Guidebook for Kernville
Drinks & Nightlife
Kern River Brewing Company is a long time fixture in Kernville. Their beers consistently win awards. Visit "The Pub" (which faces the grocery store on Sierra Way) for classic pub fare, or check out the newer "Backyard" (which faces Sierra Dr, you can see it from the apartment) for a more foodie driven menu. The Pub has great live music on Friday nights. Check ahead if you want to visit the Backyard, as their open hours are seasonal (typically Fri-Sun).
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Kern River Brewing Co
13415 Sierra WayKern River Brewing Company is a long time fixture in Kernville. Their beers consistently win awards. Visit "The Pub" (which faces the grocery store on Sierra Way) for classic pub fare, or check out the newer "Backyard" (which faces Sierra Dr, you can see it from the apartment) for a more foodie driven menu. The Pub has great live music on Friday nights. Check ahead if you want to visit the Backyard, as their open hours are seasonal (typically Fri-Sun).
Fun bar with a western Kernville vibe. Call to inquire about their live shows and karaoke nights.
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Kernville Saloon
20 Tobias StFun bar with a western Kernville vibe. Call to inquire about their live shows and karaoke nights.
Starlite Lounge
13423 Sierra WayTapas and wine in Kernville!
Food Scene
Elegant dining with amazing views. Highly recommended
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Ewings on the Kern
125 Buena Vista DrElegant dining with amazing views. Highly recommended
Fantastic pizza and sandwiches. The all you can eat lunch buffet is a fantastic value.
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Pizza Barn
11401 Kernville RdFantastic pizza and sandwiches. The all you can eat lunch buffet is a fantastic value.
Newer sandwich shop that is steps away from the apartment. Tasty sandwiches with good proportions.
Fremont Deli
11301 Kernville RdNewer sandwich shop that is steps away from the apartment. Tasty sandwiches with good proportions.
Cute coffee shop with a good menu. They also sell beer, wine, and cocktails!
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Big Blue Bear
101 Piute DrCute coffee shop with a good menu. They also sell beer, wine, and cocktails!
Great mexican food, steps away from riverside park
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El Rio Mexican & American Food
13423 Kern River DrGreat mexican food, steps away from riverside park
Get here early if you want to sit inside because this restaurant is tiny. The portions however, are very generous. The outside seating can accommodate larger groups.
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Cracked Egg Cafe
9 Big Blue RdGet here early if you want to sit inside because this restaurant is tiny. The portions however, are very generous. The outside seating can accommodate larger groups.
Essentials
Grocery store with an excellent meat counter, deli, and an amazing beer selection in their wine cave
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Sierra Gateway Market
13432 Sierra WayGrocery store with an excellent meat counter, deli, and an amazing beer selection in their wine cave
The apartment does not have a washer or dryer, so the nearby laundromat could come in handy
Gateway River Wash
13426 Sierra WayThe apartment does not have a washer or dryer, so the nearby laundromat could come in handy
Parks & Nature
This trail is out of the way, but it is an amazing experience. The giant sequoias on the trail are some of the largest in the entire world. The trail itself is paved and handicap accessible.
Be prepared for a trek though, it takes roughly an hour to drive to the trailhead from Kernville. Fill up on gas before you leave Kernville, there aren't any gas stations once you leave town.
This trail is only open during the summer months.
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Trail of 100 Giants Trailhead
County Route 107This trail is out of the way, but it is an amazing experience. The giant sequoias on the trail are some of the largest in the entire world. The trail itself is paved and handicap accessible.
Be prepared for a trek though, it takes roughly an hour to drive to the trailhead from Kernville. Fill up on gas before you leave Kernville, there aren't any gas stations once you leave town.
This trail is only open during the summer months.
An easy to get to hiking trail from Kernville. The trail is somewhat rocky in parts, but relatively easy. There is a stream crossing a mile or so in that requires a little bit of balance. The trailhead is at the end of Burlando Rd and has a decent amount of parking available
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Whiskey Flat Trail
An easy to get to hiking trail from Kernville. The trail is somewhat rocky in parts, but relatively easy. There is a stream crossing a mile or so in that requires a little bit of balance. The trailhead is at the end of Burlando Rd and has a decent amount of parking available
This hike is amazing in the spring, especially when the wildflowers are in bloom. Be ready for a lot of uphill. This is also the bottom of the spectacular "Cannell Plunge" mountain bike trail, so keep an eye out for mountain bikes coming down the hill. Take the trail all the way up to Powers Peak for amazing views of the Kern River Valley.
Cannell Meadow
Cannell MeadowThis hike is amazing in the spring, especially when the wildflowers are in bloom. Be ready for a lot of uphill. This is also the bottom of the spectacular "Cannell Plunge" mountain bike trail, so keep an eye out for mountain bikes coming down the hill. Take the trail all the way up to Powers Peak for amazing views of the Kern River Valley.
This park has something for everyone. There are walking paths, grass and picnic tables, basketball courts, playground, a beach, as well as rocks that you can sit on and watch people float down the river. The section of the river passing through the park is actually a man-made whitewater park, designed for slalom kayaking! Please do not enter the water without a lifejacket.
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Riverside Park
10 Kern River DrThis park has something for everyone. There are walking paths, grass and picnic tables, basketball courts, playground, a beach, as well as rocks that you can sit on and watch people float down the river. The section of the river passing through the park is actually a man-made whitewater park, designed for slalom kayaking! Please do not enter the water without a lifejacket.
Arts & Culture
The Kern Valley Museum is a great experience that leads you through the rich history of the Kern River Valley, from the native americans, to the ranchers, the gold rush, movie crews, and more! Admittance is free, but a donation is always welcome!
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Kern Valley Museum
49 Big Blue RdThe Kern Valley Museum is a great experience that leads you through the rich history of the Kern River Valley, from the native americans, to the ranchers, the gold rush, movie crews, and more! Admittance is free, but a donation is always welcome!
Entertainment & Activities
Long time whitewater outfitter with a great reputation.
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Sierra South Mountain Sports
11300 Kernville RdLong time whitewater outfitter with a great reputation.
Visit the fly shop to pick up some gear, or sign up for a guided lesson!
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Kern River Fly Fishing
11301 Kernville RdVisit the fly shop to pick up some gear, or sign up for a guided lesson!