Mariposa, California
Mariposa is a community of 1,137 people in Mariposa County, California.
Why visit Mariposa
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 26 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Crows Nest, Mariposa County Courthouse, Mariposa County High School and Mariposa Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; December lows average 26°F.
Weather in Mariposa
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mariposa
Mariposa ( ; Spanish for "Butterfly") is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of Mariposa County, California, United States. The population was 1,526 at the 2020 census. Named for the monarch butterflies that overwinter there, the community's history is deeply intertwined with the California Gold Rush of the 19th century.
From the Wikipedia article Mariposa, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks13
Mariposa County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
County courthouse in Mariposa County, United States of America
5088 Bullion Street, Mariposa
Mariposa County High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
High school in Mariposa, California
5074 Old Highway North, Mariposa
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rectory and Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Church and cemetery in Mariposa County, California, US
California State Mining and Mineral Museum
Museum · 2.3 mi
Museum in California, United States
Mariposa Museum and History Center
Museum
5119 Jessie Street, Mariposa
Mo-Su 09:00-16:00; Jan 01 off; Nov Th[4], Fr[4]; Dec 24-26 off
Mariposa Independent Order Odd Fellows Hall
Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi
5030 CA-140, Mariposa
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes26
Pizza Factory
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
5005 5th Street, Mariposa
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Sticks Coffee
Cafe · Breakfast · 0.6 mi
4993 7th Street, Mariposa
Tu-Sa 07:00-14:00
Charles Street Dinner house
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
5043 CA-140
Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00, Mo-Su 17:00-24:00
Sugar Pine Café
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Ice Cream, Crepe, Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi
Mo-Su 07:00-15:00
14 more on the map.
Where to stay10
BEST WESTERN PLUS Yosemite Way Station Motel
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
4999 CA 140, Mariposa
Quality Inn Yosemite Valley Gateway
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
4994 Bullion Street, Mariposa
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare1
Map of Mariposa
88 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 27°F | 7.6 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 27°F | 6.7 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 28°F | 5.2 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 31°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 63°F | 37°F | 1.9 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 44°F | 0.5 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 51°F | 0.2 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 49°F | 0.1 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 45°F | 0.5 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 37°F | 2.2 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 30°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 26°F | 5.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for So Entrance Yosemite Np (19 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
Mariposa County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-07-05: French Fire (Fire)
- 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)
- 2022-07-23: Oak Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mariposa - Yosemite Airport (RMY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Ahwahnee 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Le Grand 24 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Lake Don Pedro 24 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Merced 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Chowchilla 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Fairmead 31 mi southwest, about 50 min by car
- Atwater 35 mi west, about 57 min by car
- Winton 36 mi west, about 58 min by car
- Madera 37 mi south, about 59 min by car
- Fresno 50 mi south, about 1 h 15 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
- 2009-0724-CA-Mariposa, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- 2009-0724-CA-MariposaCtyHSAuditorium, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Mariposa Courthouse CA, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Joseph Catholic Church, Saeidb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- California State Mining and Mineral Museum - central gallery, California Department of Parks and Recreation, Public domain
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