Overview
Tulare is a city in Tulare County in California's San Joaquin Valley.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 9 places to stay
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Best things about Tulare
World Ag Expo
The world's largest annual agricultural exposition is held annually at the International Agri-Center and attracts more than 100,000 attendees.
Tulare Historical Museum
Preserving and showcasing the history of the City of Tulare.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Feb–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 98°F; winter lows dip to about 35°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jan and Mar. (climate data from nearby Hanford)
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.
- FAT Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Fresno — 45 mi away (major hub). Directions
- BFL Meadows Field, Bakersfield — 56 mi away. Directions
California State Route 99 bisects Tulare. SR-99 allows access from Fresno to the north and from Bakersfield to the south.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning World Ag Expo
- Afternoon Tulare Historical Museum
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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
Map
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Get in
By car
California State Route 99 bisects Tulare. SR-99 allows access from Fresno to the north and from Bakersfield to the south.
By plane
See
Do
Buy
Shop Preferred Outlets (Tulare Outlet Mall)
Regional outlets featuring Bass, Ralph Lauren, Carter's, GAP, Banana Republic, and the Galaxy Theaters
Sleep
Stay Comfort Suites
Stay Garden Inn
Stay Moto-Rest Motel
Stay Quality Inn Sequoia Area
Stay Village Inn Motel
Go next
- Sequoia National Park - Home to the world's largest trees, this park is about 25 miles (40 km) to the east of Tulare.
Nearby
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Lemoore
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