Why go
- City in California, United States.
- Served by Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS).
History
Visalia is a city in the agricultural San Joaquin Valley of California. The population was 141,384 as per the 2020 census. Visalia is the fifth-most populous city in the San Joaquin Valley, the 38th most populous in California, and 183rd in the United States. As the county seat of Tulare County, Visalia serves as the economic and governmental center to one of the most productive agricultural counties in the country.
Where to stay
513 N Encina St, Visalia, CA 93291 · jdhydehistoricinn.com
210 N Court St, Visalia, CA 93291 · thedarlingvisalia.com
5625 W Cypress Ave, Visalia, CA 93277 · ihg.com
1016 E Prosperity Ave, Tulare, CA 93274 · ihg.com
5438 W Cypress Ave, Visalia, CA 93277 · wyndhamhotels.com
3300 W Mineral King Ave, Visalia, CA 93291 · lampliterinnvisalia.com
4747 W Noble Ave, Visalia, CA 93277 · hilton.com
1720 E Mineral King Ave, Visalia, CA 93292 · facebook.com
4801 W Noble Ave, Visalia, CA 93277 · wyndhamhotels.com
210 E Acequia Ave, Visalia, CA 93291 · choicehotels.com
1100 N Cherry St, Tulare, CA 93274 · hilton.com
300 S Court St, Visalia, CA 93291 · marriott.com
140 S Akers St, Visalia, CA 93291 · marriott.com
8715 W Hillsdale Ave, Visalia, CA 93291 · hilton.com
623 W Main St, Visalia, CA 93291 · sonesta.com
Indoor
4645 W Noble Ave, Visalia, CA 93277 · motel6.com
Restaurants & places to go
Japanese, Sushi, Dessert, Restaurant · Creative sushi rolls plus traditional Japanese cuisine in a relaxed, basic space with a full bar. Opening hours: Mo-Th… · tokyogardenvisalia.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Family Restaurant ~ Mexican Cuisine ~ Sports Bar ~ Banquet Facility ~ Orders To Go ~ Delivery Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa… · amigosvisalia.com
American, Restaurant · Family-owned and operated 1950's American diner. Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:00-20:00 Features:… · goodtimesdowntown.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:30-01:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1933 Mooney Boulevard, Visalia, 93277 · locations.in-n-out.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 · 3505 Walnut Avenue, Visalia, 93277 · locations.baskinrobbins.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 4505 South Mooney Boulevard, Visalia, 93277 · pandaexpress.com
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 4103 South Mooney Boulevard, Visalia, 93277 · locations.panerabread.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 3507 West Noble Avenue, Visalia, 93277 · popeyes.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-02:00; Su 07:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · 1377 East Noble Avenue, Visalia, 93292 · locations.tacobell.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1109 North Ben Maddox Way, Visalia, 93292 · thehumanbean.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 5103 West Walnut Avenue, Visalia, 93277 · mountainmikespizza.com
Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-15:00 · 1830 West Caldwell Avenue, Visalia, 93277
Thai, Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 11:00-19:00; Tu-Sa 10:00-20:00 · 1424 North Ben Maddox Way, Visalia, 93292
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · sizzler.com
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 3710 South Mooney Boulevard, Visalia, 93277
Ice Cream, Coffee, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 3902 South Mooney Boulevard, Visalia, 93277
Sushi, Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo, We-Sa 10:30-20:00; Su 10:30-18:00 Features: takeaway · 1120 North Ben Maddox Way, Visalia, 93292
Regional, Restaurant · Features: air conditioning · 216 North Willis Street, Visalia, 93291 · thevintagepress.com
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 1971 West Caldwell Avenue, Visalia, 93277 · stringsvisalia.com
Seafood, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Greek, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
AçAí, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Wings, Restaurant · Wings restaurant · 4125 South Mooney Boulevard, Visalia, 93277
Barbecue, Hawaiian, Restaurant · Barbecue/Hawaiian restaurant
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-16:00; Sa 08:00-13:00 Features: takeaway · 5427 West Cypress Avenue, Visalia, 93277 · farmfreshbowls.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-20:00 · 3841 South Mooney Boulevard, Visalia, 93277
Indian, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · 211 West Main Street, Visalia, 93291 · cafeindia559.com
Breakfast, Restaurant · Breakfast restaurant
Noodle, Restaurant · Noodle restaurant
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Indoor
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-19:00 Features: takeaway · 3726 South Mooney Boulevard, Visalia, 93277
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-22:00; Su 10:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 3704 South Mooney Boulevard, Visalia, 93277 · restaurants.elpolloloco.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-01:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 5325 Avenida de Los Robles, Visalia, 93291 · restaurants.applebees.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 06:00-22:00; We 06:00-18:00; Th-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 3101 South Mooney… · bk.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream · coldstonecreamery.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-21:00 Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 3030 North Dinuba Boulevard, Visalia, 93291 · visaliapanpanwok.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1301 East Houston, Visalia, 93292 · restaurants.subway.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 09:00-01:30; Fr,Sa 09:00-03:30 Features: takeaway · 542 West Riggin Avenue, Visalia, 93291 · locations.raisingcanes.com
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Tex-Mex restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 4607 South Mooney Boulevard, Visalia, 93277 · locations.dutchbros.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00 · 1530 North Ben Maddox Way, Visalia, 93292 · meneds.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:30-17:30 · 3730 South Mooney Boulevard, Visalia, 93277
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Airports
Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS) 5.8 mi to the centre
9501 W Airport Dr, Visalia, CA 93277 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Great Lakes Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Los Angeles (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Great Lakes Airlines ZK (BE1) · 1 route: Los Angeles
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Mefford Field (TLR) 12 mi to the centre
Tulare, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Corcoran Airport (CRO) 23 mi to the centre
Corcoran, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Porterville Municipal Airport (PTV) 24 mi to the centre
Porterville, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Sequoia Field 8.4 mi to the centre
Visalia, CA, US
Exeter Airport 9.9 mi to the centre
Exeter, CA, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS); 18 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: VIS has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Los Angeles).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Visalia, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · Kings County, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
Rail operator
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach