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About Visalia

Visalia is located in the Center of California’s Central Valley at the base of the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Visalia is an easy drive from all major California population and business centers … the ideal location for statewide and regional events. Maximize your next meeting by inviting your members to:

                                        “Meet in the Middle.”

Visalia is the heart of the most productive agricultural region in the nation. We produce more than 250 different crops and are the top dairy producer in the world. The oldest city between Los Angeles and Stockton, Visalia maintains a charming, hometown atmosphere with a vibrant downtown filled with world-class restaurants, art galleries, antique stores, boutique shopping, an “outdoor gallery” featuring more than 50 murals spread throughout the community, and live entertainment.

 

Consider this …

Visalia and the surrounding Sequoia area feature:

  ~ The tallest mountain in the continental U.S..- Mt. Whitney

  ~ World’s biggest tree - The General Sherman Tree

  ~ World’s biggest dairy herd

  ~ Largest international farm equipment show - World Ag Expo

  ~ Two national parks, a national forest and three rivers - Sequoia  &   Kings Canyon National Parks, Sequoia National Forest and the Kaweah Rivers

  ~ More murals per square mile than Florence, Italy

  ~Three Airports Within 75 Miles - Visalia, Fresno/Yosemite, and Bakersfield.

There’s a lot happening in Visalia! From new business growth to some of the most aggressive new home building in the state, Visalia is changing and growing. Visalia was selected this year as the site of Marriott Hotel’s first full-service hotel in the California Central  Valley; an important sign that Visalia is a premier business meeting and vacation location. 

Visalia’s ideal climate means visitors enjoy year-round golf, tennis, fishing, boating, horseback riding, antique shopping, rafting and many other fun and educational activities. Three PGA-rated golf courses are available. The Tulare County Symphony, and a wide range of visual and performing arts, entertain and educate the community and visitors year-round. 

Visalia is an excellent choice for meetings and conventions due to our geographic location and the affordable meeting space and lodging rates available for  groups. We can accommodate groups from 50-3,000 and offer a variety of options for activities, tours and dining experiences.

The Visalia Convention & Visitors Bureau would be happy to provide all of the information necessary to make planning for your next meeting, convention or trip both affordable and convenient. Don’t wait, contact us today and discover the magic that Visalia can bring to your next event.

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