Places to visit near

Mendota

Mendota is a town in Fresno district, California, United States of about 11,430 people. Within 50 km by road there are 28 places to visit: 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 parks and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Alkali Sink Ecological Reserve, Firebaugh and San Joaquin City Park.

36.7536° N, 120.3816° WPop. 11,430

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Within 30 km11 places
Within 50 km28
Must-see45
Notable216
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Mendota

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:21 pm

94 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Mendota
  2. Firebaughchurch · 30 min
  3. Mendota Damdam · 45 min
  4. Alkali Sink Ecological Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. San Joaquin City Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Mendota Wildlife Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Mendota
Today’s loopMendotaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mendota?

Alkali Sink Ecological Reserve (nature spot, about 12 km), Firebaugh (church, about 17 km), Jess Gill Park (park, about 1 km), Rojas Pierce Park (park, about 1 km), Mendota Dam (dam, about 5 km), San Joaquin City Park (park, about 30 km).

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

28 places on Spotwander: 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 parks, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mendota?

Cima Hill, about 38 km by road; Nonada Hill (38 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Mendota?

Jess Gill Park, about 1 km by road; Rojas Pierce Park (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mendota?

Start in Mendota, visit Firebaugh, then Mendota Dam, then Alkali Sink Ecological Reserve, then San Joaquin City Park, then Mendota Wildlife Area, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.