Stanislaus district, California, United States

Places to visit near Ceres

Ceres is a town in Stanislaus district, California, United States, home to about 47,963 people. Within 50 km by road there are 42 places to visit — 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 churches and 12 parks. The must-see places are River Bluff Regional Park (4 km), Modesto Arch (8 km) and McHenry Museum (8 km).

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Ceres, California
Ceres, Stanislaus district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ceres at a glance

Location
Stanislaus district, California, United States
Population
about 47,963
Coordinates
37.5949° N, 120.9577° W
Places within 50 km
42 (21 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 churches and parks

Top places to visit near Ceres

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ceres: 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 Ceres

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ceres. The closest is Kern Canyon (37 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ceres

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ceres. The closest is Brush Lake (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Ceres

17 churches within 100 km of Ceres. The closest is Modesto Arch (8 km); the best-known is Turlock First Bpatist Church (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ceres

15 parks within 100 km of Ceres. The closest is Smyrna Park (2 km); the best-known is River Bluff Regional Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ceres

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ceres. The closest is Mark Twain Park (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Ceres

4 museums within 100 km of Ceres. The closest is McHenry Museum (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ceres

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ceres
  2. 8 km McHenry Museum · museum, Stanislaus
  3. 1 km Graceada Park · park, Stanislaus
  4. 11 km Empire Community Park · park, Stanislaus
  5. 5 km River Bluff Regional Park · park, Stanislaus
  6. 18 km Turlock First Bpatist Church · church, Stanislaus
  7. 18 km Back to Ceres

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How to reach Ceres

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ceres by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints533Kern Canyon (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs633Brush Lake (19 km)
    Churches1117Modesto Arch (8 km)
    Parks1215Smyrna Park (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens215Mark Twain Park (9 km)
    Museums14McHenry Museum (8 km)
    Forts & heritage23Westley (28 km)
    Caves03Moaning Cave (85 km)
    Waterfalls22Lake Mcswain, Merced Falls (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Rough and Ready Island (66 km)
    Other attractions02Altamont Speedway (69 km)
    Beaches & coast11Cocklebur Beach (39 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Lodi Mosque (80 km)

    Ceres: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ceres?

    River Bluff Regional Park (park, about 4 km), McHenry Museum (museum, about 8 km), Graceada Park (park, about 9 km), Empire Community Park (park, about 9 km), Turlock First Bpatist Church (church, about 18 km), Salida Park (park, about 21 km).

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

    42 places on Spotwander: 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 churches, 12 parks, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ceres?

    Kern Canyon, about 37 km by road; Crow Hill (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ceres?

    Brush Lake, about 19 km by road; Modesto Reservoir (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ceres?

    Modesto Arch, about 8 km by road; Turlock First Bpatist Church (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ceres?

    Start in Ceres, visit McHenry Museum, then Graceada Park, then Empire Community Park, then River Bluff Regional Park, then Turlock First Bpatist Church, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ceres?

    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 churches and parks.

    Towns near Ceres

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