Patterson, CA

United States

Patterson is a Central Valley farming town of 25,000 people along Interstate 5, about 90 minutes southeast of San Francisco. Most visitors arrive via I-5, which cuts right through the city, while locals use Highway 33 and Route 130 for regional connections. The flat agricultural landscape experiences blazing summers over 100°F and mild winters. Patterson hosts the annual Apricot Fiesta each June in Veteran's Memorial Park, celebrating the area's farming heritage with classic cars and live music.