Why go
- City in California, United States.
- Known for Victor Davis Hanson, farms, farming.
- Served by Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport (NLC).
History
Selma is a city in Fresno County, California. The population was 24,674 at the 2020 census, up from 23,319 at the 2010 census and 19,240 at the 2000 census. Selma is located 16 miles (26 km) southeast of Fresno, at an elevation of 308 feet.
Where to stay
24505 W Dorris Ave, Coalinga, CA 93210 · harrisranch.com
2950 Pea Soup Andersen Blvd, Selma, CA 93662 · ihg.com
3142 S Highland Ave, Selma, CA 93662 · wyndhamhotels.com
2799 Floral Ave, Selma, CA 93662 · bestwestern.com
1765 Young St, Selma, CA 93662 · motel6.com
2350 Whitson St, Selma, CA 93662
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-24:00; Su 05:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 2790 Floral Avenue, Selma, 93662-2604 · mcdonalds.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Th-Tu 11:00-20:30 · 8935 Floral Avenue, Selma, 93662 · taco-department.square.site
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 55 JR Road, Selma, 27576 · locations.dennys.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 2225 Summerfield Road, Selma, 36701 · pizza.dominos.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1326 Highland Avenue, Selma, 36701 · locations.kfc.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 110 South Equity Drive, Smithfield, 27577 · starbucks.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 303 Highland Avenue, Selma, 36701 · locations.tacobell.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 220 St Mark Ave, Selma, 27576
Wings, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Donut, Fast Food · Donut fast food
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Ice Cream · ice cream
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 312 Highland Avenue, Selma, 36701 · bk.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 120 South Equity Drive, Smithfield, 27577 · locations.chipotle.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 2912 McCall Avenue, Selma · littlecaesars.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Ice Cream · ice cream · 108 Roxy Drive, Selma, 27576
Cafe · cafe
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Indoor
Burger, Ice Cream, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 2833 Whitson Street, Selma, 93662
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Indoor
Burger, Restaurant · Burger restaurant
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Indoor
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
5 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) 15 mi to the centre
5175 E Clinton Way, Fresno, CA 93727 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 9 airlines (Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 11 destinations incl. Los Angeles, Guadalajara, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Las Vegas… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 11 direct destinations
- Alaska Airlines AS (Dash 8-400, CRJ, CRJ-700) · 4 routes: Los Angeles*, Portland*, San Diego*, Seattle
- United Airlines UA (EM2, CRJ-700, CRJ) · 4 routes: Denver*, Las Vegas*, Los Angeles*, San Francisco*
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, MD-80, CRJ-900) · 3 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles*, Phoenix*
- US Airways US (CRJ, MD-80, CRJ-900) · 3 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles*, Phoenix*
- Delta Air Lines DL (737-800, CRJ-900, CRJ) · 2 routes: Guadalajara*, Salt Lake City*
- AeroMéxico AM (737-800) · 1 route: Guadalajara
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Las Vegas
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 1 route: Denver
- Volaris Y4 (A320) · 1 route: Guadalajara
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS) 21 mi to the centre
9501 W Airport Dr, Visalia, CA 93277 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Great Lakes Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Los Angeles (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Great Lakes Airlines ZK (BE1) · 1 route: Los Angeles
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH) 16 mi to the centre
Fresno, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Hanford Municipal Airport 17 mi to the centre
Hanford, CA, US
Quinn Airport 1.7 mi to the centre
Selma, CA, US
Selma Airport 2.5 mi to the centre
Selma, CA, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport (NLC); 27 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Selma, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Jet card, management · Managed fleet across US bases · Locally based jet card and aircraft management with private terminals in ~20 US cities.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.