First, let me welcome you to Tehachapi.

The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome you to the charming community of Tehachapi.

Tehachapi offers an abundance of recreation opportunities.

Tehachapi's newest museum opened in early 2022 at the Tehachapi Municipal Airport, but it already had a long history in Kern County.The Golden Age of Flight Museum is dedicated to the county's aviation history from 1920 to the 1950s. Museum founder Todd Schultz calls this period the “Golden …

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Since 1968, the Tehachapi Community Theatre — now Tehachapi Community Theatre Association — has presented wonderful theatrical productions, with plays staged at various locations including the former Wells School auditorium until a downtown home at the BeeKay Theatre became available.

Located a short drive from Tehachapi, Tomo-Kahni served as the winter village of the Kawaiisu people for more than 2,000 years. The site's State Historic Park now boasts archaeological remains and scenic views amid a landscape that has been relatively untouched since ancient times.

When discussing the history of railroading in the Tehachapi area, there is little doubt that the star of the show for rail enthusiasts is California Historical Landmark No. 508, otherwise known as the Tehachapi Loop. Constructed between 1874 and 1876, this civil engineering landmark made up …

If going on a sailplane ride is on your bucket list, then Skylark North is the place to call.

A highlight of summer in Tehachapi is the Farmers Market held every Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. in downtown Tehachapi.

Late in 2020, wine growers in Tehachapi achieved a milestone some had worked on for years — designation of the region as an AVA (American Viticultural Area) by a division of the federal government.

While most people travel to Tehachapi via private vehicle, there are several other ways to get to and from town:

Abundant Life Pentecostal Church of God, 19434 W. Valley Blvd.; 661-822-7715

Tehachapi's history is celebrated on a series of 16 plaques installed along Green Street.

Tucked away at the foot of Three Peaks, a rock outcropping on the northern border of 116 acres along Woodford-Tehachapi Road, northeast of Highway 58, the Cesar E. Chavez National Monument is one of the Tehachapi area’s hidden gems.

To be ready for the future, it's often helpful to understand the history and past that paved the way for the present. The museums of Tehachapi help people do just that and are both informative and entertaining.

There are three main shopping districts in Tehachapi for your purchasing needs: Central Tehachapi, West Tehachapi and Old Town.

In a literal sense, renewable energy fills the air of the Tehachapi Mountains.

So much fun, culture and history await during your visit to Greater Tehachapi!

Tehachapi was once a vast, spacious valley with tall, waving grasses, wild game and running streams. Magnificent oaks grew in profusion along with pine and fir. With the Tehachapi Mountains to the south and the tip end of the great Sierra Nevada range to the north, the valley was blessed wit…

Tehachapi has embraced and supported a burgeoning beer industry with breweries, brewpubs and more.

Whether it's sunny and warm or chilly outside, there's plenty to do at Tehachapi area parks and other facilities administered by Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District.

In its early years, Tehachapi was a hub for a cattle ranching region and also saw huge herds of sheep moved through its pastures in the spring and early summer.

Tehachapi has always had its natural beauty and small-town mountain charm that has drawn people from afar. But in the last few years, more travelers are going out of their way to visit the Land of Four Seasons.

Mountain Athletics took another big step in reforming their identity as one of the top high school programs in Kern County, establishing new school records in multiple team sports last school year.

Two decades after the first commercial vineyard was planted in Tehachapi, a still-growing wine industry has become one of the largest visitor draws in the region.

Train enthusiasts, sometimes referred to as “railfans,” are known to be passionate about the history of the railroads, and that history in the Tehachapi area is particularly rich. But you don’t have to be a railfan to be curious and captivated by the stories — and a visit to the Tehachapi De…

Private vehicles remain the most common method of transportation in Tehachapi. However, the town also provides two forms of public transportation, a taxi service, two rental car locations and access to ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft for those without a private ride.

Tehachapi has no shortage of restaurant options. Besides offering a variety of popular national brands, the area boasts independently owned eateries with atmospheres ranging from casual to fine dining. There are also wine bars, award-winning wineries and independent breweries offering a sele…

There’s always something fun to do in Tehachapi. Both tourists and residents can enjoy entertainment and attractions all year long. Events listed here are subject to change and new events are added regularly.

For more than a century, visitors to Tehachapi have stopped alongside Woodford-Tehachapi Road for a view of trains making their way around the famous Tehachapi Loop.

The beloved Tehachapi Mountain Festival returns for its 60th year in 2023, celebrated — as always — on the third weekend in August.

Local historians have a tough job of researching Tehachapi’s earliest cemeteries. The who, what and whens are often elusive, and buried 6 feet under along with the dearly departed.

The pride of eastern Kern County seems to look a little different almost every time it appears.

In a literal sense, renewable energy fills the air of the Tehachapi Mountains.

Tehachapi's very own authentic German bakery has been serving the finest baked goods for nearly two decades.

Tehachapi has long been known for some of the best tree-ripened apples in the country. Depending on the variety and the challenges of the year, harvesting typically begins in late August and continues as late as November.

The historic Downtown Tehachapi Walking Tour is in the heart of the community. It's easily walked with numerous restaurants, shops of all kinds and museums along the way.

Tehachapi is a great place to call home, offering affordable housing, low crime rates, clean air and favorable weather along with friendly people. If you are interested in relocating to Tehachapi, the following resources may be helpful:

The pandemic was hard on everyone and disrupted many long-established businesses and organizations. In some ways, Tehachapi's arts community is still recovering — but the long lockdown also allowed many people more time to pursue their passions, and the arts are still alive and well in Tehachapi.

In 1987, local historian Pat Gracey wrote a 100-year history for St. Malachy Roman Catholic Church's centennial commemoration.

Tehachapi is a mountain oasis, positioned between the arid Mojave Desert and sprawling valleys. Its weather is unlike adjacent areas, as the elevation provides pleasant summers and cool temperatures. Wind is common (and the source of the local wind industry). Snow can be expected during wint…

After 125 years, Nuwä baskets returned to Kern County in May 2023.

Surely every local economy reflects a unique mix of businesses and livelihoods — but how many can boast a combination as eclectic and surprising as Tehachapi?

In addition to hotels and motels in and around Tehachapi, visitors will find many options at AirBNB.com and VRBO.com, making it possible to find just the right accommodation for your visit. 

The mountainous region of Tehachapi is a wonderful place to host a wedding, family reunion or business retreat. Located in the beautiful Tehachapi Mountains, the city offers many hotels, restaurants and churches with scenic views and pleasant atmospheres and a number of venues are found in t…

There are many opportunities for hiking in and around the Tehachapi area for people of all skill levels.