LIVING IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY
TULARE, CALIFORNIA
Tulare is known for it's strong sense of history and community. Tulare has made it a priority to preserve the best characteristics of small town life while still providing goods and services on par with more populated areas. In Tulare, merchants are anxious to provide personal service, education is a community endeavor, and the costs of living don't overwhelm. Tulare examplifies The Power Of Community.
Tulare has a rich agricultural history and each year is host to the World Ag EXPO, the largest agricultural products trade show in the world. However, Tulare has diversified to become a city with a broad industrial and retail base as well. The town's current commitment to economic growth and progress is evident in the ease by which new businesses can establish themselves in the community. In fact, Tulare is host to the Horizon Outlet Center, the only factory outlet mall in the region as well as a picturesqu downtown area. Giving you the best of the big city with community charm... that's Tulare.
Tulare's location also allows for easy access to the best recreation opportunities that California has to offer. In three hours or less you can get to San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Sierra Nevada Mountains or the California Coast. Skiing, surfing, shopping, site seeing - it's all within reach when you live in Tulare.
VISALIA, CALIFORNIA
Visalia is the fastest growing city in California's Central San Joaquin Valley and has become the premier location in Tulare County for cultural events. Besides offering affordable housing, quality educational facilities and easy access to retail outlets and services, Visalia is alive with community spirit. Visalia offers sophisticated options for accommodations, shopping, theater, live music, and recreation in a picturesque setting sheltered by the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Visalia is the largest city in Tulare County and functions as the County Seat. All county offices are located in Visalia including the County Office of Education and the Tulare County Superior Court. Visalia is also considered to be the gateway city to the breathtaking Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The two parks are California's oldest, but they have kept up with the times, offering activities for every season and premiere lodging and restaurant options.
Visalia has created the Visalia Industrial Park to provide manufacturing and distribution companies with direct access to State Highways 198 and 99. Because of Visalia's position in the state, 98% of people in California can be reached overnight which is valuable to the shipping and food industries.
PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
Nestled as the base of the beautiful foothills of the Sierras and surrounded by lush orchards full of fruits and nuts, Porterville is growing. This unique, vital city has a diverse blend of industries and cultures. With available and affordable housing, excellent local services and active, vibrant community members, you can definitely find the good life in Porterville.
Although Agriculture is Porterville's primary industry, recent years have brought in many light industrial, ag related companies as well as larger public facilities like the Sequoia National Forest Headquarters and the Army Corps of Engineers Lake Success Facility. Wal-Mart has also located a distribution center in Porterville to take advantage of it's proximity to major trade routes like State Highway 65 and 99.
Porterville's location also allows for easy access to the best recreation opportunities that California has to offer. In three hours or less you can get to San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Sierra Nevada Mountains or the California Coast. Skiing, surfing, shopping, scenic site seeing - it's all within reach when you live in Porterville.