Fresno County Travel Guide

California

A cityscape with prominent buildings, including a large yellow structure with a tower and a building with a dome.
A mountainous landscape with a field of yellow flowers and dense green trees.
A mountainous landscape with a river, rocky terrain, and hikers.
A mountainous landscape with purple and yellow wildflowers, evergreen trees, and rocky outcrops.
A wooden suspension bridge in a forest.

Popular cities in Fresno County

A vintage sign for Fresno, stating "The Best Little City in the U.S.A. on Van Ness Ave."
Fresno
Known for Nature, Shopping and Natural parks
Nicknamed California’s Yearlong Playground, this city is a cultural hub, an outdoor destination and a popular stopping point en route to Yosemite National Park.

Reasons to visit

  • Woodward Park
  • California State University, Fresno
  • Fresno Chaffee Zoo
A calm lake with a clear blue sky, surrounded by dense forests and a distant shoreline.
Shaver Lake
Known for Lakes, Mountains and Relaxing
Relaxing Shaver Lake awaits: its lake views, hiking, forests and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Shaver Lake
  • Museum of the Sierra
  • Sierra Marina
A mountainous landscape with dense green forests and rocky cliffs under a clear blue sky.
Kings Canyon National Park
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Recreation
Visit this western national park to observe giant sequoias, forested canyons, marble caves and abundant and unusual wildlife.

Reasons to visit

  • Roaring River Falls
  • Cedar Grove Village
  • Big Stump Trail
A calm lake surrounded by dense forests and distant mountains under a clear sky.
Hume
Known for Dining, Nature and Natural parks
Experience quaint Hume: its natural setting, dining, camping and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Hume Lake
  • General Grant Tree
A rugged mountain landscape with prominent rock formations and sparse vegetation.
Coalinga
Known for Dining, Excursions and Family-friendly
Explore relaxing Coalinga: its dining, desert views, spas and more!
A calm lake with two boats on the shore, surrounded by dense forest and mountains in the background.
Lakeshore
Known for Family-friendly, Dining and Skiing
Love dining, skiing and nature? Get away to Lakeshore!

Stay near popular Fresno County attractions