The surrounding outskirts of Bakersfield are just as popular as the city itself, with great scenic routes and attractions - you wont have to travel too far! South of Bakersfield is the Grapevine, which has some very pretty mountainsides. East lies the Kern River and the Valley it has produced leading up to Lake Isabella. North and north east of Bakersfield are gentle rolling foothills and small mountains leading into the Sequoia National Forest. West of Bakersfield is some of the Largest oil production sites in North America.

Skydive Taft

Thrill seekers know that one of the state’s premier skydiving locations is located in Kern County. Skydiving is open to adventurers of all experience levels with jump schools, tandem skydiving, sky surfing and more. Training is available to teach newcomers, and there are plenty of opportunities to give the experienced a chance to display their skills.

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Pine Mountain Club

Pine Mountain Club offers delightful full-time living and fun-filled, relaxing weekends. Located in a spectacular mountain setting just 90 miles north of Los Angeles, it is surrounded by 1.7 million acres of old forests that shelter an array of flora and fauna, including the rare California Condor, through it's ever-changing four seasons. We invite you to share it with us.

2524 Beechwood Dr. Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222 (661) 242-3788

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Pismo Beach

Yes, A real beach! Less than 3 hours away you can set out towards the sand and smooth waves. Visitors enjoy a myriad of activities including golfing, bicycling, walking through the Monarch Butterfly Grove, tennis, horseback riding, scuba diving, bowling, hiking, miles of beautiful and clean beaches, exploring tide pools, coves, and caves. Enjoy the 1200-foot Pismo Pier for sightseeing, walking, fishing and seeing the great sunset.

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Lake Isabella

The heart of the Kern River Valley, California's best kept secret. With many activities, including fishing, hiking, camping, windsurfing, skiing, or just relaxing, the lake itself has much to offer.  Don't miss one of California's largest wild west celebrations, Whiskey Flat Days, four days of fun for the entire family.  Also, home of the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby, one of the nations largest trout derby.  With the "wild & scenic" Kern River flowing into and out of Isabella Lake, there are amazing sights and great times to be had by all.

Alta Sierra Ski Resort

Once winter hits you don’t have to travel too far to hit up some sick slopes. Alta Sierra operates two lifts and has a total of eight runs ranging from elevations of 6,700 to 7,100 feet. For both the beginner and intermediate skier! Boarders also dig their resort trails, tabletops and half-pipe! Alta Sierra is open Friday through Sunday and on selected holidays!

56700 Rancheria Rd. (760) 376-4186 │ Visit Website

Kern River Brewing Company

Play, Eat & Drink! Those who enjoy the outdoors can appreciate a good brew or meal in a place that defies the typical restaurant/bar label. You can read about the brewing process and then watch it happen as you eat and drink in a “mellow, fun, low-keyed atmosphere” that encourages customers to hang out in a family- friendly environment.

(760) 376-BEER │ Visit Website

Six Flags Magic Mountain & Hurricane Harbor

If you're in to roller coaster rides, cotton candy, and lots of good fun, go to Magic Mountain! This place is home of Looney Toons characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety Bird, Tazmanian Devil, and such! If you have kids over 3 years old, this is a good place for them too because there's LOTS to do!

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4 Seasons Hunting

4 Seasons Hunting, located in Tehachapi, California, approximately 20 miles from Mojave in Kern County, offers over 400 acres of pristine pheasant, chukar, and quail hunting grounds for new and experienced hunters alike. There are 10 hunting zones at 4 Seasons Hunting, which allows us to safely handle groups of 25 hunters at once.

(661) 304-7011 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! │Visit Website

Fort Tejon

Less than an hours drive south of Bakersfield, Fort Tejon was established in 1854. The fort was headquarters for United States forces in the region. Now partially restored, the fort hosts monthly Civil War battle re-enactments during the summer.

(661) 248-6692

4201 Fort Tejon Road (38 miles)