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General Notes: updated 06.28.18 CAO / 5.10.2020 / 9.30.2021 lm

Jurisdictions: Monterey County, MONTEREY COUNTY FILM COMMISSION - FLICS

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: N

Closed/Vacant: N

Verified: 8/5/2025

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San Ardo

United States / San Ardo, California
Location ID: #10105961

San Ardo (formerly, San Bernardo) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Monterey County, California, United States.[4] San Ardo is located 18 miles (29 km) southeast of King City,[5] at an elevation of 449 feet (137 m).[4] The population was 517 at the 2010 census, up from 501 at the 2000 census.

San Ardo is near the point where the broad Salinas Valley ends at its southern terminus and pinches out within the converging portions of the California Coast Ranges, including the Santa Lucia Mountains on the west and the Cholame Hills and the Diablo Range on the east.

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