Vanessa & Chris's Guidebook for Kern River Valley

Vanessa & Chris
Vanessa & Chris
Vanessa & Chris's Guidebook for Kern River Valley

Food Scene

Our absolute favorite place to eat! Their food is fresh, organic, full of flavor, perfect texture and made with love! They are open Thursday to Sunday.
Kern River Ceviche Company
Our absolute favorite place to eat! Their food is fresh, organic, full of flavor, perfect texture and made with love! They are open Thursday to Sunday.
178 Bar & Grill
Great food, delectable steaks cooked and seasoned to perfection every time, good service, amazing cocktails and a STUNNING view! This is considered a fine dining restaurant, however, we've gone there casual many times and fit right in. The restaurant has a beautiful covered patio with a wood burning fireplace which is also dog friendly.
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Ewings on the Kern
125 Buena Vista Dr
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Great food, delectable steaks cooked and seasoned to perfection every time, good service, amazing cocktails and a STUNNING view! This is considered a fine dining restaurant, however, we've gone there casual many times and fit right in. The restaurant has a beautiful covered patio with a wood burning fireplace which is also dog friendly.
Excellent beer and amazing food
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Kern River Brewing Co
13415 Sierra Way
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Excellent beer and amazing food
Paradise Cove Lodge
10700 CA-178
Sierra Vista Restaurant
16575 California 178
Local favorite
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Don Sombrero Mexican Restaurant
4107 Lake Isabella Blvd
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Local favorite
Dick Weed's Brews & Grub
Riverside Grill
Just 10 minutes away in Lake Isabella. They make delicious hand tossed pizza and we love their hot wings.
Pizza Factory
5640 Lake Isabella Blvd
Just 10 minutes away in Lake Isabella. They make delicious hand tossed pizza and we love their hot wings.
Delicious pizza, salad bar and we enjoy the outdoor seating at night
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Pizza Barn
11401 Kernville Rd
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Delicious pizza, salad bar and we enjoy the outdoor seating at night
Small town diner with delicious food and nice people
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Nelda's Diner
5128 Lake Isabella Blvd
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Small town diner with delicious food and nice people
Small casual restaurant that's in our neighborhood. Always hits the spot when we crave Mexican food. Plus we love walking there when the weather is nice.
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El Portal Mexican Grill
12598 Mountain Mesa Rd
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Small casual restaurant that's in our neighborhood. Always hits the spot when we crave Mexican food. Plus we love walking there when the weather is nice.
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El Rio Mexican & American Food
13423 Kern River Dr
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Red Rooster Cafe
12408 Mountain Mesa Rd
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Best porterhouse steak served here!
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Johnny McNally's Lodge
7300 Kern River Hwy
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Best porterhouse steak served here!
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Cheryl's Diner
11030 Kernville Rd
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Delicious burgers
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McNally's Outpost
11301 Kernville Road
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Delicious burgers
Great Mexican food
La Bikina Mexican Grill
6106 Lake Isabella Boulevard
Great Mexican food
Mr taco
This is the original burger stand which is 15 minutes north of Kernville right next to Johnny McNally’s Fairview Lodge. Best to call to confirm their hours because it changed during Winter. You can park next to the burger stand and walk down the path to the river. There's a nice sandy area for day use. It's one of our favorite spots to hangout for the day. There's a bridge that crosses over the river that takes you to a trailhead if you want to hike. There's also wifi you can log into... And of course you can grab a famous McNallys burger when you're hungry.
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McNally's Burger Stand
1941 Kern River Hwy
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This is the original burger stand which is 15 minutes north of Kernville right next to Johnny McNally’s Fairview Lodge. Best to call to confirm their hours because it changed during Winter. You can park next to the burger stand and walk down the path to the river. There's a nice sandy area for day use. It's one of our favorite spots to hangout for the day. There's a bridge that crosses over the river that takes you to a trailhead if you want to hike. There's also wifi you can log into... And of course you can grab a famous McNallys burger when you're hungry.
Something Sweeter
11117 Kernville Rd
Mt Mesa Lanes
4612 McCray Rd

Hiking

"How old is your soul?" I always wonder that standing under these majestic trees
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Trailhead des Trails der 100 Riesen
County Route 107
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"How old is your soul?" I always wonder that standing under these majestic trees
Simply gorgeous
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Unal Trail
Forest Route 25S17
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Simply gorgeous
River Trail
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Cannell Meadow Trails
Cannell Meadow
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Kern River Preserve
18747 CA-178
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Seven Teacups
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Dome Rock
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Whiskey Flat Trail
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Natural water slides
Alder Creek
Natural water slides
This dramatic cave is one of the most unique hiking destinations in the Kern River Valley. The cave is very large and has beautiful limestone rock formations. This trail is rated moderate to difficult. A flashlight or headlamp is necessary to enter the cave. Moisture can be prevalent inside the cave and temperatures are much lower than on the hike. Plan accordingly.
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Packsaddle Trail
1941 Kern River Hwy
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This dramatic cave is one of the most unique hiking destinations in the Kern River Valley. The cave is very large and has beautiful limestone rock formations. This trail is rated moderate to difficult. A flashlight or headlamp is necessary to enter the cave. Moisture can be prevalent inside the cave and temperatures are much lower than on the hike. Plan accordingly.
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Remington Hot Springs Trailhead
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The Needles
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Neighborhoods

Restaurants, antique shops, Riverside Park and an overall great small town vibe. Great place to visit!
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Kernville
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Restaurants, antique shops, Riverside Park and an overall great small town vibe. Great place to visit!

Adventures

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Sierra South Mountain Sports
11300 Kernville Rd
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Kern River Outfitters
6602 Wofford Blvd
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Mountain & River Adventures Rafting & Camping
15775 Sierra Way
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French Gulch Marina
California 155
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Bars

They host karaoke, DJ nights and live music. Call ahead to see what they have in store for the evening.
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Kernville Saloon
20 Tobias St
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Sportsman's Inn
11123 Kernville Rd
Kern River Tavern
178 Bar & Grill
The Wet Spot
Hut

History

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Kern Valley Museum
49 Big Blue Rd
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Silver City Ghost Town
3829 Lake Isabella Blvd
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