Fresno, California
Fresno is a city of 545,970 people in Fresno County, California, founded in 1872.
Why visit Fresno
Townapedia lists 29 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 226 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Azteca Theater, Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Forestiere Underground Gardens and Bank of Italy.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 98°F; December lows average 40°F.
Weather in Fresno
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fresno
Fresno ( ; Spanish for 'ash tree') is a city in the San Joaquin Valley of California, United States. It is the county seat of Fresno County and the largest city in the greater Central Valley region, as well as the most populated city in Central California. It covers about 114.7 square miles (297 km2) and had a population of 542,107 as of the 2020 census, making it the fifth-most populous city in California, the most populous inland city in California, and the 33rd-most populous city in the nation.
From the Wikipedia article Fresno, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Azteca Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Theater and movie theater in the Chinatown district of Fresno, California
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Zoo and aquarium · 2.6 mi
Zoo in California, United States
894 West Belmont Avenue, Fresno
Warnors Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Movie theater in Fresno, California, United States
California State University, Fresno
School · 3.3 mi
Public university in Fresno, California, United States
Fresno Pacific University
School · 5.2 mi
American private university
Roeding Park
Monument and historic site · 2.4 mi
Park in Fresno, California
San Joaquin River Viaduct
Bridge · 8.7 mi
California High-Speed Rail crossing of the San Joaquin River
Museums and landmarks29
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Forestiere Underground Gardens
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Tourist attraction in California, United States
5021 West Shaw Avenue, Fresno
Bank of Italy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in Fresno, California
Einstein House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Single-family detached home in Fresno, California
Fresno Memorial Auditorium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Auditorium in Fresno, California
Fresno station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Train station in Fresno, California
Hotel Fresno
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Hotel building in Fresno. California
Meux Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Old Fresno Water Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Water tower in Fresno, California
Physicians Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic building in Fresno, California, United States
San Joaquin Light and Power Corporation Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
High-rise in Fresno, California
Southern Pacific Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Railway station in Fresno, California
Tower Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Theater and movie theater in Fresno, California, United States
17 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Kearney Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 7.9 mi
Park in Fresno County, California, United States of America
Woodward Park
Park · 6.1 mi
Public park located in Fresno, California, USA
Restaurants and cafes226
It's Boba Time
Cafe · Bubble Tea · 0.4 mi
Regional chain serving bubble tea, fresh juices, smoothies & other beverages, plus light fare.
3520 North Blackstone Avenue, Fresno
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Amir's Shish Kabob
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 3.2 mi
2013 West Bullard Avenue, Fresno
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00
Antonio's Méxican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 4.8 mi
7959 North Blackstone Avenue, Fresno
Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Blaze Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 4.6 mi
185 Paseo Del Centro, Fresno
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Boston House of Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 4.4 mi
6761 North Cedar Avenue, Fresno
Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00
Bulldoc Korean Fusion Cuisine
Restaurant · Korean, Asian · 3.9 mi
3039 East Campus Pointe Drive, Fresno
Su-We 11:00-21:00; Th 11:00-23:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Butterfish
Restaurant · Poke · 5.3 mi
8482 North Friant Road, Fresno
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Campagnia Bistro
Diner · American · 6.3 mi
1185 East Champlain Drive, Fresno
Tu-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 10:00-14:00
China Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 4.8 mi
132 West Nees Avenue, Fresno
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 12:00-21:00
214 more on the map.
History
The original inhabitants of the San Joaquin Valley region were the Yokuts people and Miwok people, who engaged in trading with other Californian tribes of Native Americans including coastal peoples such as the Chumash of the Central California coast, with whom they are thought to have traded plant and animal products.
The first European to enter the San Joaquin Valley was Pedro Fages in 1772. The county of Fresno was formed in 1856 after the California Gold Rush and was named for the abundant ash trees (Spanish: fresno) lining the San Joaquin River.
The San Joaquin River flooded on December 24, 1867, inundating Millerton. Some residents rebuilt, others moved. Flooding also destroyed the town of Scottsburg on the nearby Kings River that winter. Rebuilt on higher ground, Scottsburg was renamed Centerville.
In 1867, Anthony Easterby purchased land bounded by the present Chestnut, Belmont, Clovis and California avenues, that today is called the Sunnyside district. Unable to grow wheat for lack of water, he hired sheep man Moses Church in 1870 to create an irrigation system. Building new canals and purchasing existing ditches, Church then formed the Fresno Canal and Irrigation Company, a predecessor of the Fresno Irrigation District.
From the History section of Fresno, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship213
Holy Trinity Church, Fresno
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.7 mi
5770 North Maroa Avenue, Fresno
Seven Palms Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 3.4 mi
6547 North Maroa Avenue, Fresno
Shopping40
Gas and EV charging24
Schools, colleges and libraries86
Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez Ii Public Charter
School · 3.8 mi
830 Fresno St., Fresno
Career Technical Education Charter
School · 1.8 mi
1320 North Mariposa St., Fresno
Healthcare17
Dr. Bobby K. Yang Medical Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.7 mi
4881 East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno
Kings Winery Medical Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.8 mi
4929 East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno
Map of Fresno
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 41°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 43°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 47°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 51°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 58°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 64°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 98°F | 69°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 68°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 63°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 55°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 45°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 40°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fresno Yosemite Intl Ap Gsn Hcn 72389 (4 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
Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport (NLC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 32 miles away.
- Clovis 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Sanger 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Kerman 15 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Selma 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Parlier 18 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Madera 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Kingsburg 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Reedley 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- Dinuba 27 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Hanford 32 mi south, about 52 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
- Downtown Fresno Night, JMora24, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Race and ethnicity- Fresno (4982007100) (cropped), Eric Fischer, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Race and ethnicity- Fresno (4982007100), Eric Fischer, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Race and ethnicity 2010- Fresno (5559881135), Eric Fischer, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Faith Baptist Church Fresno California, David Prasad, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Administration Building, Fresno City College, R&sbwn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint Paul Armenian Church in Fresno, California, Matthew E. Cohen, CC BY 2.0
- Fresno Art Museum Interior, Nweil, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fresno Art Museum Sculptures, Nweil, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fresno Art Museum, Gemini2525, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fashion Fair Mall (Fresno CA E. Shaw Ave.)(1), NeoBatfreak, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McLane High School entrance Fresno CA 2023-07-17 18-28-11, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Duncan Pollytechnical High School front Fresno CA 2023-07-17 18-20-46 1, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Forestiere Underground Gardens, R&sbwn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FAX 1801 on Rte 41 at Shields (September 2025), Evan0512, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FAX 0611 Rte 28 at Shields Ave, Evan0512, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KFAT AERIAL 2021, Platinummedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS067-E-39826 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS020-E-15940 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- FAX 1101 at N Blackstone Ave and E McKinley Ave, Evan0512, CC BY 4.0
- DerailmentA19jun07 (573162929), Dale Stewart, CC BY 2.0
- FAX 1107 near 1st St and Shields Avenue, Evan0512, CC BY 4.0
- NeoBatfreak with face shield and denim mask, NeoBatfreak, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blue smart car illegally parked, User:Alicegop, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kindler House NW, Wearsunscreen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kindler House NE, Wearsunscreen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kindler House Plaque, Wearsunscreen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- COVID-19 essentials at 99 cents discount store, NeoBatfreak, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Testing the Droid Bionic (6122960469), The Next Web from Amsterdam, Netherlands, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Testing the Droid Bionic (6122960063), The Next Web from Amsterdam, Netherlands, CC BY-SA 2.0
- COVID-19 essentials retail (Fashion Fair Mall), NeoBatfreak, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EliteBook850G3-Open Touch, Techmanprieto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lunar Eclipse (52076728526), David Prasad from Fresno, CA., United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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