Why Live in Tulare Southeast
Tulare Southeast is a growing suburban neighborhood known for its new construction homes and diverse housing styles, including modern, traditional, ranch-style, and Mediterranean-inspired designs. The area is characterized by large subdivisions with quiet residential streets, spacious lots, and many homes featuring long driveways and multicar garages. Residents often have private pools, especially in the northern part near East Tulare Avenue. Families in Tulare Southeast send their children to schools in the Tulare City School District, with Mission Oak High School being highly rated and offering specialized programs in arts, media, and entertainment. While dining and entertainment require a short drive, the neighborhood is within a 10-minute drive of most amenities in Tulare. Local highlights include Del Lago Community Park, known for its lake, basketball hoops, and splash area, and Cypress Park, which offers walking paths, picnic areas, and sports courts. The Elk Bayou Soccer Complex and Elk Bayou Regional Park provide additional recreational options with soccer fields, a baseball diamond, and playgrounds. For dining, residents frequent Vejar’s Mexican Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge, Black Bear Diner, La Piazza Ristorante Italiano, and Wimpy’s Hamburgers. Shopping is convenient with Smart & Final, Target, and the Tulare Outlets nearby. The neighborhood benefits from several bus stops provided by the Tulare County Regional Transit Agency and quick access to California State Route 99 for trips to Visalia and beyond.