Tehachapi Travel Guide

  Father and Daughter grapevine pruning
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  • Father and Daughter grapevine pruning
      Father and Daughter grapevine pruning
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  • Cutting canes down to the bottom buds
      Cutting canes down to the bottom buds
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  • Lunch break: sub sandwiches, chips and cookies
      Lunch break: sub sandwiches, chips and...
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  • 2012
      2012
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  • Fire Season 2012
      Fire Season 2012
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 One Of The Best Places To Visit! 


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In a nutshell

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 A Lovely Place for Weekend 

 

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Things to Do  

TUSCANY IN TEHACHAPI-SOUZA FAMILY VINEYARD

TUSCANY IN TEHACHAPI-SOUZA FAMILY VINEYARD, Tehachapi

 travelgourmet Says:  This could be the start of something big. Wine has been around since man first squeezed grapes and set it aside to ferment. Since that time wine has grown up to be one of man's most recognized drinks, "the nectar of the gods" as one once put it. the party, dinner, gathering,... 

NO DINOSAURS HERE, JUST HIGH DESERT WINE

NO DINOSAURS HERE, JUST HIGH DESERT WINE, Tehachapi

 travelgourmet Says:  Triassic Legacy Vineyards and you might think that Fred Flintstone will be waiting for you behind the tasting bar. Maybe, even worry that the extinct raptor has come back to life. Well, you are partially right. Triassic is for the time frame of 248 to 206 Million Years Ago.... 

TAHACHIAPI TRAIN DEPOT

TAHACHIAPI TRAIN DEPOT, Tehachapi

 travelgourmet Says:  "All Aboard!" From out of the west, we return to yesteryear, the mighty call was made to get on the steam spitting locomotive with passenger cars or rail cars and a caboose. This was a train making a stop at the original Tehachapi Depot built in 1876. It burned down and was... 

PRIDE IN THE MURALS

PRIDE IN THE MURALS, Tehachapi

 travelgourmet Says:  Murals tell the colorful history of Tehachapi. Downtown Tehachapi is a quaint area of shops, stores, boutiques, restaurants and markets. What you are looking for is the murals that have been painted on the side walls of buildings and even a retaining wall. I was unable to... 

Chalk on the Walk~Yearly Event

Chalk on the Walk~Yearly Event, Tehachapi

 Yaqui Says:  Chalk on the Walk is a yearly event sponsored by Tehachapi Valley Arts Association, Gallery 'N' Gifts, and Main Street-Tehachapi, with proceeds from the event going to Art Scholarships and Grants for local students. Applications for Chalk on the Walk are usually available at... 

Hotels  

Best Western Country Park Hotel

 2 Reviews and 46 Opinions  Best Western is becoming my look for hotel in cities through out the west. Reason? The in town... 

Fairfield Inn & Suites Tehachapi

 1 Review and 73 Opinions  We had not made a reservation beforehand, but at the Reception Desk they offered several discounts,... 

Restaurants  

Cafe 58: Reopened!

Cafe 58: Reopened!, Tehachapi

 Yaqui Says:  This wonderful restaurant was once called The Cattleman's Bar & Grille and it was closed for over 4 years. It has reopened as Cafe 58. It use to serve breakfast, but it no longer does. I surmise that the breakfast crowd was slim. We tried it out once on the way to work in... 

Mountain Crossing Restaurant: ~Closed & Gone:(

Mountain Crossing Restaurant: ~Closed & Gone:(, Tehachapi

 Yaqui Says:  Sadly this place has closed down and recently has been torn down. A little sad about it, because it was local history. Now it is just a memory.The food is good and priced reasonable. The decor is simple, but comfortable. Has a wonderful view of the tracks across the street.... 

THE APPLE SHED: FAMOUS TURKEY POT PIES-THUR & FRI ONLY

THE APPLE SHED: FAMOUS TURKEY POT PIES-THUR & FRI ONLY, Tehachapi

 travelgourmet Says:  Apples are red and so is the Apple Shed. Well, actually white with red trim with red apple cut outs on the building. The Apple Shed was once the location for a potato shed for farmers. Burned down twice, and built back to the old look everyone wanted.Confusing to me is the... 

Shopping  

Tehachapi Christian Store: Special gifts~

Tehachapi Christian Store: Special gifts~, Tehachapi

 Yaqui Says:  This wonderful store has wonderful Christian books, Bibles, music CD’s, DVD’s for both sale and rental, gifts, home décor, jewelry, loads of greeting cards, vert nice apparel, and church supplies. They also can special order items.HoursMon-Fri 10am - 6pm, & Sat 10am... 

Barber Shops and Hair Salons~: Hair Cut Alley:)

Barber Shops and Hair Salons~: Hair Cut Alley:), Tehachapi

 Yaqui Says:  Bob's Hot Rod Barber Shop111 S Green St(661) 823-9641Mirabella Hair Salon By Alicia109 South Green Street(661) 823-1631 ‎Lucky Barber Shop107 South Green Street(661) 823-5426 Cross Streets: Between CA-58-BR and W F St/E F St 

Local Customs  

Locals and Members Prune Vineyards

Locals and Members Prune Vineyards, Tehachapi

 travelgourmet Says:  Once a year after winter has come and is about to leave, say late February or early March and the vineyards that are springing up in Tehachapi need pruning to set the vines for new growth and plump grapes. The small town community spirit is alive in Tehachapi. Many locals... 

VISIT WITH VTER YAQUI, OUR OWN "DEE"

VISIT WITH VTER YAQUI, OUR OWN "DEE", Tehachapi

 travelgourmet Says:  Okay. You want to get away from the big cities and you want a little slower pace. A nice 2 day getaway from most California cities and even Nevada cities to Tehachapi could be what you are looking for in a getaway. Tehachapi is high desert country and is a lot cooler in... 

Warnings and Dangers  

LOOK OUT FOR TULE FOG

LOOK OUT FOR TULE FOG, Tehachapi

 travelgourmet Says:  Tule fog can happen any time damp ground and dry warm air meet and in the Central Valley of California and sometimes even down to near Tehachapi on Hwy 58 but mainly on Hwy I-5 through Bakersfield. While taking a short getaway to Tehachipi, I was visiting the vineyards in... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Tehachapi Murals

Tehachapi Murals, Tehachapi

 Yaqui Says:  I am very proud of the murals Tehachapi has. I think it is a lost art that is surely making a come back. I personally rather see beautiful art than a blank cold brick. So browse around and check out the murals. The Historic Tehachapi Loop ~Ace Hardware on Tehachapi Blvd... 

SHADES OF THE WINDMILL PROPELLER STYLE

SHADES OF THE WINDMILL PROPELLER STYLE, Tehachapi

 travelgourmet Says:  One of the largest wind farms owned by several companies is located in Tehachapi with over 5,000 wind turbines and is the second largest collection of wind generators in the world (The largest is at the Altamont pass, near Livermore and the San Francisco Bay area), but is... 

Tehachapi Pass Marker~

Tehachapi Pass Marker~, Tehachapi

 Yaqui Says:  Tehachapi Pass became the preferred route connecting the Mojave and the San Joaquin Valley after John C. Fremont and Kit Carson passed this way during the 2nd Fremont Expedition in 1844. Situated at the Southern edge of the Sierra Nevada. Tehachapi Pass provided a reliable... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Horse Thief Country Club and Golf Course
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Many of my friends who golf love to come here. The course is great and beatifully groomed. Rates for playing and cart rental are very reasonable. They have group and Senior rates available. They have also the 19th Hole Bar & Grille (661)822-5400 Ext. 383

Stallion Springs lake is used during fire seasons.

Equipment: Pro shop has a wide selection of golf apparel and equipment.

Updated Jan 1, 2013

Address: 28950 Horse Thief Drive, Tehachapi, Ca

Phone: (661) 823-8571

Website: http://www.horsethiefcountryclub.com/

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COMIC RELIEF IN TEHACHAPI.....BOSS HOG CAR

COMIC RELIEF IN TEHACHAPI.....BOSS HOG CAR, Tehachapi

 travelgourmet Says:  You have decided to drive out to Cummings Valley to visit the wineries and off the road ahead to the right it looks like a police car is sitting there watching traffic. As you get closer, you see before your eyes a tiny car sitting up high on a platform. What is this? Well,... 

Tehachap Street Maps

Tehachap Street Maps, Tehachapi

 Yaqui Says:  These street maps are located right off Tehachapi Blvd and illustrate many of things to see and do in Tehachapi such as sightseeing, restaurants, shopping, and so much more.Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce209 E. Tehachapi Blvd. P.O. Box 401 Tehachapi CA 93581 661-822-4180... 

Greater Tehachapi Chamber Of Commerce

Greater Tehachapi Chamber Of Commerce, Tehachapi

 Yaqui Says:  Sadly they had to tear down the old commerce building, but have replaced it with a lovely new building. Would you believe it? Yeah, we actually have a wonderful Chamber of Commerce. They are awesome and are involved with so much activities in our wonderful little city.... 

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