The City of Ceres is located in the central San Joaquin Valley, 80 miles south of Sacramento and 95 miles east of San Francisco, in the heart of Stanislaus County. Ceres is a growing community with a heartfelt commitment to retaining its small neighborhood personality. In addition, Ceres is in one of the Central Valley's richest and most diverse agricultural areas. The name "Ceres" originates from the Roman goddess of agriculture.