Mariposa district, California, United States

Places to visit near Planada

Planada is a town in Mariposa district, California, United States, home to about 4,584 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit — 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 parks and 5 churches. The must-see places are Bridalveil Falls- Yosemite National Park (17 km), Merced Bethel Seventh Day Adventist Church (20 km) and Chowchilla New Life Apostolic Church (25 km).

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Planada, California
Planada, Mariposa district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Planada at a glance

Location
Mariposa district, California, United States
Population
about 4,584
Coordinates
37.2908° N, 120.3185° W
Places within 50 km
80 (8 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 Planada

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Planada

81 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Planada. The closest is Three Buttes (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Planada

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Planada. The closest is Bear Dam (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Planada

26 parks within 100 km of Planada. The closest is Sports Leisure Park (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Planada

23 churches within 100 km of Planada. The closest is Merced Bethel Seventh Day Adventist Church (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Planada

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Planada. The closest is Flying M Ranch Airport (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Planada

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Planada. The closest is Bridalveil Falls- Yosemite National Park (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Planada

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 133 km on the road.

  1. Start in Planada
  2. 15 km Bear Dam · dam, Mariposa
  3. 23 km Bridalveil Falls- Yosemite National Park · national park, Merced
  4. 19 km Atwater Baptist Church · church, Merced
  5. 14 km Merced Bethel Seventh Day Adventist Church · church, Merced
  6. 37 km Chowchilla New Life Apostolic Church · church, Madera
  7. 25 km Back to Planada

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Planada by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4181Three Buttes (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1435Bear Dam (15 km)
    Parks826Sports Leisure Park (25 km)
    Churches523Merced Bethel Seventh Day Adventist Church (20 km)
    Forts & heritage316Flying M Ranch Airport (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens313Bridalveil Falls- Yosemite National Park (17 km)
    Other attractions15Mariposa County Fairgrounds (48 km)
    Museums34Merced County Courthouse Museum (18 km)
    Waterfalls23Yosemite Waterfall (22 km)
    Buddhist sites01Fresno Buddhist Temple (97 km)

    Planada: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Planada?

    Bridalveil Falls- Yosemite National Park (national park, about 17 km), Merced Bethel Seventh Day Adventist Church (church, about 20 km), Chowchilla New Life Apostolic Church (church, about 25 km), Atwater Baptist Church (church, about 32 km), Bear Dam (dam, about 15 km), Owens Dam (dam, about 15 km).

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

    80 places on Spotwander: 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 parks, 5 churches, 3 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Planada?

    Three Buttes, about 20 km by road; Flat Top Mountain (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Planada?

    Bear Dam, about 15 km by road; Owens Dam (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Planada?

    Sports Leisure Park, about 25 km by road; Hornitos Park (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Planada?

    Start in Planada, visit Bear Dam, then Bridalveil Falls- Yosemite National Park, then Atwater Baptist Church, then Merced Bethel Seventh Day Adventist Church, then Chowchilla New Life Apostolic Church, and drive back — about 133 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Planada?

    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 Planada

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