The Gateway to One of the Greatest Sights in the World, Welcome to Porterville! The Community - Porterville, California Known as the gateway to the Sequoia National Forest and the Sequoia National Monument, this is the true entryway to magnificent giant sequoias, creeks, rivers, a lake, forest with the biggest trees in the world, world class rock climbing, places to camp and hike, hunt and fish, and so much more. Porterville offers an old-town charm and pioneering spirit to visitors as well as serving as the port, if you will, as mentioned above to the Sequoia National Forest and the Great Western Divide Highway. Nestled up against the Sierra Nevada, Porterville is the entryway to winter fun as there are several areas on Sequoia National Forest in which to play in the snow. The community's charming downtown area offers a number of attractions such as unique boutique-style retailers, antique stores, restaurants, a multicultural art center and beautiful historic downtown murals. Mainstre...