Food scene
Kern River Brewing Co
13415 Sierra WayPizza Barn
11401 Kernville RdGreat Pizza, salads and more and they deliver!
Great Comfort food and small mom and pop grocer. Everything you need to cook meals in the unit or great hot food prepared for you in their mini cafe with a big menu. See Guide book in the unit for the menu.
7 locals recommend
Charlie's Market
6801 Wofford BlvdGreat Comfort food and small mom and pop grocer. Everything you need to cook meals in the unit or great hot food prepared for you in their mini cafe with a big menu. See Guide book in the unit for the menu.
Famous for their 40 oz Steaks. During Covid hours are limited and they are open only for pick up
21 locals recommend
McNally's Burger Stand
1941 Kern River HwyFamous for their 40 oz Steaks. During Covid hours are limited and they are open only for pick up
This is our favorite Mexican Restaurant in the Valley. Excellent service and great food. They can cater to specific diet restrictions and are wonderful people. During Covid order for pick up!
8 locals recommend
Don Sombrero Mexican Restaurant
4107 Lake Isabella BlvdThis is our favorite Mexican Restaurant in the Valley. Excellent service and great food. They can cater to specific diet restrictions and are wonderful people. During Covid order for pick up!
Amazing views of the mighty Kern. Fine dining in the area. Check for availability during Covid they’ve been under construction.
71 locals recommend
Ewings on the Kern
125 Buena Vista DrAmazing views of the mighty Kern. Fine dining in the area. Check for availability during Covid they’ve been under construction.
Pizza Factory
5640 Lake Isabella BlvdAll American Diner with every milkshake you can imagine. Located in lake Isabella on the main blvd.
16 locals recommend
Nelda's Diner
5128 Lake Isabella BlvdAll American Diner with every milkshake you can imagine. Located in lake Isabella on the main blvd.
Outdoor Adventures
Kern River Outfitters
6602 Wofford BlvdRafting trips, great prices, fun guides
Eagle Rafting
13226 Sierra WaySeven Teacups
Hiking and water slides and swimming hole. Local Favorite
Kern River Fly Fishing
11301 Kernville RdGreat Hikes
Amazing majestic trees over 1500 years old and absolutely massive. Self guided trail with educational and informative markers and facts. Open Memorial day to November *depending on the weather* Costs to park Approximately $5/Car
110 locals recommend
Trail of 100 Giants Trailhead
County Route 107Amazing majestic trees over 1500 years old and absolutely massive. Self guided trail with educational and informative markers and facts. Open Memorial day to November *depending on the weather* Costs to park Approximately $5/Car
About a mile to 1.5 mile hike off the road the main road. The best marker to know your at the correct location is there is a crosswalk painted on the road.
Natural Water Slide
Forest Route 22S83About a mile to 1.5 mile hike off the road the main road. The best marker to know your at the correct location is there is a crosswalk painted on the road.
Brush Creek Campground
River Trail
Isabella Peak Trail
McNally's.
Packsaddle Trail, 33E34, is a non-motorized multi-use trail that ascends from the Kern River to the Rincon Trail. It passes through several different biomes along the way. After hiking up a high desert slope, the trail passes down through a riparian zone, and on to the limestone cave. Enjoy all the subtle wonders of nature along the way, before seeing the dramatic packsaddle cave.
6 locals recommend
Packsaddle Trail
1941 Kern River HwyMcNally's.
Packsaddle Trail, 33E34, is a non-motorized multi-use trail that ascends from the Kern River to the Rincon Trail. It passes through several different biomes along the way. After hiking up a high desert slope, the trail passes down through a riparian zone, and on to the limestone cave. Enjoy all the subtle wonders of nature along the way, before seeing the dramatic packsaddle cave.
River Trail
Unal Trail
Forest Route 25S17Indoor Activities
Semi Indoor-Quick Fun Historic buildings and antique shop. Would not recommend buying at this antique store as it is pricey but the Ghost town is worth a trip. They even occasionally have haunted Ghost town tours in the evenings check for availability.
23 locals recommend
Silver City Ghost Town
3829 Lake Isabella BlvdSemi Indoor-Quick Fun Historic buildings and antique shop. Would not recommend buying at this antique store as it is pricey but the Ghost town is worth a trip. They even occasionally have haunted Ghost town tours in the evenings check for availability.
Nuui Cunni Native American Intertribal Cultural Center and Museum
2600 CA-155Kern Valley Museum
49 Big Blue RdDonation Based admission FREE is an option.
Lah-De-Dah
41 Big Blue RdEclectic Antique Store, Must see.
Known for mountain biking with steep trails. Activities
Mountain Bike E-Bike Hike Trail Running
Riding AreaCannell Trail
Kernville, California
Ref Number #33E32
AKA The Cannell Plunge
Difficulty Rating Blue rate
Voted Difficulty Black Diamond (1 vote)
Trail Type Mixed
Bike Type AM
Trail Usage Multi-use
Climb Difficulty Black Diamond
Physical Rating Hard
Trail Visibility Sometimes hard to follow
Season Late spring/Summer/Fall
Alpine Trail Yes
Dogs Allowed Yes
eBike Allowed Yes up to Class 1
TTFs on Trail Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster, Skinny
7 locals recommend
Cannell Meadow Trails
Cannell MeadowKnown for mountain biking with steep trails. Activities
Mountain Bike E-Bike Hike Trail Running
Riding AreaCannell Trail
Kernville, California
Ref Number #33E32
AKA The Cannell Plunge
Difficulty Rating Blue rate
Voted Difficulty Black Diamond (1 vote)
Trail Type Mixed
Bike Type AM
Trail Usage Multi-use
Climb Difficulty Black Diamond
Physical Rating Hard
Trail Visibility Sometimes hard to follow
Season Late spring/Summer/Fall
Alpine Trail Yes
Dogs Allowed Yes
eBike Allowed Yes up to Class 1
TTFs on Trail Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster, Skinny
Relax and Rejuvenate
Beautiful Hot Springs on the River Great place to relax in mineral filled Natural Hot springs
19 locals recommend
Miracle Hot Springs
Beautiful Hot Springs on the River Great place to relax in mineral filled Natural Hot springs
Hike down the East Side from the trail head. Steep walk takes about 8 minutes to a small hot spring source.
23 locals recommend
Remington Hot Springs Trailhead
Hike down the East Side from the trail head. Steep walk takes about 8 minutes to a small hot spring source.
Lake Activities
Jet ski and boat rentals everything you need for Lake adventures.
Also just past this area is a place to park and hike on the right he when headed towards lake Isabella from the glamper. Nice seasonal creek that flows into the lake cool place to hike and play in the water. When the water is deep it’s a great place to cliff jump into the water! Awesome adventure on the lake.
19 locals recommend
French Gulch Marina
California 155Jet ski and boat rentals everything you need for Lake adventures.
Also just past this area is a place to park and hike on the right he when headed towards lake Isabella from the glamper. Nice seasonal creek that flows into the lake cool place to hike and play in the water. When the water is deep it’s a great place to cliff jump into the water! Awesome adventure on the lake.
Sightseeing
Hiking and moderate rock climbing location. located in the beautiful southern sierras.
Dome Rock
Outdoor Rock Climbing-Hike in
11.1 mile trail
Mostly flat, easy to moderate hiking located on the upper Kern river.
21 locals recommend
Whiskey Flat Trail
11.1 mile trail
Mostly flat, easy to moderate hiking located on the upper Kern river.
Pretty easy hike to the peak. There is a nice bench at the top, good place for a picnic. Kids would not have any trouble with this hike. There is some shade but not enough fo do this in the summer. Now (late March) there are some wild flowers but not many, too dry this year, but it's still beautiful. Recommended. We did a leisurely pace and spent a couple hours over all. It's about three miles to the peak and back. Only saw a few people, everyone social distanced. It was a good day. There are some good exercise points but very walkable
7 locals recommend
Isabella Peak Trail
Pretty easy hike to the peak. There is a nice bench at the top, good place for a picnic. Kids would not have any trouble with this hike. There is some shade but not enough fo do this in the summer. Now (late March) there are some wild flowers but not many, too dry this year, but it's still beautiful. Recommended. We did a leisurely pace and spent a couple hours over all. It's about three miles to the peak and back. Only saw a few people, everyone social distanced. It was a good day. There are some good exercise points but very walkable
Beautiful hike at the peak of Alta Sierra. This is a moderate hike with fairly steep 700’ elevation incline to the top. It’s heavily treed and has beautiful views to admire along the way.
Unal Trail is a 3.2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Wofford Heights, California that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, horses, and mountain biking and is best used from May until October. Dogs and horses are also able to use this trail. Although it’s beautiful in the snow as well!
12 locals recommend
Unal Trail
Forest Route 25S17Beautiful hike at the peak of Alta Sierra. This is a moderate hike with fairly steep 700’ elevation incline to the top. It’s heavily treed and has beautiful views to admire along the way.
Unal Trail is a 3.2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Wofford Heights, California that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, horses, and mountain biking and is best used from May until October. Dogs and horses are also able to use this trail. Although it’s beautiful in the snow as well!