LIVE IN FRESNO
Fresno, California, is a thriving city located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, known for its central position within the state and its rich agricultural heritage. It boasts approximately 300 days of sunshine a year, courtesy of the Mediterranean climate. It is the only metropolitan hub in California centered between three national parks–with Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia only a 90-minute drive from Fresno and Clovis. Known for its agricultural bounty, it is home to 1.88 million acres of the world’s most productive farmland. Fresno County has more than 10,000 hotel rooms and many state-of-the-art sporting and meeting venues.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Live near Fresno Chaffee Zoo
More than 200 species and incredible state-of-the-art exhibits! Experience unmatched encounters with wildlife. Feed a giraffe, touch a stingray and stand nose-to-nose with a sea lion. Pre-purchase a timed ticket to reserve an entry time to avoid a long wait, especially on weekends (the Zoo is a popular place!).
Watch your local Baseball team
Head Downtown to Chukchansi Park to catch a Minor League Baseball game or a professional soccer match. Partake in tailgating festivities, then cheer on the Fresno State Bulldogs football team at Bulldog Stadium. Watch the Fresno Monsters hockey team score on the ice, or a Fresno State basketball team dunk on the court.
Awaken your spirit at Yosemite National Park
The world-renowned views of Yosemite National Park are infamous for the steep granite cliffs, tremendous stretches of land loaded with giant trees, and majestic waterfalls. From Glacier Point, see unearthly views of iconic landmarks like Yosemite Valley, Half Dome and Yosemite Falls. Explore the park to see other landmarks like El Capitan, Bridalveil Falls and the gorgeous Tuolumne Meadows.
