Fresno district, California, United States

Places to visit near Selma

Selma is a town in Fresno district, California, United States, home to about 24,414 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit — 74 parks, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 11 churches. The must-see places are Selma (1 km), Kingsburg (10 km) and Reedley Beach (17 km).

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Selma, California
Selma, Fresno district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Selma at a glance

Location
Fresno district, California, United States
Population
about 24,414
Coordinates
36.5708° N, 119.6121° W
Places within 50 km
140 (18 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 Selma

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

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

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Selma

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Selma. The closest is Campbell Mountain (27 km); the best-known is Jesse Morrow Mountain (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Selma

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Selma. The closest is Benight Pond (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Selma

16 churches within 100 km of Selma. The closest is Selma (1 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Selma · church · Esmeralda · ~0 km · Must-see
  • Kingsburg · church · Esmeralda · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Reedley Beach · church · Esmeralda · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Dinuba · church · Esmeralda · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Hanford · church · Esmeralda · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Fresno Chaffee Zoo · church · Mineral · ~34 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Selma

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Selma. The closest is Belmont Memorial Park (34 km); the best-known is Fresno Chaffee Zoo (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Selma

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Selma. The closest is Swanson Ranch Nr 2 Airport (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Selma

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Selma
  2. 1 km Selma · church, Esmeralda
  3. 1 km Brentlinger Park · park, Fresno
  4. 16 km Reedley Beach · church, Esmeralda
  5. 15 km Kingsburg · church, Esmeralda
  6. 10 km Berry Park · park, Fresno
  7. 1 km Back to Selma

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How to reach Selma

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Selma by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks7486Brentlinger Park (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2462Campbell Mountain (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1631Benight Pond (7 km)
    Churches1116Selma (1 km)
    Other attractions315Swedish Coffee Pot Tower (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens29Belmont Memorial Park (34 km)
    Forts & heritage23Swanson Ranch Nr 2 Airport (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Island Number One (51 km)
    Beaches & coast12Reedley Beach (17 km)
    Museums22Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art and Science (31 km)
    Waterfalls12Laguna Falls Homeowners Association (39 km)
    Buddhist sites11Fresno Buddhist Temple (30 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mosqueda Park (26 km)
    Caves11Crystal Cave (36 km)
    Temples11Temple Beth Israel (42 km)

    Selma: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Selma?

    Selma (church, about 1 km), Kingsburg (church, about 10 km), Reedley Beach (church, about 17 km), Brentlinger Park (park, about 1 km), Berry Park (park, about 1 km), W H Shaver Park (park, about 1 km).

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

    140 places on Spotwander: 74 parks, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 churches, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest park to Selma?

    Brentlinger Park, about 1 km by road; Berry Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Selma?

    Campbell Mountain, about 27 km by road; Mount Campbell (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Selma?

    Benight Pond, about 7 km by road; Helmke Pond (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Selma?

    Start in Selma, visit Selma, then Brentlinger Park, then Reedley Beach, then Kingsburg, then Berry Park, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Selma?

    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 Selma

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