Kern district, California, United States

Places to visit near Tehachapi

Tehachapi is a town in Kern district, California, United States, home to about 13,021 people. Within 50 km by road there are 114 places to visit — 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 11 parks and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Bethlehem Priory of Saint Joseph (10 km), Tehachapi Mountain (13 km) and Double Mountain (14 km).

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

Tehachapi at a glance

Location
Kern district, California, United States
Population
about 13,021
Coordinates
35.1322° N, 118.4490° W
Places within 50 km
114 (11 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 Tehachapi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tehachapi: 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 Tehachapi

92 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tehachapi. The closest is Black Mountain (10 km); the best-known is Tehachapi Mountain (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Tehachapi

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tehachapi. The closest is PSK Ranch Airport (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Tehachapi

24 parks within 100 km of Tehachapi. The closest is Railroad Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tehachapi

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tehachapi. The closest is Brite Valley 1083 Dam (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tehachapi

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tehachapi. The closest is César E. Chávez National Monument (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Tehachapi

5 churches within 100 km of Tehachapi. The closest is Bethlehem Priory of Saint Joseph (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tehachapi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tehachapi
  2. 10 km Bethlehem Priory of Saint Joseph · church, Kern
  3. 4 km Tehachapi Mountain · viewpoint, Kern
  4. 2 km Double Mountain · viewpoint, Kern
  5. 10 km Cummings Mountain · viewpoint, Kern
  6. 26 km César E. Chávez National Monument · monument, Kern
  7. 18 km Back to Tehachapi

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From travellers near Tehachapi

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tehachapi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4992Black Mountain (10 km)
    Forts & heritage2039PSK Ranch Airport (17 km)
    Other attractions2137Keene (18 km)
    Parks1124Railroad Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs422Brite Valley 1083 Dam (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens214César E. Chávez National Monument (18 km)
    Churches25Bethlehem Priory of Saint Joseph (10 km)
    Museums25Errea House Museum (1 km)
    Temples03Goliath (100 km)
    Waterfalls12Waterfall Canyon (12 km)
    Treks22PCT - California Section E (47 km)
    Beaches & coast01Tehachapi Afterbay (52 km)

    Tehachapi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tehachapi?

    Bethlehem Priory of Saint Joseph (church, about 10 km), Tehachapi Mountain (viewpoint, about 13 km), Double Mountain (viewpoint, about 14 km), César E. Chávez National Monument (monument, about 18 km), Cummings Mountain (viewpoint, about 19 km), Railroad Park (park, about 1 km).

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

    114 places on Spotwander: 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 21 other attractions, 11 parks, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tehachapi?

    Black Mountain, about 10 km by road; Tehachapi Mountain (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tehachapi?

    PSK Ranch Airport, about 17 km by road; Hard Luck Mine (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Tehachapi?

    Railroad Park, about 1 km by road; West Park (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tehachapi?

    Start in Tehachapi, visit Bethlehem Priory of Saint Joseph, then Tehachapi Mountain, then Double Mountain, then Cummings Mountain, then César E. Chávez National Monument, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tehachapi?

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

    Towns near Tehachapi

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