Nestled at the base of the magnificent Sierra Nevada Range, Visalia's Central California location is an asset to both businesses and visitors. The city is located at the intersection of State Highway 99 and 198, 185 miles north of Los Angeles and 225 southeast of San Francisco.

Visalia is also located only hours away from California's major scenic and entertainment attractions. Besides its convenience to other parts of the state, Visalia is the gateway to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, one of the most dramatic landscapes in North America. At 14,494 feet in elevation, the summit of Mt. Whitney, on Sequoia National Park's eastern boundary, is the tallest peak in the continental United States. The majestic Giant Sequoia trees, reaching heights of 300 feet, as well as the beautiful panoramas of lakes, evergreens, meadows and wildlife throughout the Sequoia National Forest and the Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, are just an hour's scenic drive from downtown Visalia.

For information on hosting your convention in Visalia, go to www.VisitVisalia.org