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.
71 locals recommend
Ewings on the Kern
125 Buena Vista DrGreat 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.
Kern River Brewing Co
13415 Sierra WayExcellent beer and amazing food
Paradise Cove Lodge
10700 CA-178
Sierra Vista Restaurant
16575 California 178
Don Sombrero Mexican Restaurant
4107 Lake Isabella BlvdLocal 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 BlvdJust 10 minutes away in Lake Isabella. They make delicious hand tossed pizza and we love their hot wings.
Pizza Barn
11401 Kernville RdDelicious pizza, salad bar and we enjoy the outdoor seating at night
Nelda's Diner
5128 Lake Isabella BlvdSmall 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.
6 locals recommend
El Portal Mexican Grill
12598 Mountain Mesa RdSmall 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.
El Rio Mexican & American Food
13423 Kern River Dr
Red Rooster Cafe
12408 Mountain Mesa Rd
Johnny McNally's Lodge
7300 Kern River HwyBest porterhouse steak served here!
Cheryl's Diner
11030 Kernville Rd
McNally's Outpost
11301 Kernville RoadDelicious burgers
La Bikina Mexican Grill
6106 Lake Isabella BoulevardGreat 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.
21 locals recommend
McNally's Burger Stand
1941 Kern River HwyThis 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 RdHiking
"How old is your soul?"
I always wonder that standing under these majestic trees
110 locals recommend
Trail of 100 Giants Trailhead
County Route 107"How old is your soul?"
I always wonder that standing under these majestic trees
Unal Trail
Forest Route 25S17Simply gorgeous
River Trail
Cannell Meadow Trails
Cannell Meadow
Kern River Preserve
18747 CA-178
Seven Teacups
Dome Rock
Whiskey Flat Trail
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.
6 locals recommend
Packsaddle Trail
1941 Kern River HwyThis 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.
Remington Hot Springs Trailhead
The Needles
Neighborhoods
Restaurants, antique shops, Riverside Park and an overall great small town vibe. Great place to visit!
50 locals recommend
Kernville
Restaurants, antique shops, Riverside Park and an overall great small town vibe. Great place to visit!
Adventures
Sierra South Mountain Sports
11300 Kernville Rd
Kern River Outfitters
6602 Wofford Blvd
Mountain & River Adventures Rafting & Camping
15775 Sierra Way
French Gulch Marina
California 155Bars
They host karaoke, DJ nights and live music. Call ahead to see what they have in store for the evening.
Kernville Saloon
20 Tobias St
Sportsman's Inn
11123 Kernville Rd
Kern River Tavern
178 Bar & Grill
The Wet Spot
Hut
History
Kern Valley Museum
49 Big Blue Rd
Silver City Ghost Town
3829 Lake Isabella Blvd