Bret Harte, California
Bret Harte is a community of 4,757 people in Stanislaus County, California.
Why visit Bret Harte
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 16 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Gallo Center for the Arts, Lion Bridge, El Viejo Post Office and Hotel Covell.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; December lows average 39°F.
Weather in Bret Harte
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bret Harte
Bret Harte is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 5,135 at the 2020 census, down from 5,152 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is named for the American poet and short story writer, Bret Harte, best known for his writings about the California Gold Rush.
From the Wikipedia article Bret Harte, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Gallo Center for the Arts
Cinema and theater · 2.6 mi
Performing arts center in Modesto, California, United States
Museums and landmarks3
El Viejo Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Courthouse in California, United States of America
Hotel Covell
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Former hotel in Modesto, California, USA
McHenry Mansion
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in California, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Graceada Park
Park · 3.2 mi
Park in Stanislaus County, California, United States of America
Tuolumne River Regional Park
Park · 1.7 mi
Park in San Joaquin Valley, California, US
Restaurants and cafes16
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
1010 East Whitmore Avenue, Ceres
Mo-Th,Su 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00
Tacos el poly
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
521 Winmoore Way, Modesto
Mo-Su 08:00-20:00
Pink Pantherz ESPRESSO
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi
1920 Crows Landing Road, Modesto
Little Caesars
Fast food · Pizza · 0.8 mi
166 East Whitmore Avenue, Ceres
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Su 10:00-22:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.0 mi
1101 Crows Landing Road, Modesto
Su-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-11:59
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.8 mi
166 East Whitmore Avenue, Ceres
Mo-Fr 07:00-23:00; Sa-Su 09:00-23:00
4 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Shopping4
La Perla Tapatia Market & Taquería
Grocery · 0.6 mi
2031 Crows Landing Road, Modesto
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries48
Healthcare1
Golden Valley Health Centers-Medical Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy
1717 Las Vegas Street, Modesto
Map of Bret Harte
91 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 39°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 42°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 45°F | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 1.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 54°F | 0.7 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 59°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 63°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 62°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 59°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 52°F | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 43°F | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 39°F | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Modesto City Co Ap (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Stanislaus County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-08-21: Scu Ligtning Complex Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Modesto City-County Airport (MOD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Rouse 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
- Parklawn 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Ceres 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Modesto 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Riverdale Park 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Empire 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Salida 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Riverbank 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Turlock 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Patterson 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- McHenryMuseum, Rayana fazli at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- El Viejo Post Office1, Saeidb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hotel Covell NRHP 94001501 Stanislaus County, CA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Mancini Bowl at Graceada Park, RobJobs, CC0
- Gallo Center for the Arts Modesto, OsotedeMonte, CC BY 3.0
- ISS055-E-43677 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Ca-99 N near Modesto (1), Fietsbel, CC BY-SA 3.0
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