Dos Palos, California

About Dos Palos

Set in the central part of California, Dos Palos is a close-knit town, home to 5,759 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Dos Palos is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.35 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,266 residents per square mile.

📰 Dos Palos News Today

• Dos Palos High School (CA) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 14
• CPUC Approves $14.8 Million for Dos Palos Broadband Expansion Los Banos Enterprise · Aug 17
• Dos Palos Misspent $2.2M in Transportation Tax Funds. How Will City Repay It? GV Wire · May 18
• Merced Dos Palos Project Receives Funding as California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Approves Nearly $32 Million to Expand Broadband Access, Digital Skills, and No-Cost Internet for Californians Sierra Sun Times · Aug 16
• OLGA ALANIZ Obituary | Whitehurst Funeral Chapel | Dos Palos, CA Tribute Archive · Aug 15

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Dos Palos Unique

• The only place in America named Dos Palos — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,759.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Dos Palos

• Ariel Tacqueria
• Butch's (café)
• Dos Palos Donuts (café)
• Dos Wongs
• Eric's Pizza Factory
• Palm Restaurant
• Primo Take-N-Bake Pizza
• Super Steer Steak House
• Taco Grotto

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dos Palos

• Des Park reviews ★
• O'Bannion County Park reviews ★
• Pierini Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Dos Palos

• Bernhard Marks Elementary
• Bryant Middle
• Dos Palos Carver Center
• Dos Palos Elementary
• Dos Palos High

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Dos Palos

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