Overview
Delano is a city in Kern County in the San Joaquin Valley of California.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 6 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Delano
The Forty Acres
The Forty Acres, a Federally landmarked complex which includes a Mission-style union hall, a clinic and a retirement village, was the first headquarters of the United Farm Workers, which was led by Cesar Chavez and did g…
Delano Golf Course
9-hole, par 32 golf course with a driving range.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Feb–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 98°F; winter lows dip to about 36°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jan and Mar. (climate data from nearby Buttonwillow)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BFL Meadows Field, Bakersfield — 26 mi away. Directions
- FAT Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Fresno — 74 mi away (major hub). Directions
California State Route 99 bisects the city. SR-99 can be used to reach Delano from Fresno to the north and Bakersfield to the south.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $65–$96 a night (typical $88), from 4 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$110, mid-range ~$160, comfortable ~$260.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning The Forty Acres
- Lunch New China Restaurant
- Afternoon Delano Golf Course
- Dinner El Charro Mexican Food
- Evening Carlo's Place
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Map
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Get in
By car
California State Route 99 bisects the city. SR-99 can be used to reach Delano from Fresno to the north and Bakersfield to the south.
By air
The nearest commercial airports are in Bakersfield and Fresno.
Delano Municipal Airport is a public general aviation airport. AV gas is available and hangers or tiedowns can be rented. +1 661 721-2602.
Get around
By bus
Delano Area Rapid Transit (DART) is the local bus system. Three lines run from 6:30AM-5:30PM M-F and from 9AM-4:40PM on Saturdays and select holidays. +1 661 721-3333.
Delano is also served by both Kern Regional Transit (1-800-560-1733) and Tulare County Transit (1-800-431-9711).
See
See The Forty Acres
The Forty Acres, a Federally landmarked complex which includes a Mission-style union hall, a clinic and a retirement village, was the first headquarters of the United Farm Workers, which was led by Cesar Chavez and did groundbreaking work that helped to improve the working conditions of the laborers in California's numerous fields.
Do
Eat
Asian
Eat New China Restaurant
Chinese food. You can get your sticky orange chicken here.
Mexican
Pizza
Drink
Sleep
Stay Rodeway Inn
AAA Rated 2 diamonds. Pets accepted. Free wireless high-speed Internet access in all rooms. Free continental breakfast, free USA Today, free local calls and a seasonal outdoor pool
Stay safe
Dial 911 toll free from any phone for emergency service.
Note that dialing 911 from a cell phone will connect you with the California Highway Patrol, not the local emergency dispatcher.
Delano is near two California State Prisons. Do not pick up any hitchhikers in the area!
Fire and emergency medical service in Delano is provided by the Kern County Fire Department. There are two fire stations in Delano.
- Fire Station #34 - 1001 Twelfth Ave. +1 661 725-1000
- Fire Station #37 - 132 West Eleventh Ave. +1 661 725-2222
Law enforcement in Delano is provided by the Delano Police Department. 1022 12th Ave. +1 661 721-3377. Fax: +1 661 725-0631.
Place Delano Regional Medical Center
Delano RMC has a 24 hour a day emergency room that can handle minor medical needs. In cases where major medical intervention is needed, DRMC can stabilize and transport patients to Fresno.
Go next
Hwy 99 can take you north to Fresno or south to Los Angeles.
Nearby
McFarland
City / town · 3 listings · 6 mi away
Wasco
City / town · 5 listings · 13 mi away
Pixley
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Porterville
City / town · 3 listings · 24 mi away
Buttonwillow
City / town · 7 listings · 27 mi away
Lost Hills
City / town · 2 listings · 27 mi away
Tulare
City / town · 15 listings · 31 mi away
Bakersfield
City / town · 39 listings · 31 mi away
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