Hiking Isabella Peak – Coso Mine Loop Trail In California
Lake Isabella is a beautiful lake just an hour east of Bakersfield. It is well known for outdoor recreational activities that revolve around water sports, fishing, camping, and hiking. As Bakersfield locals, we make frequent trips out to Lake Isabella in search of the best hiking trails and things to do. As we’ve knocked off some of the more popular items from our Lake Isabella bucket list, we’ve been digging deeper into our research and finding hidden trails that are less crowded and not as popular. The Isabella Peak – Coso Mine Loop Trail is one of these hikes. The Isabella Peak Trail leads to a stunning 360 viewpoint of…
8 Incredible Vacation Rentals In Lake Isabella, California
Some of the links used in this blog may be affiliate links. At no extra cost to you, I earn a small commission when you book through these links which helps me run this blog. Thank you! Lake Isabella is a secluded, picturesque lake in the southern part of the Sierra National Forest. This lake is a popular outdoor destination for its scenic location and activities like camping, hiking, river rafting, boating, and fishing. Here visitors can find charming little towns with cozy mom and pop shops, restaurants, breweries, cabins, and intimate vacation rentals scattered all around the lake. For the ultimate trip planning, be sure to check out these…
Hiking Unal Trail In Sequoia National Forest
As the Valley temperatures start picking up in the summer, we have been searching for new hikes to do in Sequoia National Forest. Unal Trail has been on my hiking list for a while but it’s located an hour and a half away from Bakersfield so it’s not exactly close to where we live. We finally put our excuses aside and made it out to hike the Unal Trail. It follows through a gentle forest full of cedar and pine trees and leads to a viewpoint of the nearby Sequoia National Forest. We really enjoyed hiking this trail especially since the trees keep this area shaded and cool. It’s a…
7 Wonderful Things To Do At Lake Isabella All Year Long
Lake Isabella is a beautiful lake just an hour East of Bakersfield. Tucked away in between mountains and small western-style towns, Lake Isabella is a popular summer vacation spot especially for those who love outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and river rafting. But there are plenty of things to see and do around Lake Isabella all year long. Incredible scenery, adorable mom and pop shops, charming Airbnb’s and fun local breweries make Lake Isabella an attractive weekend getaway no matter the time of the year. Here are 7 wonderful things to do at Lake Isabella all year long: Go On A Hike Roam Through Silver City Ghost Town Grab A…
Pizza Barn Review – Budget Friendly Pizzas In Kernville
Pizza Barn is the local “go-to” pizza spot in Kernville, a small mountain town located on the outskirts of Lake Isabella. We arrived at Lake Isabella late on a Friday night for a quick weekend getaway from Bakersfield. After spending over an hour driving in our car we were tired, hungry and just wanted to find a quick bite to eat before calling it a night. Lake Isabella is surrounded by a few very small towns so the food choices here were pretty limited. After a quick Google search, I came across Pizza Barn in Kernville, a local “mom and pop” eatery that is one of the highest-rated restaurants…
Kern River Brewing Company Review – Kernville’s Best Brewpub
I love a good brewery! Nothing sounds better after a full day of outdoor activities and sightseeing than relaxing with a craft beer in your hand. At Lake Isabella, Kern River Brewing Company is just that place. Located in the small town of Kernville with mountains and nature as its backdrop, Kern River Brewing Company is a favorite amongst Lake Isabella locals and out of town travelers alike. Many people from my co-working space in Bakersfield travel an hour to Kernville once a month just to hang out and enjoy beers at this brewery – so that in itself speaks volumes about how dedicated its customers are about coming here.…
Visiting Silver City Ghost Town In Bodfish, California
Silver City Ghost Town is an open-air museum located in Bodfish, California featuring old historic houses. There are about 20 different western-style buildings preserved at the Silver City Ghost Town from the local area and all are at least 100 years old. We were visiting Lake Isabella in the winter but due to the cold weather, there wasn’t that much that we could see and do in the area especially outdoors. The Silver City Ghost Town seemed like a quick fun attraction to visit that’s open and accessible all year long. How To Get There Silver City Ghost Town is located in Bodfish on the outskirts of Lake Isabella. If…
