About Visalia, California
Nestled in the heart of California’s Central Valley, at the base of the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Visalia is home to over 96,000 residents, and boasts a mild, year-round climate with 9 to 10 inches of rain per year. The economy is essentially based on agriculture, and has established itself as a regional trading center for Tulare County, and producing over 250 different kinds of crops, it is in the top three productive growing counties. Being located amidst the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Forests, the outdoor activities are endless boasting of Mount Whitney - the tallest mountain peak in the continental US; the General Sherman Tree - the world’s largest tree; 2 National Parks, the Sequoia National Forest; the deepest canyon in North America, the ‘Trail of 100 Giants’ and the Kaweah Rivers. With all this, Visalia still maintains its charming hometown atmosphere with the fabulous Fox Theatre, first class restaurants, art galleries and public art with over 50 murals, and antique and boutique-style shopping. The oldest city between Los Angeles and Stockton, Visalia is an easy drive from all major California population and business centers and is the ideal location for statewide and regional events. Visalia makes an ideal destination offering a wide range of dining and lodging opportunities to suit everyone’s tastes and budgets.

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