Kern district, California, United States

Places to visit near Mojave

Mojave is a town in Kern district, California, United States, home to about 4,238 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit — 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 parks, 10 forts & heritage and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Mojave Community Congregational Church (1 km), Mojave East Park (1 km) and Fremont Valley (16 km).

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

Mojave at a glance

Location
Kern district, California, United States
Population
about 4,238
Coordinates
35.0525° N, 118.1740° W
Places within 50 km
106 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Mojave

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mojave

68 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mojave. The closest is Standard Hill (6 km); the best-known is Fremont Valley (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Mojave

28 parks within 100 km of Mojave. The closest is Mojave West Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Mojave

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mojave. The closest is Old Tower (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mojave

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mojave. The closest is Proctor Lake (22 km); the best-known is Rosamond Dry Lake (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mojave

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mojave. The closest is Mojave East Park (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Mojave

9 museums within 100 km of Mojave. The closest is ESMoA (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mojave

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mojave
  2. 1 km Mojave East Park · nature spot, Kern
  3. 2 km Old Tower · heritage site, Kern
  4. 14 km Fremont Valley · viewpoint, Kern
  5. 17 km Mojave West Park · park, Kern
  6. 2 km Mojave Community Congregational Church · church, Kern
  7. 0 km Back to Mojave

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mojave by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4168Standard Hill (6 km)
    Other attractions1730Hungry Spring (22 km)
    Parks1928Mojave West Park (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1021Old Tower (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs417Proctor Lake (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens412Mojave East Park (1 km)
    Museums59ESMoA (21 km)
    Churches37Mojave Community Congregational Church (1 km)
    Temples03Goliath (100 km)
    Waterfalls12Waterfall Canyon (24 km)
    Treks22PCT - California Section F (46 km)
    Beaches & coast01Cuddeback Dry Lake (85 km)

    Mojave: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mojave?

    Mojave Community Congregational Church (church, about 1 km), Mojave East Park (nature spot, about 1 km), Fremont Valley (viewpoint, about 16 km), Old Tower (heritage site, about 2 km), Mojave West Park (park, about 2 km), Rosamond Park (park, about 26 km).

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

    106 places on Spotwander: 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 other attractions, 19 parks, 10 forts & heritage, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mojave?

    Standard Hill, about 6 km by road; Soledad Mountain (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Mojave?

    Mojave West Park, about 2 km by road; Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mojave?

    Old Tower, about 2 km by road; Lloyds Landing Airport (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mojave?

    Start in Mojave, visit Mojave East Park, then Old Tower, then Fremont Valley, then Mojave West Park, then Mojave Community Congregational Church, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mojave?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Mojave

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