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Hollister, CA

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 largest cities in the Monterey Bay Area and a member of the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments. The city is an agricultural town known primarily for its local Blenheim apricots, olive oil, vineyards, pomegranates, and chocolate.

The area of modern-day Hollister was historically inhabited by the Mutsun band of the Ohlone Native Americans. With the construction of Mission San Juan Bautista in 1797, the Ohlone were forced into the California mission system. The town of Hollister was founded on November 19, 1868, by William Welles Hollister on the grounds of the former Mexican land grant Rancho San Justo. At the time, Hollister was located within Monterey County, until San Benito County was formed by the California Legislature in 1874 from portions of Monterey, Merced, and Santa Cruz counties.

The city is intermittently the site of an annual motorcycle rally around July Fourth. The riot at the original 1947 event was the basis for the 1953 film The Wild One. The rally was revived in 1997 as the Hollister Independence Rally.

In 2005, the Hollister City Council discontinued its contract with the event organizers, the Hollister Independence Rally Committee, due to financial and public safety concerns. The event was canceled in 2006 due to a lack of funding for security but returned in 2007 and 2008. The format of the rally in 2007 differed markedly from previous rallies, with vendors on San Benito Street instead of motorcycles. The bikes were forced to park on side streets and a strict downtown curfew was imposed, with the entire area being locked up at 9:00 pm. This event was popular with bikers and some local establishments profited, but the city footed the bill for much of the expenses and was left liable when organizers filed bankruptcy.

Hollister focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Hollister Recreation and Community Services Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Anytime Fitness, Gold's Gym, and Rovella's Gym. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Hollister, such as the Riverview Regional Park and the Brigantino Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Hollister, CA are Leal Vineyards and Winery, San Benito County Historical Society, and Pacheco State Park.

Population: 41,678 (2020). ZIP Code: 95023. Area code(s): 831. Area: 7.84 sq mi (20.29 km2). Elevation: 289 ft.

FAQs

Is Hollister, CA considered expensive?

Hollister, California's cost of living is 56% higher than the national average. Hollister's housing expenses are 91% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 9% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 24% higher than the national average.

Is Hollister, CA a good place to live?

Living in Hollister offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Hollister, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Hollister and residents tend to lean liberal.

What is the crime rate in Hollister, CA?

Hollister has an overall crime rate of 11 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Hollister is 1 in 90. Hollister's crime rate is lower than approximately 74% of California communities.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Hollister

Hollister’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Anytime Fitness

Gold's Gym 

Rovella's Gym

Riverview Regional Park

Brigantino Park

Leal Vineyards and Winery

San Benito County Historical Society

Pacheco State Park

Payscale

Niche

Neighborhoodscout

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