Living in Turlock
Located in the center of California, Turlock offers the unique opportunity to live in classic California style: sophisticated and relaxed at the same time.
As the second largest city in Stanislaus County, Turlock offers all the ammenities one would expect in a much larger city, but with friendly, rural charm. Turlock offers great neighborhoods, strong community cooperation, and easy access to major retail centers and numerous recreational opportunities. Turlock is a great place to raise a family, with strong local schools. And the presence of California State University, Stanislaus, offers diverse educational and cultural opportunities close to home.
Regionally, Turlock is perfectly situated to take advantage of the natural beauty and cultural diversity of Northern California. The Sierra Nevada mountains, the Mother Lode, and Yosemite National Park lie a short drive to the east of Turlock, the San Francisco Bay Area lies an hour or so to the west, and Sacramento, California's capitol, is an hour and a half to the north.
There is much to see, do, and experience in and around Turlock. It is a vibrant community in a magnificent region; Emanuel Medical Center is proud to call Turlock "home." Please visit the websites of some local organizaitons to learn more about this great community.