California Central Valley Day Trips Things To Do

Long considered by campers, hikers and anglers to be the hidden gem of the Sierra National Forest, Bass Lake Recreation Area is one of Northern California's most popular outdoor recreation spots. Bass lake a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life with year-round activities. … [Read more...]

Located 80 miles northeast of Fresno in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Huntington Lake was constructed in 1912. The lake is part of the Big Creek Hydroelectric Project that provides power to Southern California. The lake has four dams and feeds into Shaver Lake to the southwest. One of the most … [Read more...]

Sequoia-Kings Canyon Park's point of interest. Things to do and see along the Generals Highway. Tucked side by side in the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains, east of the San Joaquin Valley. Both parks are connected by a single road that provides nearly 866,000 acres of outdoor adventure in the … [Read more...]

Mercey Hot Springs is located in a remote corner of Fresno County. The nearest town is Los Banos, 35 miles from the resort. If you are looking for a quiet place to relax and rejuvenate, Mercey Hot Springs is it. Mercey Hot Springs was originally a sheep ranch along the stagecoach route to New … [Read more...]

Caswell Memorial State Park is located along the Stanislaus River near the town of Ripon, California. The Park is about an 80-mile drive from San Francisco and is a nice destination for a weekend camping trip. Caswell Memorial State Park is surrounded by farmland, but the area around the river … [Read more...]

Fresno County is one of California's largest counties with nearly 6,000 square miles. Our List of Fresno County day trips has something for everyone. Tourist attractions, national parks, hidden gems, and family-friendly destinations. Whether you are a local or just passing through Fresno County … [Read more...]

Bravo Farms is a roadside attraction on Highway 99 Tulare and Fresno. The Kettleman City location is the largest of the four Bravo Farms stores. The theme here is the wild west, complete with a ghost town, restaurant, huge farm store, there is even an area for dogs to play. There is something for … [Read more...]

Travelers who find themselves with a little time while making the trek from northern to southern California should take a detour in Fresno, to visit the fascinating subterranean home of Baldassare Forestiere. A Sicilian immigrant who was born in 1879, and came to America in the early 1900s to … [Read more...]

Located in the small town of Bodfish, Silver City Ghost Town. The town is a must-see for old western buffs, history enthusiasts, and ghost hunters alike. Silver City is truly a testament to the Kern River Valley's long and colorful history. Visitors receive a first-hand account of what it must … [Read more...]

Covering 17 acres of land in Bakersfield is the California Living Museum. Both a zoo and a botanical garden, the California Living Museum is an ideal place for a family day trip. All of the animals and plants are native California’s species and the museum has been set up to educate the public. As … [Read more...]

Mono Hot Springs is located in the Sierra National Forest, northeast of Fresno. If you are looking for an amazing wilderness experience with some of the comforts of home then Mono Hot Springs Resort is well worth checking out. With the completion of the Kaiser Pass Road in 1927 visitors were able … [Read more...]

Kern County is often referred to as the “Golden Empire” and for good reason. Kern County is located in the southern Central Valley of California. It extends east beyond the southern slope of the eastern Sierra Nevada range into the Mojave Desert. The area was first settled in 1866 has a rich … [Read more...]

On average over half a million visitors a year enjoy fishing, boating, and camping at Don Pedro Lake. There are more than 160 miles of shoreline and over 12,000 acres of land to explore. Three separate campgrounds offer guests a variety of amenities and environments to experience during their … [Read more...]