Soledad, California

About Soledad

Set in the central part of California, Soledad is a thriving city with an estimated population of 26,345.

Officially, Soledad is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.46 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,907 residents per square mile.

📰 Soledad News Today

• Molera Ave, Soledad, CA 93960 Realtor.com · Oct 6
• Department of Homeland Security responds to our questions about local ICE enforcement KMPH Fox 26 · Oct 8
• UCLA, UC Santa Cruz students among 3 killed in Monterey County crash San Francisco Chronicle · Oct 5
• Weather Forecast and Conditions for Soledad, California - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · Jul 21
• Zachary Martin Corda Obituary (2026) - Soledad, CA - Woodyard Funeral Home - Soledad Legacy | Obituary · Sep 28

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest California headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Soledad Unique

• The only place in America named Soledad — 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 26,345.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Soledad

• Denny's — american
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• California Gourmet Pizza — pizza
• Chicali's Grill — mexican
• China One Express
• Donuts "n" Bagels (café)
• El Camaron
• Gabilan Pizza — pizza
• La Fuente Restaurant — mexican
• Los Girasoles — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Mission Soledad Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Soledad

• Pinnacles National Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Aurelio Ramirez Park reviews ★
• Bill Ramos Park reviews ★
• Blas Santana Park reviews ★
• Cesar Chavez Park reviews ★
• Hain Wilderness · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Jesse Gallardo Park reviews ★
• Little League Park reviews ★
• Peverini Park reviews ★
• San Antonio Park reviews ★
• Santa Barbara Park reviews ★
• Veterans Memorial Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Soledad

• Frank Ledesma Elementary
• Gabilan Elementary
• Jack Franscioni Elementary
• Jefferson Elementary
• Main Street Middle
• Mission Elementary
• Pinnacles High
• Rose Ferrero Elementary
• San Vicente Elementary
• Soledad High
• Soledad Preschool Center
• Soledad Transition Center
• Soledad Virtual Academy

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

Full forecast →

Source: National Weather Service

🔧 Local Services

Local Garage Door Repair Inc
Serving Soledad, CA
📞 (831) 677-5756

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🗺️ Map of Soledad

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