Sonoma district, California, United States

Places to visit near Temelec

Temelec is a town in Sonoma district, California, United States, home to about 1,441 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit — 9 parks, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens and 15 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Sonoma Valley Museum of Art (5 km), Verano Park (5 km) and Sonoma State Historic Park (5 km).

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Temelec, California
Temelec, Sonoma district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Temelec at a glance

Location
Sonoma district, California, United States
Population
about 1,441
Coordinates
38.2666° N, 122.4928° W
Places within 50 km
90 (90 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Temelec

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

49 parks within 100 km of Temelec. The closest is Verano Park (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Temelec

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Temelec. The closest is Tolay Lake (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Temelec

39 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Temelec. The closest is Sonoma State Historic Park (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Temelec

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Temelec. The closest is Bliss (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Temelec

29 churches within 100 km of Temelec. The closest is Mission San Francisco Solano (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Temelec

25 museums within 100 km of Temelec. The closest is Sonoma Valley Museum of Art (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Temelec

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Temelec
  2. 5 km Sonoma Valley Museum of Art · museum, Sonoma
  3. 1 km Mission San Francisco Solano · church, Sonoma
  4. 1 km Depot Park Museum · museum, Sonoma
  5. 1 km Sonoma State Historic Park · nature spot, Sonoma
  6. 3 km Verano Park · park, Sonoma
  7. 5 km Back to Temelec

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How to reach Temelec

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Temelec by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks949Verano Park (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2240Tolay Lake (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1439Sonoma State Historic Park (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1539Bliss (9 km)
    Churches929Mission San Francisco Solano (6 km)
    Museums825Sonoma Valley Museum of Art (5 km)
    Beaches & coast523San Pablo Bay (40 km)
    Other attractions219V. Sattui Winery (31 km)
    Forts & heritage217Jack London's Wolf House (13 km)
    Temples15Medusa (33 km)
    Buddhist sites14Dhammadharini Monastery (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Grizzly Island (59 km)
    Treks12Bay Area Ridge Trail - 02 - East Bay (6 km)
    Waterfalls12Cataract Waterfalls/alpine Lake/ Mt. Tamalpais (47 km)

    Temelec: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Temelec?

    Sonoma Valley Museum of Art (museum, about 5 km), Verano Park (park, about 5 km), Sonoma State Historic Park (nature spot, about 5 km), Mission San Francisco Solano (church, about 6 km), Depot Park Museum (museum, about 6 km), Bay Area Ridge Trail - 02 - East Bay (trek, about 6 km).

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

    90 places on Spotwander: 9 parks, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches.

    Which is the nearest park to Temelec?

    Verano Park, about 5 km by road; Shollenberger Park (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Temelec?

    Tolay Lake, about 9 km by road; Petaluma Reservoir (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Temelec?

    Sonoma State Historic Park, about 5 km by road; Bouverie Wildflower Preserve (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Temelec?

    Start in Temelec, visit Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, then Mission San Francisco Solano, then Depot Park Museum, then Sonoma State Historic Park, then Verano Park, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Temelec?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Temelec

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