Overview
Porterville is a city in Tulare County in California's San Joaquin Valley.
1 things to do · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Porterville
Eagle Mountain Casino
Slots, table games, and poker. Gaming age 18+. Alcohol free casino.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jun–Oct. Summer highs reach about 79°F; winter lows dip to about 25°F. Wettest: Jan and Mar. (climate data from nearby Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BFL Meadows Field, Bakersfield — 44 mi away. Directions
- FAT Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Fresno — 62 mi away (major hub). Directions
Porterville is located 19 miles (30 km) east of California SR-99 via Ave 44 (CA SR-190).
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Food for you
Habi Sushi 920 W Henderson 559-789-0800 Sushi and Japanese food
Stafford's Chocolates 114 N. Main 559-784-6640 Chocolate candies and truffles made in the store. Also offers pastries, coffees and other beverages.
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Get in
Porterville is located 19 miles (30 km) east of California SR-99 via Ave 44 (CA SR-190).
Get around
Cars are by far the best way to get around. Public transport has buses that run once every 40 minutes. Routes are on Porterville city website. In addition they have vehicles formerly run by the city, now part of Uber. Fare is $3, twice city bus fare, and carry one fare at a time so there will be delays, and require smart phones.
Do
Eat
Habi Sushi 920 W Henderson 559-789-0800 Sushi and Japanese food
Stafford's Chocolates 114 N. Main 559-784-6640 Chocolate candies and truffles made in the store. Also offers pastries, coffees and other beverages.
Sleep
Nearby
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McFarland
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Sequoia National Forest
Park · 11 listings · 29 mi away
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