Kings district, California, United States

Places to visit near Avenal

Avenal is a town in Kings district, California, United States, home to about 13,301 people. Within 50 km by road there are 107 places to visit — 86 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 parks, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 0 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Zwang Peak (16 km), Table Mountain (21 km) and Black Mountain (23 km).

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Avenal, California
Avenal, Kings district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Avenal at a glance

Location
Kings district, California, United States
Population
about 13,301
Coordinates
36.0041° N, 120.1290° W
Places within 50 km
107 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Avenal

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Avenal: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Avenal

131 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Avenal. The closest is Hydril Hill (3 km); the best-known is Zwang Peak (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Avenal

26 parks within 100 km of Avenal. The closest is Keenan Park (27 km); the best-known is Coalinga Memorial Bowl (33 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Avenal

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Avenal. The closest is Empire Weir Number Two (41 km); the best-known is Tulare Lake (56 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Avenal

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Avenal. The closest is Kern National Wildlife Refuge (69 km); the best-known is Lost Hills (73 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Avenal

8 churches within 100 km of Avenal. The closest is Lemoore (57 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Avenal

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Avenal. The closest is White Mine (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Avenal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Avenal
  2. 16 km Zwang Peak · peak, Kings
  3. 8 km Black Mountain · viewpoint, Fresno
  4. 7 km Table Mountain · viewpoint, Kings
  5. 24 km El Pájaro · viewpoint, Kings
  6. 1 km Hydril Hill · hill, Kings
  7. 3 km Back to Avenal

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How to reach Avenal

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    Within 15 km of Avenal

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    Places near Avenal by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints131Hydril Hill (3 km)
    Parks26Keenan Park (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Empire Weir Number Two (41 km)
    Other attractions17Tiger Spring (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Kern National Wildlife Refuge (69 km)
    Churches8Lemoore (57 km)
    Forts & heritage7White Mine (22 km)
    Waterfalls2Falls Canyon (11 km)
    Museums2Estrella Warbird Museum (73 km)
    Treks1California Coastal Trail (54 km)

    Avenal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Avenal?

    Zwang Peak (peak, about 16 km), Table Mountain (viewpoint, about 21 km), Black Mountain (viewpoint, about 23 km), Hydril Hill (hill, about 3 km), El Pájaro (viewpoint, about 4 km), El Perro (viewpoint, about 5 km).

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

    107 places on Spotwander: 86 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 parks, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 other attractions, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Avenal?

    Hydril Hill, about 3 km by road; El Pájaro (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Avenal?

    Keenan Park, about 27 km by road; Chestnut Park (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Avenal?

    Empire Weir Number Two, about 41 km by road; Berrenda Mesa 1051 Dam (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Avenal?

    Start in Avenal, visit Zwang Peak, then Black Mountain, then Table Mountain, then El Pájaro, then Hydril Hill, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Avenal?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Avenal

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