Stanislaus district, California, United States

Places to visit near Salida

Salida is a town in Stanislaus district, California, United States, home to about 13,722 people. Within 50 km by road there are 24 places to visit — 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 0 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 0 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Salida Park (1 km), Ripon Assembly of God Church (7 km) and Graceada Park (12 km).

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Salida, California
Salida, Stanislaus district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Salida at a glance

Location
Stanislaus district, California, United States
Population
about 13,722
Coordinates
37.7058° N, 121.0849° W
Places within 50 km
24 (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

Top places to visit near Salida

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

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Salida. The closest is Kern Canyon (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Salida

31 churches within 100 km of Salida. The closest is Ripon Assembly of God Church (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Salida

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Salida. The closest is Clifton Court Forebay (57 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Salida

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Salida. The closest is Micke Grove Zoo (56 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Salida

12 parks within 100 km of Salida. The closest is Salida Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Salida

5 museums within 100 km of Salida. The closest is McHenry Museum (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Salida

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Salida
  2. 1 km Salida Park · park, Stanislaus
  3. 12 km Graceada Park · park, Stanislaus
  4. 1 km McHenry Museum · museum, Stanislaus
  5. 21 km Escalon United Methodist Church · church, San Joaquin
  6. 17 km Ripon Assembly of God Church · church, San Joaquin
  7. 7 km Back to Salida

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From travellers near Salida

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How to reach Salida

    All places near Salida by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Salida by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints537Kern Canyon (35 km)
    Churches1231Ripon Assembly of God Church (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs030Clifton Court Forebay (57 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens026Micke Grove Zoo (56 km)
    Parks412Salida Park (1 km)
    Museums25McHenry Museum (13 km)
    Forts & heritage04Vallecito Bell Monument (85 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Rough and Ready Island (46 km)
    Caves03Moaning Cave (85 km)
    Other attractions02Altamont Speedway (53 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Lodi Mosque (61 km)

    Salida: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Salida?

    Salida Park (park, about 1 km), Ripon Assembly of God Church (church, about 7 km), Graceada Park (park, about 12 km), McHenry Museum (museum, about 13 km), Escalon United Methodist Church (church, about 16 km), Manteca First Church of the Nazarene (church, about 21 km).

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

    24 places on Spotwander: 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 4 parks, 2 museums, 1 river spot.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Salida?

    Kern Canyon, about 35 km by road; Ingram Canyon (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Salida?

    Ripon Assembly of God Church, about 7 km by road; Modesto Arch (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Salida?

    Clifton Court Forebay, about 57 km by road; Tulloch 62-006 Dam (58 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Salida?

    Start in Salida, visit Salida Park, then Graceada Park, then McHenry Museum, then Escalon United Methodist Church, then Ripon Assembly of God Church, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Salida?

    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.

    Towns near Salida

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