The 10 Best Temples in California — 2026
We compared all 937 temples in California on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated October 2026.
#1 · Koyasan Buddhist TempleLos Angeles Buddhist temple
Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
#2 · Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist TempleLos Angeles Buddhist temple
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m to 5 p.m, Saturday - Sunday: 9 a.m to 3:00 p.m
#3 · San Jose Buddhist Church BetsuinSan Jose Buddhist temple
Sunday Services : Dharma School : 9:30 AM, Adult Service : 10:10 AM
#4 · Balaji TempleSan Jose Hindu temple
Mon–Fri:7:30–1PM & 4–8:30PM, Weekends:7:30AM – 8:30PM
#5 · Buddha's Universal ChurchSan Francisco Buddhist temple
Mon-Thurs 10am-3pm
#6 · Dharma Bum TempleSan Diego Buddhist temple
Sat–Sun 12pm-3pm
#7 · Green Gulch Farm Zen CenterSausalito Buddhist temple
Sunday 11am - noon
#8 · Hartford Street Zen CenterSan Francisco Buddhist temple
Tues-Thurs-Sat at 6:30 a.m., Wednesday & Friday Evening Zazen 6pm to 6:40 p.m.
#9 · Hindu Temple of Antelope ValleyLancaster Hindu temple
Monday to Sunday 8 am - 12 pm, 4pm - 8pm
#10 · Rinzai-ji Zen CenterLos Angeles Buddhist temple
Wednesday -Friday 6AM-9PM, Saturday 6AM- 9AM, Sunday 10:00AM- 1PM
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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services
(hindu temple, buddhist temple, sikh gurdwara, livestream, wheelchair accessible),
posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.