Exeter, California Located in Central Valley region of California

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About Exeter, California
Nestled in the famous San Joaquin Valley, Exeter grows what is considered to be the best navel oranges in the world, and is known as the ‘Citrus Capital of the World’.  The town was named after the settler and Southern Pacific Railroad representative D.W. Parkhurst’s home town of Exeter, in England. In the early days, before the European settlers, this area was part of the vast plains that boasted herds of grazing elk, antelope, and deer, and profusely blooming wildflowers. Established in the late 1800s, the Gill Cattle Ranch was the largest cattle ranch in the US, owning or leasing over 6 million acres in 9 western states.

Today, Exeter is a quaint art and agricultural community known for its abundant supply of citrus, deciduous fruit and table grapes. Home to about 10,000 residents, the town sits at about 500 feet above sea level, at the base of the Sierra foothills of the San Joaquin Mountain range. This area is famous for the General Sherman tree, which is the world’s largest tree; Mount Whitney, which at 14,494 feet in elevation, is the highest peak in the continental USA; and the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The area is beautifully surrounded with snowcapped peaks dotted with lakes, offering some of the finest hiking, camping, fishing, and sightseeing in the state. The quaint downtown district has a charming small town atmosphere, and boasts a beautiful series of murals that reflects the town’s history and culture, fine dining establishments, and wonderful boutique and specialty shopping opportunities. Local events include festivals, parades, arts & crafts fairs and exhibits, garden walks, car shows, marathons, and more.

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Exeter Visitor, Community & Relocation Information
City of Exeter: Exeter, CA. Tel: (559) 592-3710
Exeter Chamber of Commerce: Exeter, CA. Tel: (559) 592-2919.
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks: Home to over 1200 species of plant communities, and over 250 animal species, these two parks feature immense mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees! Enjoy plenty of outdoor recreation, camping and more. Only 45 minutes from Visalia. For details – Click Here.
Sequoia Foothills Chamber of Commerce: Three Rivers, CA. Tel: (559) 561-3300



Visalia Convention & Visitors Bureau: We’ll help you plan for your next meeting, convention or trip to Exeter, Visalia and the Tulare County region. Visit us or check out our website for travel itineraries; special events; attraction information; lodging, shopping and dining options; group travel; and to plan your next meeting or convention. For Details – Click Here.

Nearby Cities & Towns
Dinuba, CA; Lindsay, CA; Porterville, CA; Reedley, CA; Springville, CA;
Squaw Valley, CA; Three Rivers, CA; Tulare, CA; Visalia, CA

Articles about Exeter

Sequoia Valley - The Perfect Summer Getaway: From parks, preserves and forests, to art and culture, fine dining and shopping, annual festivals and more - Tulare County in Central California is not only home to biggest trees and California’s agricultural center, the region is also a perfect summer getaway for family vacations, nature and outdoor adventures, romantic escapes, and more. Read more.  

Outlaws Connected to Tulare County in Central California - Tulare County has had its share of the old wild west’s outlaw activity with characters like Grat Dalton and the Dalton Gang, Christopher Evans and John Sontag; the notorious Black Bart; bandito Tiburcio Vasquez; ex-convict and murderer Jim McKinney; and murderer James McCrory. We recently interviewed Terry Ommen, Tulare County history buff about these crazed outlaws. Read more