Kern County Travel Guide

California

A sunset over a desert landscape with sparse vegetation and distant mountains.
A sunset over mountains with a colorful sky.
A rocky desert landscape with a person walking towards a large cliff formation.
Kern County
Kern County

Popular cities in Kern County

Bakersfield
Bakersfield
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Business
This Californian city is best known as the birthplace of famous country western music stars. Its blooming arts scene and outdoor adventures add to its appeal.

Reasons to visit

  • Dignity Health Arena
  • The Park At River Walk
  • Buck Owens Crystal Palace
A fast-flowing river with large rocks and green vegetation along the banks.
Kernville
Known for Rivers, Beer and Rafting
Trip time! Discover the riverfront, beer and hiking in Kernville.

Reasons to visit

  • Sierra South Mountain Sports
  • Cannell Trail
Wide view of lots of wind turbines generating power on a hillside at a wind farm near the Tehachapi Mountains in California.  Clear blue sky.
Tehachapi
Known for Family-friendly, Entertainment and Hiking
Experience the live music, entertainment and cafes in Tehachapi!

Reasons to visit

  • Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park
Five Fingers Peak in the Eastern Sierra at sunrise, Ridgecrest, CA.
Ridgecrest
Known for Family-friendly, Lakes and Deserts
Escape to quaint Ridgecrest! Enjoy its desert views, museums and lake views.

Reasons to visit

  • China Lake Golf Course
A dry valley with mountains in the background and a clear blue sky.
Delano
Known for Family-friendly, Business and Shopping
Love opera, basketball and sunny weather? Get away to Delano!
A concrete structure labeled 'ISABELLA DAM' with a bridge, a dry lakebed, and mountains in the background.
Lake Isabella
Head to sights like Lake Isabella and Sequoia National Forest as you discover Lake Isabella.

Stay near popular Kern County attractions