The oldest residential community between Stockton and Los Angeles, Visalia was settled in 1852. Today, as the city continues to grow, it prides itself on providing a small-town feel with all of the modern amenities and vibrancy that can be expected from a large California city.
When it comes to recreation, Visalia isn’t lacking by any means. Visitors who stumble upon the city can enjoy a scenic nature hike on the sequoia-lined paths of Sequoia National Park, go on a bike ride through Balch Park, go fishing or kayaking on the crystal clear waters of Lake Success, trek through Crystal Cave, go snowshoeing during the winter months, and take a weekend-long camping trip at the Sequoia National Forest Campgrounds.
Visitors wanting to tap into their creative side can enroll in an art class at Arts Visalia Visual Art Center or admire the creative process behind the Trash Enclosure, while golf lovers can play round of golf at Valley Oaks, history buffs can take a walking tour of historic Visalia, and fans of the performing arts can catch a live play at Visalia Fox Theater.
The best time to visit this vibrant city is June through August, as during this time the weather is generally stable and warm.
Visalia is home to an abundance of places to eat, including fast food chains, 5 star restaurants, and quaint cafes. The Jade Restaurant serves authentic Chinese food, Thai Basil Restaurant offers classic Thai food, and The Vintage Press Restaurant specializes in American fine dining. Perfect for the health conscious visitor, Farm Fresh Bowls is known for its sweet and savory meal bowls, made up of rice or couscous and a variety of toppings.
Visalia's residents and visitors are treated to a host of events each calendar year. The annual Downtown Christmas Parade and Visalia Christmas Tree Lighting are two of the city’s most popular Christmas events, offering festive cheer, tasty food, and a variety of fun holiday activities.
A day spent at the InteractiveU Children's Museum is a day well spent for families with children. The Museum features a variety off hands-on exhibits and hosts various special events for children such as Phunky Physics, Night at the Museum, Winter Camp, and Create a Vacuum Day.
Adventure Park is another family-friendly location, offering everything from go-karts and mini-golf, to classic arcade games. Families can spend the afternoon getting creative at Clay Cafe Visalia -- a family-friendly art center that offers guided craft and art projects for family members of all age -- or get up and active at Boingo’s, which offers a number of bounce houses and castles and obstacle courses.
This climate histogram shows you the weather patterns in Visalia. The warmest months in Visalia are April and June, when temperatures reach 111 ˚F. The coolest month is November, when temperatures drop to 29 ˚F. The wettest month in Visalia is January with 3.23 inches of rain, while the driest month is December with 0 inches of rain.
— My favorite thing about AllTheRooms is that it combines both rentals and hotels available so you can see an entire view of what is available in a certain area. I was able to see listings on AllTheRooms that I never even saw on other travel sites!
— Like the buttons on the calendar which say today, tomorrow - that will make it easy for booking on the road. Website looks great - clean and easy to understand.
— When I first opened up the AllTheRooms.com site, I was impressed right away... When I’m traveling, I don’t like to waste time searching multiple engines for accommodations, it gets overwhelming and frustrating fast. I want a unique, comfortable stay for the best deal
At AllTheRooms.com we have rentals from all of the best providers - Airbnb, Priceline, Agoda and more. We have 460 vacation rentals, hotels and other places to stay in Visalia ranging from inexpensive options to luxury places to stay. A vacation in Visalia can be affordable - our lowest price accommodation is available at $15 a night. On average, an accommodation in Visalia will cost you $80 per night.
If you want internet access during your stay in Visalia, then you can choose from over 274 accommodations that provide WiFi internet. We have 35 accommodations that include a breakfast included. You can maintain your workout routine by staying at one of 13 accommodations that provide gym facilities. If you are driving to Visalia, you'll want to pick from 290 places to stay that provide parking. 86 places to stay have a a pool or jacuzzi
AllTheRooms has 54 pet-friendly places to stay in Visalia, so if you're traveling with your pet you won't have any trouble.
In Visalia AllTheRooms currently aggregates hotels, vacation rentals, hostels from more than 3 providers, including 278 places to stay from Airbnb, 4 accommodations from Priceline and 4 places to stay from Agoda.
311 of our accommodations in Visalia have been reviewed and rated. 72% are rated great. You can instantly book any of 152 places to stay right now.