Fresno was once declared “The City Addicted to Crystal Meth” in a 2009 documentary — but now, somehow, it’s landed on a new list of America’s bestsummer vacation destinations.
The much-trolled California metro ranked No. 84 overall inWalletHub’s 2026“Best Summer Travel Destinations” rankings, beating out several better-known areas across the country despite finishing near the bottom in attractions and safety.
The Central Valley city was famously featured in the addiction documentary by British filmmaker Louis Theroux — the flick explored the devastating toll meth use took on parts of Fresno.
WalletHub compared 100 major metro areas across dozens of metrics tied to summer travel,including airfare costs, hotel prices, attractions, weather, activities and safety.
Fresno’s overall ranking was largely carried by its weather score, where it scored No. 2 in the nation.
The city, however, fairedfar worse in other categories.
Still, Fresno managed to edge outdestinations including Santa Rosa— the urban center ofCalifornia’s wine country— Seattle, and Colorado Springs, CO.
California’s overall showing in the rankingswas surprisingly weak.
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Only one California metro area cracked the top 20, with San Diego finishing as the state’s highest ranked destination at No. 19 overall.
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