This rural setting along highway 99 offers a pleasant lifestyle within easy reach of big city shopping and attractions. Atwater enjoys a mild California climate ranging from hot summers to mild winters. Recreational opportunities abound including water sports in nearby lakes and winter sports in nearby mountains. The beach is only 1 hours away. Oakland A's and Raiders, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, and San Jose Sharks.
Educational opportunities are also plentiful in the area.
The tenth campus of the University of California is opening nearby in 2004. See the links page for nearby universities. The Tri-University Center at Merced College brings UC level classes close to home. At the Castle Aviation Center, the Challenger Program and Aviation Challenge provide space and aviation related educational experiences. You can attend a NASA developed Space Camp in Atwater.