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Occidental

California, United States · North America

About Occidental

Occidental sits on the route: 15 minutes from Graton, 38km from Point Reyes National Seashore.

Occidental is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 1,115, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Occidental sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Occidental to your route.

About Occidental

Occidental is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sonoma County, California, United States. The population was 1,132 at the 2020 census, up from 1,115 at the 2010 census.

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Occidental offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Occidental located?

Occidental is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 38.4074 latitude, -122.9483 longitude.

What is the population of Occidental?

Occidental has a population of approximately 1,115 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,115
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
38.4074, -122.9483

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United States

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Occidental

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Point Reyes National Seashore

A windswept peninsula north of San Francisco with dramatic sea cliffs, a historic lighthouse, elk herds, and pristine beaches.

38 km · about 45 min drive

racetrack

Sonoma Raceway

A challenging road course set among the rolling hills of California wine country, hosting NASCAR and IndyCar events.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Occidental

  • 77 kmGolden Gate BridgeThe Art Deco suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait in famous International Orange; drive, cycle, or walk it, with classic viewpoints at Battery Spencer and Fort Point.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Occidental.

Camp Meeker

🇺🇸 United States

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Graton

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8 km awayPop. 1,707

Monte Rio

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8 km awayPop. 1,152

Forestville

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9 km awayPop. 3,293

Sebastopol

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11 km awayPop. 7,678

Guerneville

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11 km awayPop. 4,534

Bodega Bay

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12 km awayPop. 1,077

Roseland

🇺🇸 United States

19 km awayPop. 6,325

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