One of the few U-Pick apple orchards remaining in Tehachapi. Knaus Ranch brings back wonderful…read morechildhood memories of pick-your-own farms that dotted Kern County. Farm fresh apples are a treat. Don't expect those glossy grocery store apples here. But do expect superb flavor and juicy ripe apples! Do yourself a favor and buy a bag of the ugly ones (if they have them!). These are perfect for making apple-sauce, juicing, and pretty much anything that involves cooking! Depending on the season you may want to bring a light sweater. Tehachapi is the land of four seasons (in one day!) for a reason! Cash only. No facilities. No Pets.

Love the apples and baked goods. Apple turnovers, pies and other goodies and close to homeread more

If you're looking to step back in time and experience genuine hospitality, look no further than…read moreRankin Ranch. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with unhurried charm, service with a smile, and a feeling that we were more family than guests. The Rankin family and staff are truly exceptional. Sarah, Clint, Shelby, Emma, Chris, Ms. Glenda, and Mr. Bill are world-class hosts who made our stay far exceed every expectation. We were celebrating our anniversary, and on our very first night they surprised us with a delicious cake, making us feel incredibly special and cared for. The horseback riding was wonderful, taking us through beautiful meadows and across the valley. One of my favorite experiences was visiting Sarah's farm, where we met goats, a donkey, chickens, mini horses, farm cats, and even a baby calf that I had the chance to bottle-feed! We loved the swimming pool, they have archery, a fire pit, pool table, or if you want to just be quiet and read a book that is amazing too. The Fresh air was wonderful and we were able to nap and just enjoy reconnecting. Evenings were filled with fun, family-centered activities. We loved learning square dancing on our first night, and the second evening featured a unique Rankin Ranch game that had everyone laughing and connecting. Sunday was especially memorable. The day began with a delicious waffle breakfast, followed by horseback riding and a hayride to a gorgeous meadow for lunch. The Rankin Ranch beef burgers were outstanding--honestly one of the best burgers I've ever eaten. The afternoon horseshow tournament was the perfect ending to a wonderful day. What makes Rankin Ranch so special is that it's truly an unplugged experience. There are no TVs and no Wi-Fi, but what you gain is far more valuable: peace, relaxation, meaningful conversations, and the chance to reconnect with the people around you. As a bonus, the ranch offers subscription boxes featuring their incredible beef, as well as quarter, half, and whole cattle available for shipment. We left feeling refreshed, grateful, and already dreaming about our next visit. Thank you, Rankin Ranch, for being such a class act and for creating an experience we'll never forget. We can't wait to come back. I

DO NOT recommend a visit even if your patience is high and your expectations are low. If you go:…read morerequest a bed without exposed mattress springs; know BBQ dinner portions are mini & insufficient BBQ sauce for everyone; the fishing lake is a gunky algae divot; your trail ride may just walk in a square around the barn; prepare for extremely ill-mannered children that are allowed to stay; & accept staff apologies but receive no satisfaction. IMHO inheriting a ranch does not qualify one to host Dudes.

This is a great place to pet animals and walk around with your kids.I loved my visit here. It is…read moreaffordable and an easy way to kill a few hours with the kids while teaching them about animals and nature. The road there is a dirt road but my friend drove it in a honda accord so nothing special or 4x4 needed during normal conditions. We walked around and fed camels, goats, bison and all kinds of other animals.

Does anyone know if it's still open on Saturdays? I want to bring my 2-1/2 year old grandson…read more Love this place. I volunteered a few times years ago and loved brushing the camel. What a experience of love on all the their 4 legged babies

Quail Run Ranch is a unique and one-of-a-kind ostrich farm that is basically out in the middle of…read morenowhere. You might not realize how huge and dangerous some of these birds really are, but they average about 9 feet to 12 feet tall and from 250 to 350 pounds. And, they can be quite deadly. During the mating season, the males will instantly try to attack you if you get close. They've got about 6 to 10 different ostriches in separate fenced off areas. If you pay a few dollars for a tour, they will walk you down and show you the different ostriches they have, as well as provide some pretty interesting ostrich facts. Their feet are crazy as they are the only two toed bird on earth. Looking at them it is easy to see how they are related to dinosaurs because it looks just like a dinosaur foot. You can also buy ostrich eggs if they have them available, which are equal to about 24 to 36 eggs. The flavor and consistency is actually pretty good as well and very similar to chicken eggs. They also sell honey and a bunch of other things. Also, in certain times of year, you can go and see the baby ostrich chicks that they raise. If you're feeling adventurous, this is definitely worth a trip, especially if you have kids. This has become a fun stop we started making on our annual visit to the California Poppy Preserve in Antelope Valley. I would call ahead and see what's going on with tours and everything else. Five stars.

This place was so amazing great place to get close to ostrich. The own himself gave my family a…read moreprivate tour it was so informative and all the details he gave us have me so amazed. The location it self it's beautiful near mountains. They also have restrooms and playground for kids. They also have little shop they sell ostrich eggs which are huge and they even have home made honey. Amazing place would definitely be going back!!

Nice place to ride . The horses are nice too. Denise is an awesome instructor…read more She made me feel very comfortable on the horse.

My daughter has been getting riding lessons every sat or sun since 2011 and she loves it…read more Denise is very patient and well experienced. Every weekend my daughter looks forward to her lesson and Denise always goes the extra mile to make sure she is safe and most of all enjoys her time riding. I recommend Denise to anyone that wants to get to know horses.

This place was PERFECT for our small shoot. They have so much land and a couple really cool…read morestructures that we filmed in which gave us the exact look we were going for. The property owners were really easy going about parking, shoot times, leaving stuff overnight, running generators all day long, etc. They even helped us flip a car for a shot! They were very accommodating and helpful. The property is sort of on the side of a mountain that overlooks the valley and has gorgeous views. There are hotels and restaurants in town nearby if you have a multi-day shoot. We definitely recommend this location! It has everything you'd need for a shoot out in the high desert!

Where to start?!? This place is amazing. I only wish I lived closer…read more The Wine: I had an incredible small-batch Primitivo that was aged in oak bourbon barrels. It was smoky and subtle at first, with a rich tannin finish and a warm, soft whisper of bourbon. Barely noticeable, but definitely there. I loved this wine and ended up buying several bottles to enjoy later. The Food: I'm not sure why I wasn't expecting this, because as the name implies, they really know their beef. This is a winery that partners with a butcher for the finest selections of mountain-grown beef and they clearly have a man (or woman) on the inside because their cuts were fantastic. My wife raved about the tri-tip salad, and I can honestly say I've never had a better smash burger... Ever. It was called the Black & Blue and featured two fresh smash patties smothered with grilled onions, cheddar, and blue cheese. The cheese intentionally overflowed the burgers and melted onto the grill, creating a ring of crispy, chewy cheddar and blue cheese around the entire edge of the burger. Absolutely fantastic. The Staff: The staff were outstanding. I had a great conversation with the owners, Mike and Beth, about their community and what they're building. Their passion and joy were obvious. Mia and Rhonda were attentive, friendly, respectful, and professional. Tie all of that together with a beautiful view of the Cummings Valley and I don't know what more I could have hoped for. This place exceeded my expectations in every way.

Going to have to add to this later but just had to say what an amazing time we had here today!…read more Haven't been here in a while and I am sorry it has been so long... Such great service, scenery was lovely ( a country feel) and the WINE! I ordered a bottle of wine, and my boyfriend got the wine tasting. My friends went for getting glasses of wine which everyone loved their choices. Very tasty selection of food. We got the charcuterie plate which was beautiful and a good size. My favorite was the loaded tater tots with their yummy chili. Next time the smash burger. Another customer ordered it and it looked amazing. The owners were very kind, warm and friendly. Came out to check on us several times. Doggy friendly. Live music. Just an overall wonderful laid back time. Relaxing. Perfect. Hope to come back soon. Nice get away close to home.

My friend had been raving about brunch at Rio Bravo Ranch & marketplace, so I finally joined her;…read moreand it truly exceeded my expectations! Strolling through the charming vendor booths was such a treat; I left with candles, cookies, fresh sourdough, and salsas. There's something so special about supporting local artisans in a setting that feels both intimate and beautifully curated. We strolled over for brunch and the Breakfast Panino was outstanding: soft ciabatta layered with prosciutto, provolone, a fried egg, arugula, parmesan, and truffle oil, each bite perfectly balanced and indulgent. The unlimited mimosa offering sounded tempting, though the champagne itself fell a bit short. Still, with sweeping ranch views, gentle spring air, and warm, welcoming energy, this east-side gem feels like a serene escape, elegant yet comforting, a gorgeous Sunday morning well spent.

Stopped here for the first time since living in Bakersfield. I must say, they have a nice market…read moreinside and great tasting which you can do inside or on the nice little patio. I ordered a charcuterie board during the wine tasting. We also did an olive oil tasting right after. Left with two bottles of wine, a bottle of olive oil, some honey, and a jalapeño sourdough bread. I would recommend this place for everyone, and encourage the locals to come and try. The service was awesome.

Golden Horse is an amazing place for beginners as well as experienced horseback riders. Some of the…read morethings that we experienced were the following: (1) We learned how to connect with our horse. It was quite a therapeutic experience. (2) We learned the proper way to ride a horse as oppose to just getting on it. (3) And, most importantly, we had lots of FUN!!

I came here with my mother to do some horseback riding, and this place didn't not disappoint…read more getting to the location might be a bit hard to find if you haven't been there, we were flagged down by the owner's son, so it was fine and the driveway and parking at this ranch is perfect. Also, this place has some of the most beautiful horses I have ever seen as well. this ranch is very beginner friendly as well. this was probably my third time in my life riding on a horse. Even though, I had fallen off the horse (Found out later I cracked my rib, but was totally badass to tell everyone I feel off a horse and broke a rib lol) Lucas is one of the most patient and friendliest person ever too and really helped me with getting back on the horse too because I was ready to just walk back. will defiantly be going back!! 10 *s

Hi, I would just like to let you know. That this is really disrespectful to put your signage over…read moreour business flyer as there is plenty of space on the board. It's really a slap in the face to another business and unethical.

I volunteered over the course of 4 months at the Fahnestock Ranch and it had such a positive impact…read moreon my life. Never has my nervous system been as calm as when I got the chance to consistently be around horses. I am honoured to have been able to work beside Michael and learn from his experiences in horsemanship. In my eyes it was truly an enriching experience to see how we can teach a horse to trust again through consistent presence, training and care. Overall working with the animals and Michael has helped me attain much confidence in my abilities. Hopefully I'll come back in the near future.