Places to visit near

Thermal

Thermal is a town in Riverside district, California, United States of about 2,865 people. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage and 10 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Church of Christ, Lake Cahuilla and La Quinta Community Park.

33.6403° N, 116.1394° WPop. 2,865

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Within 30 km14 places
Within 50 km76
Must-see92
Notable146
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Thermal

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:02 pm

81 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Thermal
  2. Church of Christchurch · 30 min
  3. La Quinta Community Parkpark · 45 min
  4. The Living Desertnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Martinez Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Lake Cahuillalake · 45 min
  7. Back in Thermal
Today’s loopThermalStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Thermal?

Church of Christ (church, about 15 km), Lake Cahuilla (lake, about 16 km), La Quinta Community Park (park, about 20 km), Martinez Mountain (viewpoint, about 27 km), The Living Desert (nature spot, about 27 km), Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center (nature spot, about 27 km).

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

76 places on Spotwander: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 other attractions, 3 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Thermal?

Blake Hill, about 25 km by road; Martinez Mountain (27 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Thermal?

Snow Cloud Mine, about 25 km by road; Dolomite Mine (36 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Thermal?

Start in Thermal, visit Church of Christ, then La Quinta Community Park, then The Living Desert, then Martinez Mountain, then Lake Cahuilla, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.