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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Lemoore
Skip Lemoore unless you need a cheap bed near NAS Lemoore or a quick stop on CA-198. Half a day is enough for the town itself.
Lemoore is a small San Joaquin Valley town best known for Naval Air Station Lemoore and as a pit stop on State Route 198 between Interstate 5 and Highway 99. There are no major tourist attractions; most visitors pass through in under an hour. The town has a handful of chain hotels and basic eateries, making it a practical overnight for travellers heading to or from the coast or Yosemite.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jun–Aug (extreme heat, 38°C (100°F)+), Dec–Jan (fog)Jun–Aug (extreme heat, 100°F (38°C)+), Dec–Jan (fog)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $70–100 excl. bed · Mid $100–150 excl. bed · High $150+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911 · Lemoore Police (non-emergency) +1 559 924-9570
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee (diner) | $2–3 |
| Burger and fries | $10–15 |
| Beer (domestic, bar) | $4–6 |
| Motel room (budget chain) | $62–80 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $4.00–5.00 (check) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- FAT · Fresno Yosemite International
- About 50 km (31 mi) north-east via CA-198 and CA-99; 40 min drive.About 31 mi (50 km) north-east via CA-198 and CA-99; 40 min drive.
Typical fares
- Fresno airport → Lemoore (taxi or rideshare)
- about $60–80 (check)
- Gas station to motel (local driving)
- under $5
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
You need a car. The town is spread out along CA-198; no public transit of use to a visitor. Parking is free and plentiful.
See and do
Known for
- Naval Air Station Lemoore
- Gateway to Kings County farm country
- Cheap motels on CA-198
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kettleman City | CA-198 west to I-5 south, about 25 min | 30 min |
| Hanford | CA-198 east, about 15 min | 20 min |
| Fresno | CA-198 east to CA-99 north, about 40 min | 45 min |
Sleep
- CA-198 corridor (east side)
- Most motels are along Bush Street (CA-198) east of downtown; easy access to the highway.
- Near NAS Lemoore
- A few hotels west of town; quieter but no walkable dining.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Hello |
| Thank you | Thank you |
| How much? | How much? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Where is the bathroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer temperatures regularly exceed 38°C; carry water and sun protection.
- Fog in winter (Dec–Jan) can reduce visibility on CA-198 to near zero; drive with caution.
- No Uber or Lyft coverage is reliable; plan to drive yourself.
Lemoore is a quiet agricultural town with low crime. The main risks are heatstroke in summer and road accidents in winter fog.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Lemoore yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Naval Air Station Lemoore
- Gateway to Kings County farm country
- Cheap motels on CA-198
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Lemoore, revision 4991902 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4991902
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Lemoore
Take me to this address, please
Take me to this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Lemoore Police (non-emergency)+1 559 924-9570
English is universal; no local phrases needed.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/lemoore). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.