HollisterCalifornia
Hollister is a city in and the county seat of San Benito County located in the Central Coast region of California, United States. With a 2020 United States census population of 41,678, Hollister is one of the most populous cities in the Monterey Bay Area and a member of the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Hollister
Set in the central part of California, Hollister is a thriving city counting 45,033 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Hollister is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.96 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,657 residents per square mile.
What Makes Hollister Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Hollister — but the California one has a character all its own.
- 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 45,033.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Hollister
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Northern California Renaissance Faire · Attraction
- San Benito County Historical Society · Museum
- Hollister Family Fun Park · Attraction
- Matthews House · Museum
- Swank Farms · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hollister
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Hollister
- Accelerated Achievement Academy
- Calaveras Elementary
- Cerra Vista Elementary
- Cienega Elementary
- Hollister Dual Language Academy
- Hollister High
- Hollister Prep
- Ladd Lane Elementary
- Maze Middle
- R. O. Hardin Elementary
- Rancho San Justo
- Rancho Santana
- Spring Grove Elementary
- Sunnyslope Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.