The amazing Tehachapi Loop is an engineering wonder from the 1800s…read more I give my total respect for the sacrifices of the Chinese workers ( from my province I lived in in China- Guangdong) brought in by the thousands to create a loop whereby the train can gather enough steam to take on the extreme elevation of the route. We were told that there is no guarantee we would see a train pass by in the loop and that the narrow road offered no parking spaces. The road (according to multiple you tube videos) is winding through Bear Valley. It was not as horrofying as the road up to Julian in SoCal but still not my favorite thing to do. We decided not to go, went out for breakfast instead. Later I sneaked us out onto Woolford Tehachapi Road and took each guardrail-less turn with a crawl. We were rewarded at 11:00am on a Thursday morning to be the only people there at the lookout point and plaque. The air is intoxicating, the view so beautiful, and a very long train gave us the best experience!

If you're in the area, and espcially if you're a train enthusiast, visiting the Tehachapi Loop…read moretrain track is worth a stop. It's free to visit the historical landmark recording this engineering feat, where you'll also have a good view of the loop. It's not guaranteed that you'll see a train pass by (I didn't!) but it's still worth seeing. Free admission and free parking at the historical marker.

8 min late for my daughters passport appointment, took off work early drove from Porterville to…read moreTehachapi and the lady at front desk was extremely rude and almost excited to turn us away for appointment. 8 min come on do better.

I have used City Hall only a couple times in the 16 years I have lived here. Just recently our…read morefamily applied for Passports and this is where we went. We printed applications on line and then went to AAA for passport photos. We called City Hall and scheduled appointment for the next week. We went in and paid the fee and we were done. Very easy process and received our passports quickly. The ladies working were very nice and helpful.

Farmers Market is back! Every Thursday from 4-7 pm. Located on Green St. and Centennial Plaza…read more 6/24/26

Yup I've got my Tehachapi Family to visit in my next life! What a different lifestyle than NYC…read more Britt definitely didn't like getting around in the city when she came for vacation. I've watched my Tehachapi Family grow by generations. Along with my Sister in Spirit Britt we have been through the death of loved ones, births and without a doubt lots of heath conditions. I hope Britt doesn't mind me saying that I mentored her in her quest to be Elite. I'm so proud of her and I enjoy seeing her attending events! Yes I used to exchange gifts with Britt years ago. She was the only one. She loved my Yelp Swag so I sent her big boxes. Definitely my Tehachapi grandbaby received a gift. The family grew so huge I had to stop! So I'm posting a couple pictures of my favorite gift from Britt. I've placed it where I can see it on my daughter's entry table. I currently use it for quick cash to give my building employees because at this point in time I need a lot of assistance! Always remember I love you and think of you daily my Tehachapi Fam! PS Do your research on the City and surrounding areas history before you visit. At one time there was a woman's prison located here. There's an old 1950's Black and White Movie about the woman's life imprisoned here. I enjoyed it! If I find it I will post a screenshot.

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!!

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.

A 5 star stop for sure!!! What an incredible collection of history. From all ages of Tehachapi…read more Stones and arrowheads to modern horse carts. Doctors accessories, and pieces of historic value from the towns growth. Flash back to an early civilization and see how we were grown. I am in love with the deep history this location boasts. So we'll displayed. Very clean and cool inside, super friendly folks here filled with information. Hit the cool gift shop corner on your way out. There is even a really neat salt and pepper display. There is so much rich history to see here! I highly recommend you pop in ON A WEEKEND and see. They are not open midweek.

If somebody passing through Tehachapi was to ask me, what are the two things we need to do while…read morehere? My answer would be an easy one. Number one head to the Tehchapi Museum, and the second would be to enjoy a poor boy sandwich and ice tea at Kohnens. Those two things and you will have a perfect day. When I visited recently I had the good fortune of meeting Judith Reynolds, who is the museum director. I learned that the museum is run by the Tehachapi Heritage League and is solely run by wonderful volunteers. The docents work about one day a month for 4 hours and range in age from late 50's to 94 years young. I love that they have kept the admission free to the public, they wanted to make sure families could bring the kids and not worry about the price of admission. They do have a donation box and rely on the kindness of visitors, volunteers and grants to keep this museum up and running. You can join and become a member of the museum as I did for my family. It's 20$ for individual or 25$ for a family. People spend more than that on coffee a month, what a great way to keep Tehachapi history alive and available to everyone. With that membership you will receive a newsletter 4 times a year, it's called Settlers' Gazette. It tells about upcoming events for the museum and the Errea House Museum across the street. I was unaware of the events they hold here and now I will make sure my family doesn't miss any. Most of all the items on display are donated by families or on loan. Some of the exhibits include farming, railroad, local history, Native Americans and much more. I happened to really enjoy the display and story about Tony Anthony the fire chief for the old Tehachapi City Fire Department. I am part of a firefighter family and enjoyed looking at everything displayed. I also bought fire patches to add to our collection. In the back to the left is such a great gallery honoring the Kawaiisu people of the Tehachapi mountains. They have a movie playing that is really great to watch. There is so much more to say about the Tehachapi Museum it would take all night to write. Just please visit, learn, become a member and tell your family and friends passing through to stop and see what an amazing place Tehachapi is.

A hidden marker on the eastern side of the road flanked on both sides by the Tehachapi Wind Farm. A…read morebronze plaque on a granite base is located at the top of Oak Creek Pass. Just outside Tehachapi and Mojave it describes the significance of this route prior to the railroad being completed in the Tehachapi Valley. Just be careful pulling in and out of this area as the local traffic and double-hauler trucks drive very fast!

The ladies who I have encountered here are so friendly and full of information about the various…read moreartists. I love coming in to check out what is new. The store is organized very well and shows a variety of art and crafts. There is a beautiful gallery in the back of the store with framed art and prints you can buy as well. The value is great for what you get. I have been here several times to get gifts for friends and family. I adore this place.

I love buying gifts in this store. Really cute things at pretty reasonable prices. I usually buy…read morecandles that are made by Tehachapi candle company. Also when you buy something as a gift they will put in a gift bag with tissue and ribbon. Makes it a lot easier. Great art work done by local artist. I am not an art person but it all looks good.

Tehachapi, what a hidden gem ! Always looking for weekend getaways that involve wine! So glad we…read morebooked an amazing wine tour with Discover Tehachapi. We had never been to Tehachapi and Chris, our tour guide, was amazing at sharing local history on the area and most importantly, on the wine region . You can tell all the tasting rooms really support the tours and hospitality was excellent. The Tehachapi wines, the provided lunch ( loved the charcuterie lunch), the views all beyond expectations! Shuttle tours allows you the opportunity to take it all in safely and gain a wealth of information as you explore the area. We appreciated the pick up and drop off from our hotel we booked for the overnight stay. No planning, no stress, just a day of sipping on some delicious wines in a lovely town with great company !

You have a designated driver who drives you around to three wineries and provides lunch. He's also…read morevery educated in wine, so you learn a lot about it. He also picks you up and drops you off, so you don't have to worry about driving if you had a little too much wine. We've done this tour Three times already, and we're going back soon. You'll have a bunch of fun!

In the over 20 years of living here, we have needed some assistance from the Tehachapi police…read moreofficers. They have all been respectful and very nice. We appreciate everything they do. I hate when I see people not showing respect. I guess they will when they need them. The new police station on C Street is beautiful. girls working in the office are very nice.

I was racially profiled while I was asleep in my truck at a truck stop. I was sleeping and these…read moreguys pull up 4 deep to harass me never giving a reason. I was arrested and my truck impounded. I Thought it would be safer for me to pull off at a truck stop and sleep instead of driving fatigued and running the risk of killing somebody... WONT DO THAT AGAIN!!! Way to go guys. Thanks for your part in keeping our roads safe....