San Joaquin Valley, CA
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Where to stay in San Joaquin Valley
Downtown Bakersfield
This central business district is hone to theaters, sports complex, museums, and historical landmarks. Enjoy shopping, dining, Arts District, Civic Center, and Mill Creek. Easily accessible via State Routes and public transit.
Roosevelt
While there might not be top attractions in Roosevelt, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Big Fresno Fair and Selland Arena.
Downtown Fresno
If you're spending some time in Downtown Fresno, Chukchansi Park and Saroyan Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Civic Center
If you're spending some time in Civic Center, Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium and Stockton Arena are top sights worth seeing.
Pinedale
Pinedale is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Riverpark Shopping Center and Woodward Park while you're in town.
Wheeler Ridge
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Wheeler Ridge. You might consider a stop by Outlets at Tejon while you're exploring the neighborhood.
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Popular places to visit
General Sherman Tree
You can learn about the history of Sequoia National Park with a stop at General Sherman Tree. Amble around the area's scenic parks or seek out the hiking trails.
Pinnacles National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Pinnacles National Park, a lovely green space in Paicines. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
University of California Merced
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of California Merced, a top college in Merced. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
California State University, Fresno
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit California State University, Fresno, during your travels in Fresno. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Fresno Chaffee Zoo during your trip to Fresno? Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.
Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, a lovely green space in Lancaster. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
- Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
- General Sherman Tree
- Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance
- Pinnacles National Park
- Save Mart Center
- California State University-Bakersfield
- University of California Merced
- Tachi Palace Casino
- California State University
- Edwards Air Force Base
- Fresno Convention Center
- Kern County Fairgrounds
- Table Mountain Casino
- Riverpark Shopping Center
- University of the Pacific
- Woodward Park
- Chukchansi Park
- Fresno Chaffee Zoo
- Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve
- Hume Lake
- Red Rock Canyon State Park
- Selland Arena
- Buck Owens Crystal Palace
- Kings Canyon National Park Big Stump Entrance
- Island Waterpark
- Los Padres National Forest
- Kern River
- Willow Springs International Raceway
- Outlets at Tejon
- Grant Grove Visitor Center
- Mechanics Bank Arena
- Lake Isabella