The Central Valley Travel Guide
- Overview
- Places to Explore
- Sights
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Entertainment
- Shopping
- Travel Tips
- Features
- Fodor's Choice
- Deals
- Guidebooks
Among the world's most fertile working lands, the Central Valley is important due to the scale of its food production but, to be honest, it lacks substantial appeal for visitors. For most people, the Central Valley is simply a place to pass through on the way to greater attractions in the north, south, east, or west. For those willing to invest a little effort, however, California's heartland can be rewarding.
The Central Valley Hotels
The Central Valley has many chain motels and hotels, but independently owned hotels and bed-and-breakfasts also can be found. There's a fair selection of...read more
The Central Valley Restaurants
Fast-food places and chain restaurants dominate valley highways, but away from the main drag, independent and family-owned eateries will awaken your taste...read more
Fodor's Choice
Things To Do in The Central Valley
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The Central Valley
- $161* & up -- U.S. Flight Sale (R/T incl. Tax) CheapOair.com
- $119-$123 -- San Diego 4-Star Hotel, 55% Off Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
- $67 -- 3-Star Los Angeles Airport Hotel Hotwire.com
- $3250+: 8-Nt New Zealand & Fiji Self-Drive Package w/Air Pacific Holidays
The Central Valley Experiences
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Down under: Forestiere Underground Gardens is not the flashiest tourist attraction in California, but it is one of the strangest—and oddly... Read more
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Technology, Practical Travel Tips
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Arriving:· Forums Trip Reports
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First the costs:
JetBlue Boston to LAX: $159.80 per person
Virgin America LAX to Boston: $158.80 per person
Alamo car rental for 1 week for a standard sized car: $140 using a Visa discount code
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San Francisco:
Spent 5 days there after about 10-15 yrs. Read more
·California Forum
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We land in San Francisco in mid-afternoon and had planned on spending the night there before heading to Monterey for 3 nights then back to SF for another three. Read more
