Guidebook to Lake Isabella & Kern River
Food scene
Cheryl's Diner
11030 Kernville RdGreat local diner, try the biscuits & gravy!
Drive 30 scenic minutes along the river to this amazing burger stand. (Next door is their steakhouse, famous for its 40 oz'ers.)
21 locals recommend
McNally's Burger Stand
1941 Kern River HwyDrive 30 scenic minutes along the river to this amazing burger stand. (Next door is their steakhouse, famous for its 40 oz'ers.)
Pizza Barn
11401 Kernville RdGreat pizza, a tradition in our families decades.
Kern River Ceviche Company
That's Italian
9 Big Blue RdRestaurants & Bars
Situated right on the river, enjoy lunch or dinner on their wonderful outdoor patio
71 locals recommend
Ewings on the Kern
125 Buena Vista DrSituated right on the river, enjoy lunch or dinner on their wonderful outdoor patio
Kern River Tavern
178 Bar & Grill
Dick Weed's Brews & Grub
Kern River Brewing Co
13415 Sierra WayWater Fun
Camp 9 offers day use spaces and sandy beaches 20 minutes from the house. It's worth the small fee to access such a nice portion of the lake.
Camp 9
8547 Sierra WayCamp 9 offers day use spaces and sandy beaches 20 minutes from the house. It's worth the small fee to access such a nice portion of the lake.
Riverkern Beach Picnic Site
Sierra WayBring your gear and hang out for the day.
North Fork Marina
100 Tuttle RdHalf mile away, rentals available.
French Gulch Marina
California 1555 miles away, rentals available
Antiques & Great Junk
Find a great souvenir at this treasure-packed gem a few yards away. Debbie’s background as a Disney artist will be evident in her eclectic display space.
Mustard Seed Ranch
5901 Wofford BlvdFind a great souvenir at this treasure-packed gem a few yards away. Debbie’s background as a Disney artist will be evident in her eclectic display space.
Sightseeing
Located about 90 minutes from the house, the Trail of 100 Giants is a day-trip not to be missed. (Inaccessible in winter.)
110 locals recommend
Trail of 100 Giants Trailhead
County Route 107Located about 90 minutes from the house, the Trail of 100 Giants is a day-trip not to be missed. (Inaccessible in winter.)
Wildlife viewing & spectacular birding. Over 200 species of birds overwinter in the area,, more than 315 species have been identified.
South Fork Wildlife Area
Wildlife viewing & spectacular birding. Over 200 species of birds overwinter in the area,, more than 315 species have been identified.
Basics
This small market has it all—a lunch counter, basic groceries, fishing gear & licenses, and weekend BBQ. A great alternative to the often packed James Market.
Riverkern General Store and Deli
16130 Sierra WayThis small market has it all—a lunch counter, basic groceries, fishing gear & licenses, and weekend BBQ. A great alternative to the often packed James Market.