Nestled in the Pleasant Valley at the eastern edge of California's Coastal Mountain Range, surrounded by hills and ranches, Coalinga is 10 miles west of I-5 and 60 miles southwest of Fresno - California's sixth largest city. Coalinga is a full-service city that provides a wide range of services to 19,000 citizens. Coalinga has an excellent school system, a medical center, parks and recreation district, a 2-year community college, and enjoys a low level of crime through law-abiding citizenry.

The City just celebrated its 100th birthday in 2006. Coalinga has many fun events and activities including the Plaza Market in the summer and the Wham-O-Bass Hot Air Balloon Festival in November. One of Coalinga's longest traditions is the Annual Horned Toad Derby, which is held every Memorial Day weekend and includes a carnival, parade, Fireman's Pancake Breakfast, Horned Toad Races and many more fun family festivities.