Joel & Heidi’s Guidebook

Joel & Heidi
Joel & Heidi’s Guidebook

Local Fresh

Delicious breakfast and lunch. Pick up and enjoy on your way to Sequoia National Park. Tip: call ahead to order and avoid the lines. https://www.farmfreshbowls.com/visalia-c1t0l
Farm Fresh Bowls
5427 W Cypress Ave
Delicious breakfast and lunch. Pick up and enjoy on your way to Sequoia National Park. Tip: call ahead to order and avoid the lines. https://www.farmfreshbowls.com/visalia-c1t0l
Fresh produce, friendly people. Open on Saturday mornings from 8:30am-11:30am year round and seasonally closer to our place. Delicious food truck options on site, too. https://www.visaliafarmersmarket.com/
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Visalia Farmer's Market
2231 W Caldwell Ave
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Fresh produce, friendly people. Open on Saturday mornings from 8:30am-11:30am year round and seasonally closer to our place. Delicious food truck options on site, too. https://www.visaliafarmersmarket.com/

Food scene

Upscale dining downtown Visalia. https://www.fugazzisbistro.com/visalia-main-st From the website: Reaching across California’s Central Valley, Fugazzis is a well known name participating in public gatherings, family functions, and a destination point for travelers near and far. The foundation of Fugazzis success lays in our culture. The DNA of our family consists of genuine, caring, hospitable, driven, and focused people who love to serve. Without our dedicated and passionate staff, Fugazzis would not be the California favorite we are today.
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Fugazzis
127 W Main St
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Upscale dining downtown Visalia. https://www.fugazzisbistro.com/visalia-main-st From the website: Reaching across California’s Central Valley, Fugazzis is a well known name participating in public gatherings, family functions, and a destination point for travelers near and far. The foundation of Fugazzis success lays in our culture. The DNA of our family consists of genuine, caring, hospitable, driven, and focused people who love to serve. Without our dedicated and passionate staff, Fugazzis would not be the California favorite we are today.
Our favorite place to eat! If you've yet to have tri-tip beef, this is the place!. Sandwiches, salads, ice cream all at affordable prices. Low key, quiet, and popular. Our date night location of choice. https://www.bravofarms.com/tulare/
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Bravo Farms Restaurant
1691 Retherford St
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Our favorite place to eat! If you've yet to have tri-tip beef, this is the place!. Sandwiches, salads, ice cream all at affordable prices. Low key, quiet, and popular. Our date night location of choice. https://www.bravofarms.com/tulare/
Some of the best meat in Visalia. If you're looking to use the grill, look no further. They also serve lunch and dinner on the patio. http://blqualitymeats.com/
B L Quality Meats
720 South Demaree Street
Some of the best meat in Visalia. If you're looking to use the grill, look no further. They also serve lunch and dinner on the patio. http://blqualitymeats.com/
All new upscale dining experience in Visalia. Enjoy outdoor seating and delicious food. https://elderwoodvisalia.com/
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The Elderwood
210 North Court Street
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All new upscale dining experience in Visalia. Enjoy outdoor seating and delicious food. https://elderwoodvisalia.com/
Old time ice cream shop! Massive scoops eaten family style, or order single servings. Also get their ice cream to go! https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Ice-Cream-Shop/Superior-Dairy-127202640655119/
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Superior Dairy Product Co Inc
325 N Douty St
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Old time ice cream shop! Massive scoops eaten family style, or order single servings. Also get their ice cream to go! https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Ice-Cream-Shop/Superior-Dairy-127202640655119/
One of the best coffee shops in Visalia. https://componentcoffeelab.com/
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Component Coffee Lab
513 E Main St
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One of the best coffee shops in Visalia. https://componentcoffeelab.com/
Amigos | Restaurant & Cantina
5113 W Walnut Ave
Great food, 50's themed, friendly staff.
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The Corner Cafe
5219 W Goshen Ave
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Great food, 50's themed, friendly staff.
Delicious burgers, chicken sandwiches, and large, customizable salads.
Stacked Bar And Grill
Delicious burgers, chicken sandwiches, and large, customizable salads.
Iconic West Coast burger chain that's often a top rated burger place in the nation. Order like a local using the 'secret menu' by going to the secret menu page on the In-n-Out website. We recommend 'animal style' burgers and fries!
In-N-Out Burger
1933 S Mooney Blvd
Iconic West Coast burger chain that's often a top rated burger place in the nation. Order like a local using the 'secret menu' by going to the secret menu page on the In-n-Out website. We recommend 'animal style' burgers and fries!

Neighborhoods

Historic downtown Visalia is filled with shops and restaurants. Many of the shops close by 5, so check out the shops during the day.
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Downtown Visalia
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Historic downtown Visalia is filled with shops and restaurants. Many of the shops close by 5, so check out the shops during the day.
A great place for food and coffee before or after your visit to Sequoia National Park. Gas stations, too.
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Three Rivers
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A great place for food and coffee before or after your visit to Sequoia National Park. Gas stations, too.

National Parks

The earlier you go, the less traffic you will encounter. We typically leave by 7am and find that we can see most everything before the crowds show up. It's also cooler there in the morning. https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm
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Εθνικό Πάρκο Sequoia
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The earlier you go, the less traffic you will encounter. We typically leave by 7am and find that we can see most everything before the crowds show up. It's also cooler there in the morning. https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm
One of the most beautiful places in California! From our place, you're in Yosemite Valley in 3 hours. https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm
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Εθνικό Πάρκο Γιοσεμίτι
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One of the most beautiful places in California! From our place, you're in Yosemite Valley in 3 hours. https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm
Near Kings Canyon National Park, this historic store has been around for 100 years! Minkler, one of California’s historical small towns, situated east of Fresno on State Route 180. Established in the early 1890s by Charles Ozro Minkler, a pioneer rancher from Iowa, the town remains a snapshot of pre-modern California. https://kmph.com/news/local/minkler-cash-store-celebrates-its-100th-birthday
Minkler Cash Store
18243 E Kings Canyon Rd
Near Kings Canyon National Park, this historic store has been around for 100 years! Minkler, one of California’s historical small towns, situated east of Fresno on State Route 180. Established in the early 1890s by Charles Ozro Minkler, a pioneer rancher from Iowa, the town remains a snapshot of pre-modern California. https://kmph.com/news/local/minkler-cash-store-celebrates-its-100th-birthday

Sightseeing

Central Valley locals love Avila Beach. Clean, quiet, safe, quaint, relaxing. https://visitavilabeach.com/
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Avila Beach
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Central Valley locals love Avila Beach. Clean, quiet, safe, quaint, relaxing. https://visitavilabeach.com/
A beautiful and worthwhile stop, Balch Park is a peaceful getaway at an elevation of about 6000 feet. Learn more at https://www.tularecountytreasures.org/balch-park.html.
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Balch Park
48200 Bear Creek Rd
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A beautiful and worthwhile stop, Balch Park is a peaceful getaway at an elevation of about 6000 feet. Learn more at https://www.tularecountytreasures.org/balch-park.html.
Hidden and unique place that some of the locals don't even know about. Visit undergroundgardens dot com
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Forestiere Underground Gardens
5021 W Shaw Ave
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Hidden and unique place that some of the locals don't even know about. Visit undergroundgardens dot com
Not only is this the largest tree in the world, but it's the largest organism in the world!
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Δέντρο Γενικού Σέρμαν
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Not only is this the largest tree in the world, but it's the largest organism in the world!
A beautiful short walk among some of the largest of the Sequoia trees!
General Grant Grove, California 93628, Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες
A beautiful short walk among some of the largest of the Sequoia trees!

Family Fun

Less than a mile away, enjoy water slides, mini golf, go-karts, arcade, and more. Family fun! https://adventurepark.com/
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Adventure Park
5600 W Cypress Ave
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Less than a mile away, enjoy water slides, mini golf, go-karts, arcade, and more. Family fun! https://adventurepark.com/
Our kids love the huge tree house, small petting zoo, and kid friendly atmosphere. We love the gift shop with delicious cheese samples and unique gift items. Plus, the restaurant there has great food! https://www.bravofarms.com/traver/
The Shoppe @ Bravo Farms
36005 CA-99
Our kids love the huge tree house, small petting zoo, and kid friendly atmosphere. We love the gift shop with delicious cheese samples and unique gift items. Plus, the restaurant there has great food! https://www.bravofarms.com/traver/
https://www.fresnochaffeezoo.org/
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Ζωολογικός Κήπος Fresno Chaffee
894 W Belmont Ave
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https://www.fresnochaffeezoo.org/
Big L Ranch is a unique experience! Family-owned and operated, you can pick blueberries, enjoy the Kaweah River, and more! Check their website to see what's available as they are seasonal. https://biglranch.com/
Big L Ranch
20899 Ave 322
Big L Ranch is a unique experience! Family-owned and operated, you can pick blueberries, enjoy the Kaweah River, and more! Check their website to see what's available as they are seasonal. https://biglranch.com/
Owned and operated by John McWilliams, this little shop is packed full of amazing western antiques. Lots to look at and John encourages kids to explore and ask questions.
Three Rivers Village Antiques
41665 Sierra Dr
Owned and operated by John McWilliams, this little shop is packed full of amazing western antiques. Lots to look at and John encourages kids to explore and ask questions.

Hiking

360 degree panoramic views of valley below and the Sierra Mountains above. Easy walk to the rock, then a lot of stairs to the top. It's worth it! Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYYX91etEXQ and check this site: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/moro-rock-trail
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Moro Rock Trail
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360 degree panoramic views of valley below and the Sierra Mountains above. Easy walk to the rock, then a lot of stairs to the top. It's worth it! Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYYX91etEXQ and check this site: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/moro-rock-trail
When the mountain snowmelt slows down in mid to late summer, Slick Rock park emerges from underwater. Park and walk 5-10 min and enjoy the rocky shores of the river.
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Slick Rock Recreation Area
39883 Sierra Dr
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When the mountain snowmelt slows down in mid to late summer, Slick Rock park emerges from underwater. Park and walk 5-10 min and enjoy the rocky shores of the river.