Visalia is located about 1.5 hours North of Bakersfield and about 40 minutes South of Fresno in the San Joaquin Valley.
This valley is the most productive agricultural region in the world, cultivating more than 250 crops. It is a fascinating area with so much to explore!
You will be 45 minutes away from the closest entrance to the majestic Sequoia National Forest, which is a must-do for any traveler to CA!
The city is less than 2 hours from the gorgeous central coast of California with its rocky rugged coastline, sandy beaches, and great seafood.
Visalia is also less than 2 hours from Paso Robles, where visitors can see miles of vineyards, and over 180 wineries and restaurants.
China Peak (Sierra Summit) has 9 lifts with snowboarder access to all trails- 2 hours away.
Make Visalia your home base and enjoy day trips to explore the unique bounty and beauty of central California.