town.templeton

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Railroad came to this area in 1886, with small ranch homes built by developers and a town was born. Originally the town was known as Crocker, after Charles F. Crocker, a vice president of the Southern Pacific Railroad. Crocker declined the honor of having a town named after him and chose Templeton, the name of his 2-year-old son, instead.

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templeton, California

elevation: 800'

population: 8,000

zip code: 93465

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terrain:
coastal foothills & wineries

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location:
San Luis Obispo County
N of San Luis Obispo
on Hwy 101 @ jct 46

Templeton
lodging

recreation:

biking

camping

hiking

mountain biking

wineries

wildflowers

parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

Los Padres National Forest

Morro Strand State Beach

Templeton Community Park

Templeton Historical Museum

templeton campgrounds

Morro Bay State Park
Morro Strand State Beach
San Simeon Camping
Montana de Oro Campground
Santa Margarita Lake

description:
Small western ranch kinda town along the main railway, which parallels US Hwy 101 on the California Central Coast inland valley. Many restaurants and shops on Main Street village, but the place can seem like a ghost town on a Sunday. Ranches, farming, and a nice big community park w/ swimming pool. Winery tours & tasting are very popular in this region.

nearby towns:
Paso Robles
Atascadero
San Luis Obispo
Morro Bay
Cambria
Cayucos

local links:

Templeton Chamber of Commerce
321 S. Main Street #C, Templeton, CA 93465
805-434-1789
https://www.templetonchamber.com/

Natures Touch Harvest & Nursery
Jack Creek Farms
Jack Creek Farms
Trader Joe's Market
Farmers Market: SAT 9AM
McPhee's Grill
Templeton Winery List

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