Visalia is centrally located in the heart of California’s agricultural San Joaquin Valley.  Settled in 1852, Visalia is the oldest permanent inland settlement between Stockton and Los Angeles, California.

Visalia serves as the economic center to the region known as the most productive single agricultural area in the United States and boasts the region's largest convention center and meeting places.

Sometimes referred to as the "Gateway to the Sequoias," our city lies within miles of the Sierra Nevada, the tallest mountain range in the contiguous United States. Visalia is the closest major city to Sequoia And King's Canyon National Parks, home to the some of the largest living things on Earth, the Giant Sequoia trees. We are also very close to Yosemite National Park.

Learn about Visalia and take a look at what we have to offer. You'll discover a friendly community, rich with arts, agriculture, recreation, great places to stay and fine dining.