San Joaquin district, California, United States
Places to visit near Morada
Morada is a town in San Joaquin district, California, United States, home to about 3,828 people. Within 50 km by road there are 22 places to visit — 6 churches, 2 parks, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Micke Grove Zoo (6 km), San Joaquin County Historical Museum (7 km) and Stockton Baptist Church (8 km).

Morada at a glance
- Location
- San Joaquin district, California, United States
- Population
- about 3,828
- Coordinates
- 38.0385° N, 121.2458° W
- Places within 50 km
- 22 (22 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks
Top places to visit near Morada
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Morada: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Micke Grove ZooWildlife · San JoaquinMust-see
- San Joaquin County Historical MuseumMuseums · San JoaquinMust-see
- Stockton Baptist ChurchChurches · San JoaquinMust-see
- Lodi MosqueMosques · San JoaquinMust-see
- Haggin MuseumMuseums · San JoaquinMust-see
- Rough and Ready IslandRivers · San JoaquinMust-see
- Central ValleyHills · San JoaquinMust-see
- Lathrop Lighthouse of the Cross ChurchChurches · San JoaquinMust-see
- Manteca First Church of the NazareneChurches · San JoaquinMust-see
- Little Mandeville IslandRivers · San JoaquinMust-see
- Camanche DamLakes & Dams · San JoaquinMust-see
- Cosumnes River PreserveWildlife · SacramentoMust-see
More places near Morada
- Walnut Grove Chinese-American Historic District · fort · Sacramento · ~41 km · Must-see
- Camanche Reservoir · lake · Amador · ~42 km · Must-see
- Ripon Assembly of God Church · church · San Joaquin · ~43 km · Must-see
- Isleton Chinese and Japanese Commercial Districts · fort · Sacramento · ~43 km · Must-see
- Escalon United Methodist Church · church · San Joaquin · ~44 km · Must-see
- Clifton Court Forebay · lake · Contra Costa · ~46 km · Must-see
- Evangelical Free Church of Tracy · church · San Joaquin · ~48 km · Must-see
- Salida Park · park · Stanislaus · ~50 km · Must-see
- New Hogan Dam · lake · Calaveras · ~50 km · Must-see
- Brannan Island State Recreation Area · park · Sacramento · ~50 km · Must-see
- Big Break Regional Shoreline · sanctuary · Contra Costa · ~51 km · Must-see
- Elk Grove County Park · sanctuary · Sacramento · ~51 km · Must-see
Things to see near Morada, by type
Churches near Morada
38 churches within 100 km of Morada. The closest is Stockton Baptist Church (8 km). Best time: year-round.
- Stockton Baptist Church · church · San Joaquin · ~8 km · Must-see
- Lathrop Lighthouse of the Cross Church · church · San Joaquin · ~30 km · Must-see
- Manteca First Church of the Nazarene · church · San Joaquin · ~32 km · Must-see
- Ripon Assembly of God Church · church · San Joaquin · ~43 km · Must-see
- Escalon United Methodist Church · church · San Joaquin · ~44 km · Must-see
- Evangelical Free Church of Tracy · church · San Joaquin · ~48 km · Must-see
Parks near Morada
29 parks within 100 km of Morada. The closest is Salida Park (50 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Salida Park · park · Stanislaus · ~50 km · Must-see
- Brannan Island State Recreation Area · park · Sacramento · ~50 km · Must-see
- Oakley Park · park · Contra Costa · ~52 km · Must-see
- Graceada Park · park · Stanislaus · ~61 km · Must-see
- Empire Community Park · park · Stanislaus · ~67 km · Must-see
- River Bluff Regional Park · park · Stanislaus · ~69 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Morada
25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Morada. The closest is Micke Grove Zoo (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Micke Grove Zoo · sanctuary · San Joaquin · ~6 km · Must-see
- Cosumnes River Preserve · sanctuary · Sacramento · ~38 km · Must-see
- Big Break Regional Shoreline · sanctuary · Contra Costa · ~51 km · Must-see
- Elk Grove County Park · sanctuary · Sacramento · ~51 km · Must-see
- Brentwood Muslim Community Center · sanctuary · Contra Costa · ~52 km · Must-see
- Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge · sanctuary · Sacramento · ~55 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Morada
25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Morada. The closest is Central Valley (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Central Valley · viewpoint · San Joaquin · ~18 km · Must-see
- Chili Hill · viewpoint · Calaveras · ~62 km · Must-see
- Brushy Peak · viewpoint · Alameda · ~63 km · Must-see
- Corral Hollow Pass · viewpoint · San Joaquin · ~67 km · Must-see
- Ingram Canyon · viewpoint · Stanislaus · ~72 km · Must-see
- Kern Canyon · viewpoint · Stanislaus · ~74 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Morada
24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Morada. The closest is Camanche Dam (35 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Camanche Dam · lake · San Joaquin · ~35 km · Must-see
- Camanche Reservoir · lake · Amador · ~42 km · Must-see
- Clifton Court Forebay · lake · Contra Costa · ~46 km · Must-see
- New Hogan Dam · lake · Calaveras · ~50 km · Must-see
- Pardee Dam · lake · Calaveras · ~53 km · Must-see
- Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area · lake · Alameda · ~54 km · Must-see
Museums near Morada
11 museums within 100 km of Morada. The closest is San Joaquin County Historical Museum (7 km). Best time: year-round.
- San Joaquin County Historical Museum · museum · San Joaquin · ~7 km · Must-see
- Haggin Museum · museum · San Joaquin · ~13 km · Must-see
- McHenry Museum · museum · Stanislaus · ~62 km · Must-see
- Angels Camp Museum · museum · Calaveras · ~77 km · Must-see
- State Indian Museum (SHP) · museum · Sacramento · ~78 km · Must-see
- The California Museum · museum · Sacramento · ~79 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Morada
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.
- Start in Morada
- 11 km Lodi Mosque · mosque, San Joaquin
- 5 km San Joaquin County Historical Museum · museum, San Joaquin
- 1 km Micke Grove Zoo · nature spot, San Joaquin
- 17 km Haggin Museum · museum, San Joaquin
- 5 km Stockton Baptist Church · church, San Joaquin
- 8 km Back to Morada
Plan a longer trip from Morada — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Morada
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How to reach Morada
All places near Morada by distance
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Oakley Park · park · Contra Costa · ~52 km · Must-see
- Brentwood Muslim Community Center · sanctuary · Contra Costa · ~52 km · Must-see
- Rio Vista Assembly of God Church · church · Solano · ~53 km · Must-see
- Pardee Dam · lake · Calaveras · ~53 km · Must-see
- Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area · lake · Alameda · ~54 km · Must-see
- Sherman Island · river spot · Sacramento · ~54 km · Must-see
- Altamont Speedway · attraction · Alameda · ~54 km · Must-see
- Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge · sanctuary · Sacramento · ~55 km · Must-see
- Salt Spring Valley Reservoir · lake · Calaveras · ~55 km · Must-see
- Lake Amador · lake · Amador · ~55 km · Must-see
- New Hogan Lake · lake · Calaveras · ~55 km · Must-see
- Oakdale Recreation Area · church · Stanislaus · ~55 km · Must-see
- Graceada Park · park · Stanislaus · ~61 km · Must-see
- Solano · fort · Contra Costa · ~61 km · Must-see
- McHenry Museum · museum · Stanislaus · ~62 km · Must-see
- Los Vaqueros Reservoir · lake · Contra Costa · ~62 km · Must-see
- Chili Hill · viewpoint · Calaveras · ~62 km · Must-see
- Round Valley Regional Preserve · sanctuary · Contra Costa · ~63 km · Must-see
- Brushy Peak · viewpoint · Alameda · ~63 km · Must-see
- Corral Hollow Pass · viewpoint · San Joaquin · ~67 km · Must-see
- Jackson United Methodist Church · church · Amador · ~67 km · Must-see
- Empire Community Park · park · Stanislaus · ~67 km · Must-see
- Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Church · church · Amador · ~68 km · Must-see
- River Bluff Regional Park · park · Stanislaus · ~69 km · Must-see
- Sutter Creek Baptist Church · church · Amador · ~69 km · Must-see
- Lake Calero · lake · Sacramento · ~69 km · Must-see
- Pittsburg Seventh Day Adventist Church · church · Contra Costa · ~70 km · Must-see
- Icehouse Pond · lake · Amador · ~70 km · Must-see
- City Park · church · Contra Costa · ~70 km · Must-see
- Knights Ferry Covered Bridge · church · Stanislaus · ~71 km · Must-see
- Ingram Canyon · viewpoint · Stanislaus · ~72 km · Must-see
- Mallard Island · river spot · Contra Costa · ~74 km · Must-see
- Oldest Light Bulb · attraction · Alameda · ~74 km · Must-see
- Tulloch 62-006 Dam · lake · Tuolumne · ~74 km · Must-see
- Kern Canyon · viewpoint · Stanislaus · ~74 km · Must-see
- Tulloch Reservoir · lake · Calaveras · ~75 km · Must-see
- Plymouth Baptist Church · church · Amador · ~75 km · Must-see
- Sacramento Zoo · church · Sacramento · ~75 km · Must-see
- Mount Oso · viewpoint · Stanislaus · ~75 km · Must-see
- William Land Park · park · Sacramento · ~75 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churches | 6 | 38 | Stockton Baptist Church (8 km) |
| Parks | 2 | 29 | Salida Park (50 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 2 | 25 | Micke Grove Zoo (6 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 1 | 25 | Central Valley (18 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 4 | 24 | Camanche Dam (35 km) |
| Museums | 2 | 11 | San Joaquin County Historical Museum (7 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 2 | 5 | Rough and Ready Island (18 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 2 | 5 | Walnut Grove Chinese-American Historic District (41 km) |
| Caves | 0 | 4 | California Caverns (84 km) |
| Other attractions | 0 | 3 | Altamont Speedway (54 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 0 | 2 | Suisun Bay (81 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 1 | 1 | Lodi Mosque (11 km) |
| Temples | 0 | 1 | Sacramento California Temple (83 km) |
| Treks | 0 | 1 | Briones to Mt. Diablo Regional Trail (89 km) |
Morada: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Morada?
Micke Grove Zoo (nature spot, about 6 km), San Joaquin County Historical Museum (museum, about 7 km), Stockton Baptist Church (church, about 8 km), Lodi Mosque (mosque, about 11 km), Haggin Museum (museum, about 13 km), Rough and Ready Island (island, about 18 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Morada?
22 places on Spotwander: 6 churches, 2 parks, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 viewpoint, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.
Which is the nearest church to Morada?
Stockton Baptist Church, about 8 km by road; Lathrop Lighthouse of the Cross Church (30 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Morada?
Salida Park, about 50 km by road; Brannan Island State Recreation Area (50 km) is next.
Which is the nearest sanctuary to Morada?
Micke Grove Zoo, about 6 km by road; Cosumnes River Preserve (38 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Morada?
Start in Morada, visit Lodi Mosque, then San Joaquin County Historical Museum, then Micke Grove Zoo, then Haggin Museum, then Stockton Baptist Church, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Morada?
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.
Towns near Morada
- Places near August · 8 km
- Places near Garden Acres · 11 km
- Places near Stockton · 12 km
- Places near Lodi · 13 km
- Places near Kennedy · 15 km
- Places near Woodbridge · 17 km
- Places near Linden · 18 km
- Places near Lockeford · 20 km
- Places near French Camp · 22 km
- Places near Collierville · 25 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Morada’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Morada on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.