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Fresno
United States · FAT
Central Valley base for Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia.
About
Fresno is a city in the San Joaquin Valley of California, United States. It is the county seat of Fresno County and the largest city in the greater Central Valley region, as well as the most populated city in Central California. It covers about 114.7 square miles (297 km2) and had a population of 542,107 as of the 2020 census, making it the fifth-most populous city in California, the most populous inland city in California, and the 33rd-most populous city in the nation.
Known for
- hiking · excellent
- nature · excellent
- affordability · good
- family friendly · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan59°F8d wet
- Feb64°F7d wet
- Mar67°F9d wet
- Apr77°F4d wet
- May87°F2d wet
- Jun98°F0d wet
- Jul104°F0d wet
- Aug102°F0d wet
- Sep95°F1d wet
- Oct83°F1d wet
- Nov68°F4d wet
- Dec58°F7d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Axe Throwing in FresnoFrom $37 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Fresno Fiasco Scavenger HuntFrom $16 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Semi Private Tour to Sequoia National Park with LunchFrom $300 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Yosemite & Glacier Point SUV / Van Tour Including Hotel PickupFrom $1,075 · 4.8/5Book with Viator →
Day Tour to Kings Canyon National ParkFrom $300 · 4.8/5Book with Viator →
Semi Private Yosemite Valley Tour with Hotel Pick Up and LunchFrom $300 · 4.7/5Book with Viator →
Tours from Viator. Prices and availability are theirs; we may earn a commission when you book.
Plan the trip
Fly into Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), about 3.6 mi away.
Nearby destinations
The closest places to Fresno we have written up.