Overview
Exeter is a city in Tulare County in California's San Joaquin Valley.
9 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jun–Oct. Summer highs reach about 79°F; winter lows dip to about 25°F. Wettest: Jan and Mar. (climate data from nearby Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- FAT Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Fresno — 46 mi away (major hub). Directions
- BFL Meadows Field, Bakersfield — 60 mi away. Directions
Exeter is 14 miles (22 km) east of California SR-99 via Ave. 280.
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Get in
Exeter is 14 miles (22 km) east of California SR-99 via Ave. 280.
Do
Lake Kaweah is just outside of town it's beautiful, and Sequoia National Park is about 30-40 minutes up the road.
Eat
Eat Gas n Grub
Cheap gas and cigarettes, and a nifty little hot-food counter with cheap and tasty corn dogs.
Eat Alejandras Mexican Restaurant
Mexican food.
Eat Vallarta Mexican Restaurant
Mexican food.
Drink
Sleep
Stay Kaweah Motel
Stay safe
For all emergencies, call 911 toll-free from any phone.
Fire and emergency medical service in Exeter is provided by the Tulare County Fire Department. 137 N. F St. +1 559 592-3714.
Law enforcement is provided by the Exeter Police Department. 100 N. C St. +1 559 592-3103.
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Dinuba
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Pixley
City / town · 7 listings · 24 mi away
Reedley
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Kingsburg
City / town · 6 listings · 27 mi away
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