Tehachapi Journal • Wine Country Your Complete Guide to Tehachapi Wine Country Napa gets the headlines. Tehachapi gets the altitude, the mountain views, and increasingly, the wine to match. California wine country usually brings Napa or Sonoma to mind. But tucked into the mountains just 45 minutes from Bakersfield, Tehachapi has quietly built one of … Read more
Tehachapi Journal • Lifestyle Wine in the Mountains? Tehachapi’s Wine Country Is the Real Deal Tehachapi’s growing wine scene is quietly becoming one of the most unique mountain wine destinations in California. Most people don’t think of Tehachapi when they think of wine country. They should. Officially established in 2020, the Tehachapi Mountains American Viticultural … Read more
Tehachapi Journal • Community Events Summer Is Coming — and So Is the Tehachapi Farmers Market Farmers markets, concerts, festivals and community events are about to bring downtown Tehachapi back to life for the summer season. Mark your calendars for the return of one of Tehachapi’s favorite warm-weather traditions. The Tehachapi Farmers Market kicks off … Read more
Tehachapi Journal • Community Coffee With the Mayor: Tehachapi’s Most Relaxed Civic Tradition A simple monthly tradition continues bringing local residents and city leadership together over coffee and conversation. Not everyone has time for city council meetings, and that’s okay. But if you’ve ever wanted to actually talk to local leadership without an agenda or … Read more
Fishing in Tehachapi: A Local Guide to Lakes, Ponds & Day Trips Outdoors Explore · Tehachapi, California While Tehachapi isn’t a major fishing destination, the area offers several peaceful lakes, ponds, and nearby rivers that locals enjoy year-round. Whether you’re looking for a quick morning outing or a full-day fishing trip, here’s a complete guide … Read more
Tehachapi Mountain Festival: A Local’s Guide Annual Event Family-Friendly Events · Tehachapi, California Every year, Tehachapi comes together for one of its biggest traditions: the Tehachapi Mountain Festival. Think carnival rides, parades, live music, vendors, and that small-town community feeling that keeps people coming back year after year. If you’re planning a visit or you’re … Read more
Tehachapi Depot Museum: What to Know Explore · Attractions · Tehachapi, California Sitting right along the tracks in downtown Tehachapi, the Tehachapi Depot Museum is the heart of the town’s railroad story. It’s part museum, part community hangout, and the perfect first stop if you’re exploring local history or heading out to see the Tehachapi … Read more
The Tehachapi Loop: A Visitor’s Guide Explore · Attractions · Tehachapi, California Quick look Location: Between Tehachapi and Keene, off Highway 58 What it is: A 0.73-mile spiral of track where trains cross over themselves Best for: Railfans, photographers, families, history buffs Cost: Free overlook, no ticket required What Is the Tehachapi Loop? Completed in … Read more