Overview
Ripon is a city in San Joaquin County, California.
2 things to do
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Best things about Ripon
Caswell Memorial State Park
Almond Blossom Festival
The Almond Blossom Festival takes place annually during the last weekend in February when the almond trees are in full bloom. The festival includes a parade down Main Street on Saturday, a carnival at the Community Cente…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Feb–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 95°F; winter lows dip to about 38°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jan and Feb. (climate data from nearby Modesto)
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.
- SCK Stockton Metropolitan Airport, Stockton — 12 mi away. Directions
- MCE Merced Regional Macready Field, Merced — 46 mi away. Directions
- SJC Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose — 51 mi away (major hub). Directions
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 Caswell Memorial State Park
- Afternoon Almond Blossom Festival
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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