Merced district, California, United States

Places to visit near Gustine

Gustine is a town in Merced district, California, United States, home to about 5,756 people. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit — 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 churches, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 parks. The must-see places are Gustine Community Presbyterian Church (1 km), Kesterson Reservoir (12 km) and O'Neill Dam (25 km).

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Gustine, California
Gustine, Merced district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gustine at a glance

Location
Merced district, California, United States
Population
about 5,756
Coordinates
37.2577° N, 120.9988° W
Places within 50 km
40 (24 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 Gustine

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

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gustine. The closest is Crow Hill (21 km); the best-known is Red Hill (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Gustine

31 churches within 100 km of Gustine. The closest is Gustine Community Presbyterian Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gustine

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gustine. The closest is Kesterson Reservoir (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Gustine

19 parks within 100 km of Gustine. The closest is River Bluff Regional Park (50 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gustine

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gustine. The closest is Great Valley Grasslands State Park (12 km); the best-known is Los Banos Regional Park (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Gustine

4 museums within 100 km of Gustine. The closest is McHenry Museum (53 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Gustine

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 124 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gustine
  2. 1 km Gustine Community Presbyterian Church · church, Merced
  3. 28 km Red Hill · hill, Merced
  4. 19 km O'Neill Dam · dam, Merced
  5. 29 km Kesterson Reservoir · reservoir, Merced
  6. 21 km Hilmar Christian Tabernacle · church, Merced
  7. 26 km Back to Gustine

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How to reach Gustine

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gustine by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1544Crow Hill (21 km)
    Churches531Gustine Community Presbyterian Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs827Kesterson Reservoir (12 km)
    Parks119River Bluff Regional Park (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens618Great Valley Grasslands State Park (12 km)
    Museums04McHenry Museum (53 km)
    Forts & heritage22Stevinson Strip (18 km)
    Other attractions12Santa Nella (22 km)
    Beaches & coast22North Beach (25 km)
    Waterfalls01Uvas Falls (92 km)

    Gustine: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gustine?

    Gustine Community Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km), Kesterson Reservoir (reservoir, about 12 km), O'Neill Dam (dam, about 25 km), Hilmar Christian Tabernacle (church, about 26 km), Red Hill (hill, about 29 km), Los Banos Regional Park (nature spot, about 29 km).

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

    40 places on Spotwander: 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 churches, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 park, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gustine?

    Crow Hill, about 21 km by road; Crevison Peak (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Gustine?

    Gustine Community Presbyterian Church, about 1 km by road; Hilmar Christian Tabernacle (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Gustine?

    Kesterson Reservoir, about 12 km by road; O'Neill Dam (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gustine?

    Start in Gustine, visit Gustine Community Presbyterian Church, then Red Hill, then O'Neill Dam, then Kesterson Reservoir, then Hilmar Christian Tabernacle, and drive back — about 124 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gustine?

    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 Gustine

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