The city of Visalia is located in the fields of the San Joaquin Valley just below the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The access to various National Parks, National Forest, & Wilderness areas makes this a great stop-over spot for those who plan to visit the Sierras. It is situated at the front door to both Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. The quaint downtown area is lined shade trees & shops. If your are headed up to a Sierra destination from Southern California this is a great spot to stop for the night. Coffee shops open bright & early for the eager travelers. Downtown Visalia is well worth a visit. For overnight stays, check out Lodging

Nearby attractions: Lake Kaweah Lake Success Sequoia National Forest Kings Canyon National Park Sequoia National Park

Area activities include: Restaurants & Antique Shops Wildflowers Hiking & Sightseeing Scenic drives & views River Rafting Lake & Stream Fishing

Itinerary Ideas:

Drive the "leg of the trip" north & stay overnight at one of many

area small towns, then just a short drive gets you to one of many wilderness destination. Closeby country towns include:

Badger Hanford Lemoncove Lindsay Reedley Springville Three Rivers Woodlake

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For more information on the town, check Destinations > Country > Visalia

from:	directions:	driving time:	mileage:
Los Angeles	I-5 N, 99 N, Hwy.63N	3-4 hrs.	185
San Diego	I-5 N, 99 N, Hwy.198 E	5-6 hrs.	329
Bakersfield	99 N, Hwy.198 E	1.5	72
Fresno	99 S, Hwy.198 E	under 1 hr.	43
San Francisco	I-580 E, I-5 S, Hwy.152 E, 99 S, Hwy.198 E	4 hr.	225