within 50 km
25 (25 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near August

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from August: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near August

41 churches within 100 km of August. The closest is Stockton Baptist Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near August

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of August. The closest is Micke Grove Zoo (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near August

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of August. The closest is Central Valley (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near August

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of August. The closest is Clifton Court Forebay (40 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near August

29 parks within 100 km of August. The closest is Salida Park (43 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near August

12 museums within 100 km of August. The closest is Haggin Museum (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from August

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in August
  2. 15 km San Joaquin County Historical Museum · museum, San Joaquin
  3. 1 km Micke Grove Zoo · nature spot, San Joaquin
  4. 12 km Stockton Baptist Church · church, San Joaquin
  5. 10 km Rough and Ready Island · island, San Joaquin
  6. 5 km Haggin Museum · museum, San Joaquin
  7. 6 km Back to August

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How to reach August

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Oakley Park · park · Contra Costa · ~50 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near August by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches641Stockton Baptist Church (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens433Micke Grove Zoo (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints133Central Valley (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs429Clifton Court Forebay (40 km)
    Parks229Salida Park (43 km)
    Museums212Haggin Museum (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves25Rough and Ready Island (12 km)
    Forts & heritage25Isleton Chinese and Japanese Commercial Districts (45 km)
    Caves04California Caverns (88 km)
    Other attractions13Altamont Speedway (47 km)
    Beaches & coast03Suisun Bay (81 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Lodi Mosque (20 km)
    Treks01Briones to Mt. Diablo Regional Trail (86 km)
    Temples01Sacramento California Temple (92 km)
    Buddhist sites01Wat Buddhanusorn (98 km)

    August: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near August?

    Stockton Baptist Church (church, about 3 km), Haggin Museum (museum, about 6 km), Rough and Ready Island (island, about 12 km), Micke Grove Zoo (nature spot, about 14 km), San Joaquin County Historical Museum (museum, about 15 km), Central Valley (viewpoint, about 15 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of August?

    25 places on Spotwander: 6 churches, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 viewpoint, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to August?

    Stockton Baptist Church, about 3 km by road; Lathrop Lighthouse of the Cross Church (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to August?

    Micke Grove Zoo, about 14 km by road; Cosumnes River Preserve (44 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to August?

    Central Valley, about 15 km by road; Brushy Peak (57 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from August?

    Start in August, visit San Joaquin County Historical Museum, then Micke Grove Zoo, then Stockton Baptist Church, then Rough and Ready Island, then Haggin Museum, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near August?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near August

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; August’s location and population from GeoNames; see also August on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.