Visalia, California
Visalia is a city of 143,939 people in Tulare County, California, founded in 1874.
Why visit Visalia
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 58 parks and trails, 217 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Visalia, Visalia Fox Theatre, Bank of Italy and Hyde House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; December lows average 38°F.
Weather in Visalia
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Visalia
Visalia ( vy-SAYL-yə, vih-) 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.
From the Wikipedia article Visalia, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Visalia Fox Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Visalia, California, United States
Museums and landmarks5
Bank of Italy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Building in Visalia, California
Hyde House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Visalia, California, United States
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic building in downtown Visalia, California, United States
Tulare County Museum
Museum · 3.6 mi
Tulare County Museum
27000 South Mooney Blvd, Visalia
Parks, trails and playgrounds58
Cutler Park
Park · 5.7 mi
Park in California, United States of America, United States of America
46 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes217
Amigos Restaurant & Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.6 mi
Family Restaurant ~ Mexican Cuisine ~ Sports Bar ~ Banquet Facility ~ Orders To Go ~ Delivery
5113 West Walnut Avenue, Visalia
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00
Good Times Cafe
Diner · American · 2.7 mi
Family-owned and operated 1950's American diner.
4132 South Mooney Boulevard, Visalia
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:00-20:00
Tokyo Garden | Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant · Japanese, Sushi, Dessert · 2.1 mi
Creative sushi rolls plus traditional Japanese cuisine in a relaxed, basic space with a full bar.
3320 South Fairway Street, Visalia
Mo-Th 11:30-20:30; Fr 11:30-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:30
Applebee's
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
5325 Avenida de Los Robles, Visalia
11:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-01:00
Applebee's
Diner · American · 2.2 mi
3400 South Mooney Boulevard, Visalia
Su-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-25:00
El Taco Salcero Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.3 mi
1737 West Caldwell Avenue, Visalia
Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa-Su 08:00-21:00
Kuppa Joy - The Joy Thru
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
108 South Akers Street, Visalia
Mo-Sa 06:00-15:00; Su off
Maverick's Coffee Compny
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.9 mi
238 East Caldwell Avenue, Visalia
Mo 06:00-12:00; Tu-Fr 06:00-15:00; Sa 07:00-13:00
Me n Ed's Pizza Parlor
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.9 mi
1530 North Ben Maddox Way, Visalia
Su-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00
Our Little Pizza Place
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich, Salad · 2.1 mi
3010 North Mooney Boulevard, Visalia
Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 11:00-15:00
205 more on the map.
History
The area around Visalia was first settled by the Yokuts and Mono Native American tribes hundreds of years ago. When the first Europeans arrived is unknown, but the first to make a written record of the area was Pedro Fages in 1722.
When California achieved statehood in 1850, Tulare County did not exist. The land that is now Tulare County was part of the vast County of Mariposa. In 1852, some pioneers settled in the area, then called Four Creeks. The area got its name from the many watershed creeks and rivers flowing from the Sierra Nevada Mountains. All the water resulted in a widespread swampy area with a magnificent oak forest. The industrious group of settlers petitioned the state legislature for county status, and on July 10 of that same year, Tulare County became a reality.
One of the first inhabitants of a fort built by the settlers was Nathaniel Vise, who was responsible for surveying the new settlement. In November 1852, he wrote, "The town contains from 60–80 inhabitants, 30 of whom are children of school age. The town is located upon one of the subdivisions of the Kaweah River and is destined to be the county seat of Tulare." In 1853, that prediction became a reality and Visalia has remained the county seat since that time. Visalia is named for Nathaniel Vise's ancestral home, Visalia, Kentucky.
From the History section of Visalia, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay16
Holiday Inn Express Visalia - Sequoia Gateway Area
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
5625 West Cypress Avenue, Visalia
La Quinta Inn & Suites Visalia/Sequoia Gateway
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
5438 West Cypress Avenue, Visalia
Churches and places of worship57
Melody of Praise Christian Center Pentecostal Church of God
Church · Pentecostal · 2.3 mi
3747 South Demaree Street, Visalia
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter-Day Saints · 2.1 mi
4000 West Caldwell Avenue, Visalia
Visalia Nazarene Church
Church · Nazarene · 2.2 mi
3333 West Caldwell Avenue, Visalia
Visalia United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 2.4 mi
5200 West Caldwell Avenue, Visalia
Shopping44
Gas and EV charging32
Schools, colleges and libraries96
Healthcare19
American Renal Associates - Kaweah Dialysis Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
3446 South Mooney Boulevard, Visalia
Kaweah Health Visalia Dialysis Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
5040 West Tulare Avenue, Visalia
Passport Health Visalia Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
3120 West Main Street, Visalia
Premier Walk-In Medical
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
4025 Caldwell Avenue, Visalia
Sequoia Regional Cancer Center–Radiation Oncology
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
4945 West Cypress Avenue, Visalia
South Court Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
1620 South Court Street, Visalia
Map of Visalia
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 38°F | 2.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 42°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 45°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 55°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 62°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 67°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 65°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 60°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 52°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 43°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 38°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Visalia (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Tulare County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-09-13: Sqf Fire Complex (Fire)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Farmersville 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Tulare 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Exeter 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Dinuba 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Lindsay 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Hanford 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Kingsburg 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Reedley 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Corcoran 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Selma 23 mi northwest, about 37 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Visalia Acequia Ave., Capricorn90, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Visalia Town Center Post Office circa 1960, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- 2009-0725-CA-Visalia-BankofItalty, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- 2009-0725-CA-Visalia-HydeHouse, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
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