Kern district, California, United States

Places to visit near Weldon

Weldon is a town in Kern district, California, United States, home to about 2,642 people. Within 50 km by road there are 201 places to visit — 92 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 forts & heritage, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens and 11 parks. The must-see places are Kern River Preserve (3 km), Lake Isabella (15 km) and Lake Isabella (16 km).

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

Weldon at a glance

Location
Kern district, California, United States
Population
about 2,642
Coordinates
35.6658° N, 118.2904° W
Places within 50 km
201 (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 Weldon

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

111 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Weldon. The closest is Nicolls Peak (6 km); the best-known is Kern River Valley (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Weldon

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Weldon. The closest is Lone Star Mine (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Weldon

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Weldon. The closest is Kern River Preserve (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Weldon

16 parks within 100 km of Weldon. The closest is Kern River Preserve (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Weldon

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Weldon. The closest is Lake Isabella (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Weldon

7 churches within 100 km of Weldon. The closest is Church Dome (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Weldon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Weldon
  2. 3 km Kern River Preserve · nature spot, Nye
  3. 13 km Lake Isabella · lake, Kern
  4. 3 km Lake Isabella · lake, Nye
  5. 7 km Isabella Main Dam · dam, Kern
  6. 33 km Bright Star Wilderness · nature spot, Kern
  7. 22 km Back to Weldon

Plan a longer trip from Weldon — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Weldon

    All places near Weldon by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Weldon by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints111Nicolls Peak (6 km)
    Forts & heritage47Lone Star Mine (23 km)
    Other attractions32Andress Spring (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens21Kern River Preserve (3 km)
    Parks16Kern River Preserve (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs7Lake Isabella (15 km)
    Churches7Church Dome (26 km)
    Beaches & coast6Robinson Bay (12 km)
    Waterfalls3Salmon Creek Falls (38 km)
    Museums3Maturango Museum (70 km)
    Caves2Greenhorn Cave (36 km)
    Treks2PCT - California Section F (42 km)

    Weldon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Weldon?

    Kern River Preserve (nature spot, about 3 km), Lake Isabella (lake, about 15 km), Lake Isabella (lake, about 16 km), Isabella Main Dam (dam, about 22 km), Bright Star Wilderness (nature spot, about 22 km), Kern River Valley (viewpoint, about 23 km).

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

    201 places on Spotwander: 92 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 forts & heritage, 27 other attractions, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Weldon?

    Nicolls Peak, about 6 km by road; Onyx Peak (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Weldon?

    Lone Star Mine, about 23 km by road; Bright Star Mine (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Weldon?

    Kern River Preserve, about 3 km by road; Canebrake Ecological Reserve (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Weldon?

    Start in Weldon, visit Kern River Preserve, then Lake Isabella, then Lake Isabella, then Isabella Main Dam, then Bright Star Wilderness, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Weldon?

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

    Towns near Weldon

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