California Central Valley Day Trips Things To Do

Fresno County is one of California's largest counties with nearly 6,000 square miles. Our List of Fresno County day trips has something for everyone. Tourist attractions, national parks, hidden gems, and family-friendly destinations. Whether you are a local or just passing through, Fresno County … [Read more...]

Covering 17 acres of land in Bakersfield is the California Living Museum. The California Living Museum is ideal for a family day trip to a zoo and a botanical garden. All animals and plants are native of California’s species, and the museum has been set up to educate the public. As well as the … [Read more...]

Bravo Farms is a roadside attraction on Highway 99 Tulare and Fresno. The Kettleman City location is the largest of the four Bravo Farms stores. The theme here is the wild west, complete with a ghost town, restaurant, huge farm store; there is even an area for dogs to play. There is something for … [Read more...]

On average, over half a million visitors a year enjoy fishing, boating, and camping at Don Pedro Lake. There are more than 160 miles of shoreline and over 12,000 acres of land to explore. Three separate campgrounds offer guests a variety of amenities and environments to experience during their … [Read more...]

The town of Tehachapi has made a name for itself because of the numerous murals that adorn virtually every wall on site. At every turn, a new and fascinating piece of artwork reveals itself. Many of the murals depict an important historical event or a famous citizen, now passed. There are too … [Read more...]

Kern River Camping areas include the Lower Kern River, Lake Isabella, and the Upper Kern River. State-run campgrounds, private resort-style campgrounds, and free camping areas can all be found along the Kern River Valley. There are plenty of free (dispersed) campsites along the Kern River.  If … [Read more...]

Kern County is often referred to as the “Golden Empire,” and for a good reason. Kern County is located in the southern Central Valley of California. It extends east beyond the southern slope of the eastern Sierra Nevada range into the Mojave Desert. The area was first settled in 1866 has a rich … [Read more...]

Right, where Interstate 5 and California Highway 99 meet is the home of the newest outlet mall in Southern California. Let’s welcome the Outlets at Tejon Ranch. Outlet Mall Hours Monday – Saturday: 10 am to 9 pm Sunday: 10 am to 8 pm. The outlets are everything you would expect from something … [Read more...]

Located in the small town of Bodfish, Silver City Ghost Town. The town is a must-see for old western buffs, history enthusiasts, and ghost hunters alike. Silver City is truly a testament to the Kern River Valley's long and colorful history. Visitors receive a first-hand account of what it must … [Read more...]

West Kern County Oil Museum is well worth a visit for if you live in the area or are traveling along Highway 5 between Southern and Northern California. In the early 1920s, West Kern County was a forest of oil derricks. Thousands of towering oil wells pumped out black gold day and night. There is … [Read more...]