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Urgent care in California

7,302urgent care centers across 684 cities in California. 498 list 24-hour service. Browse by city below to find a clinic, view hours, and get directions.

California at a glance

  • 7,302urgent care centers
  • 684cities with listings
  • 498list 24-hour hours
  • 17%are in the 10 largest cities

The 10 cities with the most listings

  1. Los Angeles492 urgent care centers
  2. San Francisco141 urgent care centers
  3. San Jose116 urgent care centers
  4. San Diego101 urgent care centers
  5. Fresno81 urgent care centers
  6. Sacramento81 urgent care centers
  7. Bakersfield78 urgent care centers
  8. Riverside64 urgent care centers
  9. Santa Clarita61 urgent care centers
  10. Oakland54 urgent care centers

Counts come from our listings and the hours each listing publishes; the full city list is below.

Urgent care by city in California

684 cities, most listings first. Showing the first 60.

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About urgent care in California

California is served by 7,302 urgent care centers and walk-in clinics listed on UCL, spread across 684 cities. These facilities provide non-emergency, outpatient care on a walk-in basis with no appointment needed.

Most California urgent care centers handle non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries for adults and children: fevers, sprains, lacerations, infections, sports physicals, X-rays, lab tests, and minor procedures. Centers in larger cities often have on-site labs and imaging, while smaller community clinics offer more limited services.

UCL listed clinics in California do not replace a primary care physician or a hospital's emergency department. They fill the gap between the two: care that can't wait for a doctor's appointment but isn't life-threatening. For chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness, or any potentially life-threatening symptom, call 911.

Frequently asked questions

How many urgent care centers are in California?

California has 7,302 urgent care centers listed on UCL across 684 cities.

Are there 24-hour urgent care centers in California?

Yes. 498 facilities list 24-hour service across California. Open any city above to see which centers in that area are open around the clock.

Which cities in California have the most urgent care centers?

The top 5 cities by facility count in California are Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, San Diego, Fresno. Los Angeles alone has 492 urgent care centers.

What does urgent care cost in California?

Out-of-pocket urgent care costs in California typically range from $100–$250 for an uninsured visit. With insurance, the visit cost is usually a copay of $25–$75. Costs vary by facility and services received, so verify with each clinic before visiting.

When should I go to urgent care vs the ER in California?

Go to urgent care for non-life-threatening illness or injury: fevers, sprains, infections, minor cuts, mild asthma, UTIs, flu, rashes. Go to the ER for chest pain, severe abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, sudden weakness or numbness, severe head injury, heavy bleeding, severe burns, or any potentially life-threatening symptom. When in doubt with a serious symptom, call 911.

Do urgent care centers in California accept walk-ins?

Most urgent care centers in California accept walk-in patients without an appointment. Some offer optional online check-in to reduce wait time. Each facility's policy is listed on its individual page.

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