Kern district, California, United States

Places to visit near Lebec

Lebec is a town in Kern district, California, United States, home to about 1,468 people. Within 50 km by road there are 28 places to visit — 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 0 parks and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Castac Valley (3 km), Tejon Pass (6 km) and Fort Tejon State Historic Park (6 km).

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Lebec, California
Lebec, Kern district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lebec at a glance

Location
Kern district, California, United States
Population
about 1,468
Coordinates
34.8416° N, 118.8648° W
Places within 50 km
28 (28 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Lebec

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lebec: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lebec

49 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lebec. The closest is Castac Valley (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lebec

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lebec. The closest is Wind Wolves Preserve (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Lebec

26 parks within 100 km of Lebec. The closest is Warring Park (60 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lebec

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lebec. The closest is Quail Lake (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Lebec

14 museums within 100 km of Lebec. The closest is Kern County Museum (79 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Lebec

8 churches within 100 km of Lebec. The closest is Bethlehem Priory of Saint Joseph (53 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lebec

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lebec
  2. 3 km Castac Valley · viewpoint, Kern
  3. 7 km Grapevine Peak · peak, Kern
  4. 4 km Fort Tejon State Historic Park · fort, Kern
  5. 15 km Hungry Valley Oak Woodland Natural Preserve · viewpoint, Ventura
  6. 6 km Tejon Pass · viewpoint, Los Angeles
  7. 6 km Back to Lebec

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lebec by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1849Castac Valley (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens533Wind Wolves Preserve (33 km)
    Parks026Warring Park (60 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs419Quail Lake (16 km)
    Museums014Kern County Museum (79 km)
    Other attractions011Scream (65 km)
    Churches08Bethlehem Priory of Saint Joseph (53 km)
    Temples03Goliath (65 km)
    Forts & heritage12Fort Tejon State Historic Park (6 km)
    Beaches & coast02San Buenaventura State Beach (93 km)
    Waterfalls01Bouquet Waterfalls (66 km)

    Lebec: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lebec?

    Castac Valley (viewpoint, about 3 km), Tejon Pass (viewpoint, about 6 km), Fort Tejon State Historic Park (fort, about 6 km), Grapevine Peak (peak, about 10 km), Hungry Valley Oak Woodland Natural Preserve (viewpoint, about 12 km), Tecuya Mountain (viewpoint, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lebec?

    28 places on Spotwander: 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lebec?

    Castac Valley, about 3 km by road; Tejon Pass (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Lebec?

    Wind Wolves Preserve, about 33 km by road; Sespe Wilderness (40 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Lebec?

    Warring Park, about 60 km by road; Six Flags Magic Mountain (65 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lebec?

    Start in Lebec, visit Castac Valley, then Grapevine Peak, then Fort Tejon State Historic Park, then Hungry Valley Oak Woodland Natural Preserve, then Tejon Pass, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lebec?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Lebec

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lebec’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lebec on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.