San Miguel, California
San Miguel is a community of 3,967 people in Contra Costa County, California.
Why visit San Miguel
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 53 places to eat and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Century 16 Theater, Old Borges Ranch, Shadelands Ranch and Heather Farm Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; December lows average 41°F.
Weather in San Miguel
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About San Miguel
San Miguel is a census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California, United States. San Miguel sits at an elevation of 249 feet (76 m). The 2020 United States census reported San Miguel's population was 3,591.
From the Wikipedia article San Miguel, Contra Costa County, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks3
Old Borges Ranch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
The former ranch of early Walnut Creek pioneer Frank Borges
Shadelands Ranch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Nationally Registered Historic Place in Walnut Creek, CA, USA
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Lindsay Wildlife Experience
Museum · 3.3 mi
American museum and wildlife rehabilitation center
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Heather Farm Park
Park · 2.2 mi
Public park in Walnut Creek, California, USA
Restaurants and cafes53
Dough Zone
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.5 mi
1320 Locust Street, Walnut Creek
Su-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
George's Giant Hamburger
Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich, Chicken, American, Ice Cream, Tea, Hot Dog, Dessert, Wings, Sausage, Fries · 1.2 mi
1491 Newell Avenue, Walnut Creek
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00
Original Joe's
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
1300 South Main Street, Walnut Creek
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Pacific Catch
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.3 mi
1305 South Main Street, Walnut Creek
Su-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
World Famous Hotboys
Restaurant · Chicken · 1.6 mi
1394 North Main Street, Walnut Creek
Su-We 09:00-22:00, Th 09:00-24:00, Fr-Sa 09:00-02:00
Marvel Cake
Bakery · 1.3 mi
1496 Newell Avenue, Walnut Creek
Mo 09:00-18:00; Tu-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 10:00-18:00
41 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Acalanes Center For Independent Study
School · 2.2 mi
1963 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts
School · 3.1 mi
2730 Mitchell Dr., Walnut Creek
Healthcare1
Map of San Miguel
141 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 42°F | 5.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 42°F | 4.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 43°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 44°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 68°F | 49°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 55°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 61°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 60°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 54°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 46°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 41°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mt Diablo Junction (6 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
Contra Costa County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 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)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-04-01: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2017-03-16: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Buchanan Field Airport (CCR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Walnut Creek 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
- Castle Hill 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Alamo 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Contra Costa Centre 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Acalanes Ridge 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Lafayette 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Pleasant Hill 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Moraga 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Reliez Valley 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Concord 6 mi north, about 10 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
- Old Borges Ranch (Walnut Creek, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shadelands Ranch House (Walnut Creek, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StPaulsChapel, Pat Smith, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bubo, Lindsay's Great Horned Owl, Dandelion 1997, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Andricus pattersonae on blue oak, Janna Layton, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ghosts, John Morgan from Walnut Creek, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Oak on Livorna Heights, John Morgan from Walnut Creek, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Dermatocarpon americanum 2929567, Ken-ichi Ueda, CC BY 4.0
- Dermatocarpon americanum 2929581, Ken-ichi Ueda, CC BY 4.0
- Dermatocarpon americanum 2929580, Ken-ichi Ueda, CC BY 4.0
- Ammopelmatus pictus 330914144, Michael Warner, CC BY 4.0
- Ramalina leptocarpha 2922890, Ken-ichi Ueda, CC BY 4.0
- Walnut Creek view from Shell Ridge Open Space, Tellurium6, CC BY 4.0
- John-Morgan - Blue Dragonfly (by), John Morgan from Walnut Creek, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Iron Horse Regional Trail 3, Mx. Granger, CC0
- South side of Walnut Creek SP station, August 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pacheco, Walnut, Grayson Creeks and Buchanan Field aerial, Dicklyon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Walnut Creek SP station, August 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walnut Creek SP station from garage, August 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dawn in the Mount Diablo Foothills (4122778336), John Morgan from Walnut Creek, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Between Fog and Sun, John Morgan from Walnut Creek, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Interstate 680 7 2012-12-19, F ASTILY, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Magenta flowers 1 2017-05-12, F ASTILY, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Broadway Plaza Walnut Creek 01, ShakataGaNai, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Horse Boarding Alamo CA, ShakataGaNai, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Interstate 680 6 2012-12-19, F ASTILY, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Interstate 680 5 2012-12-19, F ASTILY, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oshawott Cosplayer for Halloween 2011, John Morgan, CC BY 2.0
- Aerial view of Alamo school during the annual hoedown celebration, Kyle Hawton, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Interstate 680 4 2012-12-19, F ASTILY, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mt. Diablo (6031211258), InSapphoWeTrust from Los Angeles, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2nd Aero Squadron Collar Pin, Cybercubber, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Interstate 680 3 2012-12-19, F ASTILY, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Interstate 680 2 2012-12-19, F ASTILY, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Interstate 680 1 2012-12-19, F ASTILY, CC BY-SA 3.0
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