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City guide

Visalia, California

Visalia is a city in the agricultural San Joaquin Valley of California. The population was 141,384 as per the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 141,384

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.

Airports

Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS) 5.8 mi to the centre
9501 W Airport Dr, Visalia, CA 93277 β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Great Lakes Airlines) Β· direct flights to 1 destination incl. Los Angeles (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Great Lakes Airlines ZK (BE1) Β· 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 β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Mefford Field (TLR) 12 mi to the centre
Tulare, CA, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Corcoran Airport (CRO) 23 mi to the centre
Corcoran, CA, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Porterville Municipal Airport (PTV) 24 mi to the centre
Porterville, CA, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Sequoia Field 8.4 mi to the centre
Visalia, CA, US
Outdoor
Exeter Airport 9.9 mi to the centre
Exeter, CA, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

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 β€” 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 Β· Kings County, California Β· Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit Β· Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit Β· Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach