Kings district, California, United States

Places to visit near Lucerne

Lucerne is a town in Kings district, California, United States, home to about 3,443 people. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit — 44 parks, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 8 churches. The must-see places are Hanford (8 km), Lemoore (17 km) and Kingsburg (22 km).

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Lucerne at a glance

Location
Kings district, California, United States
Population
about 3,443
Coordinates
36.3808° N, 119.6643° W
Places within 50 km
76 (10 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 and churches

Top places to visit near Lucerne

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lucerne: 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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Parks near Lucerne

93 parks within 100 km of Lucerne. The closest is Fresno County Laton-Kingston Park (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lucerne

81 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lucerne. The closest is Barris Hill (43 km); the best-known is Jesse Morrow Mountain (57 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lucerne

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lucerne. The closest is Last Chance Weir 723 (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Lucerne

17 churches within 100 km of Lucerne. The closest is Hanford (8 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Hanford · church · Esmeralda · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Lemoore · church · Esmeralda · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Kingsburg · church · Esmeralda · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Selma · church · Esmeralda · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Reedley Beach · church · Esmeralda · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Dinuba · church · Esmeralda · ~38 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lucerne

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lucerne. The closest is Mooney's Grove Park (42 km); the best-known is Fresno Chaffee Zoo (55 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Lucerne

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lucerne. The closest is Swanson Ranch Nr 2 Airport (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Lucerne

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 99 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lucerne
  2. 8 km Hanford · church, Esmeralda
  3. 16 km Lemoore · church, Esmeralda
  4. 42 km Selma · church, Esmeralda
  5. 10 km Kingsburg · church, Esmeralda
  6. 18 km Last Chance Weir 723 · lake, Kings
  7. 5 km Back to Lucerne

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From travellers near Lucerne

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How to reach Lucerne

    All places near Lucerne by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lucerne by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks4493Fresno County Laton-Kingston Park (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints381Barris Hill (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1427Last Chance Weir 723 (5 km)
    Churches817Hanford (8 km)
    Other attractions211Swedish Coffee Pot Tower (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Mooney's Grove Park (42 km)
    Forts & heritage15Swanson Ranch Nr 2 Airport (28 km)
    Museums02Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art and Science (52 km)
    Waterfalls02Laguna Falls Homeowners Association (60 km)
    Buddhist sites11Fresno Buddhist Temple (50 km)
    Beaches & coast11Reedley Beach (37 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mosqueda Park (49 km)
    Caves01Crystal Cave (54 km)
    Temples01Temple Beth Israel (65 km)

    Lucerne: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lucerne?

    Hanford (church, about 8 km), Lemoore (church, about 17 km), Kingsburg (church, about 22 km), Last Chance Weir 723 (lake, about 5 km), Selma (church, about 27 km), Fresno County Laton-Kingston Park (park, about 7 km).

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

    76 places on Spotwander: 44 parks, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 churches, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest park to Lucerne?

    Fresno County Laton-Kingston Park, about 7 km by road; Bicentennial Park (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lucerne?

    Barris Hill, about 43 km by road; Smith Mountain (45 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Lucerne?

    Last Chance Weir 723, about 5 km by road; Reynolds Weir 80 (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lucerne?

    Start in Lucerne, visit Hanford, then Lemoore, then Selma, then Kingsburg, then Last Chance Weir 723, and drive back — about 99 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lucerne?

    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 and churches.

    Towns near Lucerne

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lucerne’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.