We are excited to share with you the 2025 results for 

Best of Central California. This magazine and program has quickly become the most comprehensive guide to businesses, restaurants, and activities in Central California, which could not have been done without support from the local community and local businesses.

 

We are honored to again have Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino as this year’s presenting sponsor. We thank all of those that participated in nominations and voting, as well as the advertisers in this edition of the Best of Central California magazine.

 

We received more than 974,000 votes resulting in a 24% increase over the previous year. There were over 4,000 businesses competing this year, and we are pleased to award 688 of them with 939 Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards. With this year’s increased competition, winning Best of Central California is truly an accomplishment.

 

Best of Central California honors and recognizes the places, businesses and activities we know and love. Inside these pages, you will find some of the best offerings in the health, beauty, lawyers, universities, colleges, and of course, the restaurants, cultural festivals, and events in the area.

 

Congratulations to the 688 businesses that have been voted Best of Central California. Thank you for participating and thank you to the thousands who voted. We encourage you to explore Central California like a tourist and visit as many of those voted best as possible! When you do visit, please tell them congratulations on being voted Best of Central California.