Prunedale, California
Prunedale is a community of 19,723 people in Monterey County, California.
Why visit Prunedale
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Schneider Hill, Sugarloaf Peak, Benjamin Wilcox House and Castroville Japanese Language School.
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 74°F; December lows average 39°F.
Weather in Prunedale
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Prunedale
Prunedale is an unincorporated community in Monterey County, California, United States. It is located 8 miles (13 km) north of Salinas at an elevation of 92 feet (28 m). The population was 18,885 as of the 2020 census, up from 17,560 in 2010. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Prunedale as a census-designated place (CDP).
From the Wikipedia article Prunedale, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Museums and landmarks10
Benjamin Wilcox House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.0 mi
House in San Juan Bautista, California
Castroville Japanese Language School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Place in California listed on National Register of Historic Places
Jose Castro House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.1 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Juan de Anza House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.0 mi
Single-family detached home in San Juan Bautista, California
Marentis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.7 mi
Single-family detached home in San Juan Bautista, California
Rozas House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.9 mi
Historic house located at 31 Polk St. in San Juan Bautista, California, United States
San Juan Bautista State Historic Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.1 mi
State historic park in San Juan Bautista, California, United States
Mission San Juan Bautista
Museum · 7.0 mi
Spanish mission in California, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
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Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
Park · 4.6 mi
Facility in Watsonville, United States
Moss Landing Wildlife Area
Park · 7.1 mi
California State wildlife preserve
Royal Oaks Park
Park · 2.0 mi
Park in Monterey County, California, United States
The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch
Golf course · 4.7 mi
475 San Juan Grade Road, Salinas
Restaurants and cafes13
Jim's Chinese & American Cuisine
Restaurant · Chinese, American · 1.0 mi
8069 San Miguel Canyon Road, Prunedale
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00; Tu off
101 Wine Press
Brewery and winery · 0.9 mi
8049 San Miguel Canyon Road, Prunedale
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.0 mi
8093 San Miguel Canyon Road, Salinas
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.9 mi
8051 San Miguel Canyon Road, Prunedale
Mo-Fr 08:00-21:30; Sa-Su 09:00-21:30
1 more on the map.
History
One of the area's earliest settlers was Charles Langley, a Watsonville banker, who also operated the Prunedale post office, which opened in 1894, closed in 1908, and re-opened in 1953. Langley helped establish the Watsonville post office mail service in Prunedale. Langley Canyon Road in Prunedale is named after the Langley family. It was around the time of Prunedale's founding that the plum orchard failed due to a lack of irrigation and fertilizer, yet the name Prunedale was retained. The unincorporated area maintains a rural feel in most areas.
From the History section of Prunedale, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries27
North Monterey County Center For Independent Study
School · 2.7 mi
17500 Pesante Rd., Salinas
Map of Prunedale
85 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 40°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 42°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 43°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 45°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 71°F | 52°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 71°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 72°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 49°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 43°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 62°F | 39°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Watsonville Wtr Wks (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
Monterey County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 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)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Salinas 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Watsonville 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Marina 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Gilroy 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Hollister 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Seaside 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Monterey 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Pacific Grove 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Soquel 21 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Morgan Hill 22 mi north, about 36 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
- Eastbound Route 156-101 Separation, Prunedale, California, Mxn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USA-San Juan Bautista-Rozas House-1, Eugene Zelenko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castroville Japanese Language Schoolhouse, DanaPayne, CC BY-SA 3.0
- USA-San Juan Bautista-Juan de Anza House-1, Eugene Zelenko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Benjamin Wilcox House, NoeHill, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Castro Adobe, Intranila, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Plaza Hotel in San Juan Bautista, California, Pma03, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elkhorn Slough - panoramio, Annette Teng, CC BY 3.0
- San Juan Bautista, CA USA - Old Miision SJB - panoramio (1), MARELBU, CC BY 3.0
- Russula basifurcata 702395, This image was created by user gbentall at Mushroom Observer , a source for mycological images. You can contact this user here ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Warren Church Memorial Plaque, Gwchurch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- STS122-E-9042 - View of Earth, NASA, Public domain
- Glenn Church November 2024, Sgerbic, CC BY 4.0
- ISS063-E-6865 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-6866 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Farm scene on my way to Salinas (21364812690), Robert Ashworth from Bellingham, WA., USA, CC BY 2.0
- UnknownMushroomwithcurvedcap, Silvermane83, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Melanitta perspicillata 414951750, Chris Spain, CC0
- UAV-IQ Conducting Drone Biological Control Operations in California, Trusted user53, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hesperarion niger, Henrik Kibak, CC BY 4.0
- Elkhorn Slough seen from the Coast Starlight train by Amtrak APC 0100, Levi Meir Clancy, CC0
- Graeter Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) (5789394774), Franco Folini, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cortinarius malicorius Fr 79792, This image was created by user Ryane Snow (snowman) at Mushroom Observer , a source for mycological images. You can contact this user here ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- California Central Coast flight 2024j, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
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