Fresno is the 5th largest city in California, centrally located in the middle of the state, offering 300 days of sunshine a year. Traveling to other major locations in California from Fresno is easy - Los Angeles is approximately four hours south, the San Francisco Bay Area is approximately three hours north, and the Pacific Ocean is about two hours away. Fresno is located in proximity to three sites of natural beauty - Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, and Sequoia National Park.
Residents consider Fresno to be a community of unique charm, with the amenities of a large metropolitan city and the pleasantness of a small town.