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| | Hollister Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions |
 | | It’s situated between the Gavilan and Diablo Ranges of the Santa Cruz Mountains, and was founded as a ranching and farming community in 1872. |
 | | It is one of the fastest growing cities in the state with a population that has tripled since 1980 (from just over 11,000 to 36,599 today.) A town with Old West charm and independence, Hollister has a strong local economy, is a small town yet with a cosmopolitan atmosphere. |
 | | Thus the town of Hollister has many recreational opportunities, not only those found on the Peninsula, and also the nearby Pinnacles National Park, Hollister Hills State Recreational Area, the San Justo Reservoir and the Thousand Trails Campground. |
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