Why visit Calwa
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 19 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Azteca Theater, Warnors Theatre, Bank of Italy and Einstein House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 102°F; December lows average 38°F.
Weather in Calwa
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Calwa
Calwa (formerly, Calwa City) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Fresno County, California, United States. The population was 1,776 at the 2020 census, down from 2,052 at the 2010 census. Calwa is located 4 miles (6.4 km) south-southeast of downtown Fresno, at an elevation of 292 feet (89 m). The name was taken from the acronym for "California Wine Association" (CalWA).
From the Wikipedia article Calwa, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Azteca Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Theater and movie theater in the Chinatown district of Fresno, California
Warnors Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Movie theater in Fresno, California, United States
Fresno Pacific University
School · 1.7 mi
American private university
Museums and landmarks20
Bank of Italy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Building in Fresno, California
Einstein House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Single-family detached home in Fresno, California
Fresno Memorial Auditorium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Auditorium in Fresno, California
Fresno station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Train station in Fresno, California
Hotel Fresno
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Hotel building in Fresno. California
Meux Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Old Fresno Water Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Water tower in Fresno, California
Physicians Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic building in Fresno, California, United States
San Joaquin Light and Power Corporation Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
High-rise in Fresno, California
Southern Pacific Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Railway station in Fresno, California
YWCA Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic building in Fresno, California, United States
Fresno Bee Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
8 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes19
7 more on the map.
History
In 1885, the land of what is now Calwa, was improved and cultivated by Hugh William La Rue to plant an orchard and vineyard. His first crop was ruined by a grasshopper pest in 1886 and he sought to plant elsewhere. Calwa became a railroad town when Santa Fe Railways invested one million dollars to build a switching yard and houses for railway employees. Southern Pacific Railroad also passed through Calwa. The Calwa City post office opened in 1913, and changed its name to Calwa in 1949.
From the History section of Calwa, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fresno South
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
2660 South 2nd Street, Fresno
Churches and places of worship22
Holy Trinity Church, Fresno
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez Ii Public Charter
School · 2.6 mi
830 Fresno St., Fresno
Map of Calwa
136 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 38°F | 2.3 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 42°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 45°F | 2.2 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 49°F | 1.0 in |
| May | 88°F | 56°F | 0.6 in |
| Jun | 96°F | 62°F | 0.2 in |
| Jul | 102°F | 68°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 101°F | 66°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 96°F | 62°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 85°F | 53°F | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 44°F | 1.0 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 38°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fresno 5 Ne (5 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
Fresno County has had 11 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)
- 2020-10-16: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-09-06: Creek Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Fresno 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Clovis 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Sanger 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Selma 13 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Parlier 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Biola 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Kerman 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Kingsburg 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Reedley 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Dinuba 23 mi southeast, about 37 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): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2009-0725-CA-Fresno-WarnorsTheatre, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- 2009-0725-CA-Fresno-SJLightPowerCorp, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- The Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church in Fresno, California, Matthew E. Cohen, CC BY 2.0
- 2009-0725-CA-Fresno-BankofItaly, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Fresno YMCA, Wearsunscreen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2009-0725-CA-FresnoWaterTower-F, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- 2009-0725-CA-FresnoSantaFeStation, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- 2009-0725-CA-PhysiciansBuilding, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- 2009-0725-CA-FresnoMemorialAud, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Einstein House, Meeshbaxter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Meux House, Wearsunscreen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Southern Pacific Passenger Depot - view from Tulare St, R&sbwn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fresno Bee Building Dec 2012, Bryan868, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2009-0725-CA-TwiningLaboratories, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- 2009-0725-CA-FresnoRepublicanPrintery, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Saint John the Baptist Cathedral - Fresno, Diocesan Officials, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FPU-Mc-Donnald-Hall-2, Jon Harder, CC BY 2.5
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