Visalia (via SR-198), Tulare, just to name a couple.
San Jose is closer to the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco and Oregon then Fresno. Fresno is closer to the Atlantic Ocean, Bakersfield, CA and Nevada then San Jose. As written the question is incomplete since it fails to mention what those two California cities are supposed to be closer to.
The major cities in California's Central Valley are Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield, Stockton, and Modesto. These cities are known for their agricultural contributions to the region and their growing populations. Each city offers its own unique culture and attractions for visitors and residents.
Fresno Fullerton
San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, Bakersfield, San Jose, Fresno, Anaheim, Irvine, Riverside and a few other places.
Bakersfield, Palm Springs and Calexico are all cities in the deserts of California.
Fresno is a city with a population of 505,882 as of 2012. It is surrounded by Selma, Fowler, Easton, Del Ray and Sanger.
Bakersfield is a large city at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley in Kern County, California, United States. It is one of the fastest-growing large-population cities in the USA, and is located roughly equidistant between Los Angeles and Fresno, 110 mi (180 km) to the south and north respectively. Bakersfield is the 11th fastest growing city in the United States with a population of over 100,000, and the fastest growing city in the United States with a population of over 250,000. ***As of 2008, the population was estimated at 328,692 within the city limits, making it the 11th largest city in California and the 57th largest city in the United States according to U.S. Census estimates. The Bakersfield Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) has a population of 780,711, making it the 65th largest metropolitan area in the country. It is California's third largest inland city, after Fresno and Sacramento. The city's economy relies on agriculture, petroleum extraction and refining, and manufacturing.
Some of the most important cities in California are Los Angeles, Fresno, and San Fransisco.
Bakersfield is a pretty large city, so it has its share of movie theatres and parks. It is also about 100 miles from Fresno and Los Angeles, so a visit to either of those cities is within the question. You could contact the Bakersfield Chamber of Comerce to find out about events happening around the time you visit as well.
Some California desert cities:Bakersfield Calexico Palm Springs Mojave
Los Angles, Fresno, San Francisco, Shasta, Monterrey, Carmel
They are Los Angeles, San Diego, Fresno, San Fransisco, and San Jose.