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Where California grows, plays & wanders.
Your basecamp to three national parks, endless farm country, and nine cities full of flavor, music, and 300 days of sunshine a year.
Three national parks. One valley.
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Yosemite
Granite giants, thundering waterfalls, and the most famous valley on Earth.
Sequoia
Walk among the largest living things on the planet, including General Sherman.
Kings Canyon
One of the deepest canyons in America — raw, wild Sierra wilderness.
Nine cities, nine personalities.
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Find your kind of adventure
From alpine summits to almond blossoms, tasting rooms to art walks — the Valley does it all.
Outdoor Adventure
Hiking, rafting, cycling & climbing.
ExploreFarm & Ag Tours
Blossom Trail, orchards & markets.
ExploreFood & Drink
Farm-to-table & global flavors.
ExploreWine & Beer
Tasting rooms & craft trails.
ExploreArts & Culture
Museums, murals & theaters.
ExploreFamily Fun
Zoos, water parks & museums.
ExploreSports & Rec
Golf, lakes, minor-league games.
ExploreShopping
Downtowns, boutiques & markets.
ExploreAmerica's farm-to-fork capital
This is where a quarter of the nation's food is grown — and you can taste it right at the source. Roadside stands, third-generation family restaurants, and chefs cooking within miles of the field.
- Blossom & Fruit Trail — ~60 miles of orchards, stands & U-pick farms
- Global flavors — Basque, Hmong, Armenian & Portuguese kitchens
- Wine & craft beer — Madera's foothill vineyards & downtown taprooms
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Signature events & festivals
Something new every season
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Ready-made itineraries
The Three-Park Grand Tour
Yosemite, Kings Canyon & Sequoia in one unforgettable long weekend.
Farm-to-Fork Foodie Weekend
Taprooms, taquerias, Hmong markets and a Tower District night out.
Valley Family Adventure
Zoos, water parks, cave tours and a big-tree hike the kids will love.
Drive the Majestic Mountain Loop
A legendary route linking all three national parks, foothill towns, and some of the best views in California — three parks in three days.
Stories & travel tips
10 unforgettable hikes for your first trip to the Sierra
June 28, 2026 · 8 min read
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The Valley's craft beer trail, one pint at a time
When & where to catch the Blossom Trail in bloom
Chasing the Bakersfield Sound through honky-tonk history
Stargazing under some of California's darkest skies
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