Downtown Walking Tour

1. Tehachapi Museum. This structure was built in 1932 as the Kern County Branch Library. When a new library was constructed in 1981, the county gave the old building to the City of Tehachapi, with the stipulation that it be used as a public building. In 1982 the city leased it to the Tehachapi Heritage League to be used as a museum.

2. Errea House. The Errea family occupied this dwelling for 75 years. The structure was built by a doctor in “Old Town” (or “Tehichipa”) four miles west of Tehachapi, between 1870 and 1875. It was moved to this location on log rollers about 1900. It is the only surviving structure from the Tehichipa settlement. The Errea house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 29, 1997.

Swimming

The Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District operates the Dye Natatorium, a heated, indoor six-lane pool (25 yards) located at 400B S. Snyder, next to the Jacobsen Junior High School parking lot.  It is open various hours, year-long. Contact TVRPD for more information. (661) 822-3228; www.tvrpd.org.

Skate Park

Ollie Mountain Skate Park, an above-ground skateboard park, is an 11,000 square foot facility located in the West Park complex, 490 W. “D” St., Tehachapi. It is operated by the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District. Entrance fee is $1. Contact TVRPD for more information. (661) 822-3228; www.tvrpd.org.

Hunting and Shooting

Tehachapi Sportsman Club operates a shooting range just off Sand Canyon Road a half mile north of Highway 58. The range has two (2) trap houses with automatic machines and voice release microphones. Facilities include outdoor rifle range (50, 100, 200 and 300 yards), outdoor pistol range (7 to 50 yards), and archery targets. For information contact the club by mail, P.O. Box 496, Tehachapi, CA 93561. At the time of publication the club’s website was not active.

Four Seasons Hunting Club, located in the Cummings Valley, offers 400 acres for pheasant, chukar and quail hunting and a five-acre pond stocked with bass, blue gill and catfish.
25001 Banducci Rd., Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 831-8528
www.fourseasonshuntingclub.com

Hiking

Numerous trails in and around the area including Mountain Park  and the world-famous Pacific Crest Trail. Most land in the Tehachapi area is private with Mountain Park being an exception; the Pacific Coast Trail traverses a combination of public and private land. In all cases, please tread lightly.

Pacific Crest Trail
The Pacific Crest Trail is a National Scenic Trail that traverses the upper elevations of the western United States from Mexico to Canada. Covering 2,652 miles from border to border, the trail passes through six out of seven of North America's eco zones including high and low desert, old-growth forest and arctic-alpine country. Approximately 300 hikers attempt to complete the entire trek from southern to northern borders each year.  Thousands more enjoy exploring the best of the west including The Mojave Desert, the Sierra Nevada and Mt. Whitney, Yosemite National Park, Marble Mountain and the Russian Wilderness in Northern California, the volcanoes of the Cascades among them Mt. Shasta and Mt. Hood, Crater Lake, Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Rainier, and the remote Northern Cascades.   
After traversing the arid San Andreas Fault Zone, hikers frequently enjoy a respite in Tehachapi, a mere nine miles from the nearest trailhead.

Golfing

The game of golf is a popular way to pass the time in Tehachapi, thanks to scenic mountain vistas and ideal climate.
Tehachapi has two golf courses within its own borders: the Horse Thief Golf & Country Club in the Stallion Springs area and the Oak Tree Country Club in the Bear Valley area.
There are also two golf courses available in California City, approximately 30 miles to the east of Tehachapi.
Horse Thief Golf & Country Club
Horse Thief Golf Course is open to the public and offers an 18-hole, par 71.9 track (USGA rating) with more than 6,500 yards of playable area set amid giant oak trees and granite boulders.
The course is located in the Stallion Springs area of Tehachapi. For more information call (661)823-8571.
Oak Tree Country Club
The Oak Tree Country Club is located in the Bear Valley area of Tehachapi. Although the club is private, locals who are current members may bring visitors with them. The 9-hole golf course features more than 3,000 yards of play area.
For information call (661)821-5144.
California City Municipal Par 3 Golf Course
The California City golf course is located approximately half an hour to the east of Tehachapi. It features an 18-hole course. For more information, call (760)373-7165.
Tierra Del Sol Golf Course
Also located in California City is the Tierra Del Sol Golf Course. The 18-hole golf course offers nearly 7,000 yards of play area. For more information, call (888)465-6837.

Flight

Tehachapi’s beautiful blue sky is favored by pilots and can be enjoyed by visitors, as well. Popular attractions include Mountain Valley Airport (gliders and sailplanes) and hot air balloon rides:

Gliders and sailplanes

Fishing

Brite Lake is open year round for day use, camping and fishing. Passes are now available at the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District office, located at 490 W. D St., Tehachapi. Season passes are available for $45. Boat launching passes are $15. Passes are for day use only. The day use only fee is $5 per vehicle per day, boat launching $3 per boat per day (no gas engines, electric motors only), day use and boat launching $8 per day.
For more information call (661)822-3228.

Camping

Whether bringing along your home on wheels, or roughing it, Tehachapi offers a variety of facilities for campers including:

Brite Lake
Brite Lake is open year round for day use, camping and fishing. Passes are now available at the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District office, located at 490 W. D St.
Season passes are available for $45. Boat launching passes are $15. Passes are for day use only.
The day use only fee is $5 per vehicle per day, boat launching $3 per boat per day (no gas engines, electric motors only), day use and boat launching $8 per day.
A dump station is available for RVs and the cost is $5 per vehicle for non-campers.
Overnight camping is also available with 12 sites with water and electric hook-ups at $30 per vehicle, per night. Dry camping is $20 per vehicle per night. TVRPD does not take reservations for camping. Camping is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
There are also three picnic pavilions are available for group picnicking. Reservations and payment of rental fees must be made at least one week in advance for group pavilions.
For more information call (661)822-3228.

Bicycling

The Tehachapi area is a bicyclist’s paradise with numerous trails as well as scenic byways and terrain ranging from flat to grueling.