Nipomo, California
Nipomo is a community of 17,516 people in San Luis Obispo County, California.
Why visit Nipomo
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 11 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Dana Adobe and Dana Adobe.
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 75°F; December lows average 40°F.
Weather in Nipomo
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Nipomo
Nipomo (; Chumash: Nipumuʔ) is an unincorporated town in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. The population was 16,714 for the 2010 census and grew to 18,176 for the 2020 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Nipomo as a census-designated place (CDP).
From the Wikipedia article Nipomo, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
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Dana Adobe
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Building in California, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes11
History
The original settlers of Nipomo were the Chumash Indians, who have lived in the area for over 9,000 years. Rancho Nipomo (the Chumash word ne-po-mah meant "foot of the hill") was one of the first and largest of the Mexican land grants in San Luis Obispo County.
William G. Dana of Boston, a sea captain whose travels led him to California, married Maria Josefa Carrillo of Santa Barbara. In 1837, the 38,000-acre (150 km2) Rancho Nipomo was granted to Captain Dana by the Mexican governor. The Dana Adobe, created in 1839, served as an important stop for travelers on El Camino Real between Mission San Luis Obispo and Mission Santa Barbara. The adobe was a stage coach stop and became the exchange point for mail going between north and south in the first regular mail route in California. The Danas had several children, thirteen of whom reached adulthood. They learned both English and Spanish, as well as the language of the Chumash natives.
From the History section of Nipomo, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness
825 West Tefft Street
Jesus Saves Full Gospel Tabernacle Church
Church · 1.0 mi
248 South Oakglen Avenue
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries28
Healthcare2
Map of Nipomo
61 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 41°F | 2.7 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 42°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 44°F | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 45°F | 0.9 in |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 0.4 in |
| Jun | 71°F | 52°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 73°F | 55°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 74°F | 55°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 44°F | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 40°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Santa Maria Public Ap 72394 (10 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
San Luis Obispo County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-04-13: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 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)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Woodlands 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Callender 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Guadalupe 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Santa Maria 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Arroyo Grande 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Oceano 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Grover Beach 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Orcutt 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Pismo Beach 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Los Ranchos 15 mi northwest, about 23 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
- Capt Dana Tree Nipomo, User:Two.dog.john, Public domain
- Rancho Nipomo Dana Adobe (7816869126), Ken Figlioli, CC BY-SA 2.0
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