Overview
Hanford is a city in Kings County in California's San Joaquin Valley.
3 sights · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Hanford
Kings County Courthouse
The Bastille
Hanford Fox Theater
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 35°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jan and Mar.
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.
- FAT Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Fresno — 31 mi away (major hub). Directions
- BFL Meadows Field, Bakersfield — 70 mi away. Directions
California State Route 198 passes through Hanford allowing access Interstate 5 to the west and California State Route 99 to the east.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Kings County Courthouse, The Bastille
- Afternoon Hanford Fox Theater
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Understand
Climate
Get in
By car
California State Route 198 passes through Hanford allowing access Interstate 5 to the west and California State Route 99 to the east.
By train
Place Amtrak Station
Amtrak's Gold Runner route stops at the Hanford Station. The station includes an indoor waiting area, ticket office, and restrooms. Baggage assistance is available during station hours.
See
See The Bastille
See Hanford Fox Theater
See Kings County Courthouse
Sleep
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