Things To Do
Dorner Family Vineyard
Dorner is family owned boutique vineyard and winery located in Tehachapi (across the road from the wedding venue!) The story of Dorner Family Vineyard goes back to 2009 when, during an extended stay in Europe, Mike and Michele fell in love with the Riesling and Ice wines of Germany, and the sheer beauty of the countryside and architecture of Tuscany, Italy. The combination of these two aspects is what Dorner Family Vineyard is based upon. All estate wine is produced and aged ‘in house.
Skylark North Soaring
Whether you’re looking to take your first sailplane ride, admiring the scenic Tehachapi Valley, or looking for a bite, Mountain Valley Airport is the place for you. Open Wednesday through Monday, Skylark North offers sailplane rides, instruction, and rentals, as well as Gift Certificates for any of our scenic glider rides. The Raven's Nest Deli is part of the airport- and is open seven days a week and specializes in breakfasts, deli sandwiches, and fresh salads, as well as soups and baked goods made in-house. This has a warm, cozy atmosphere with an excellent view of the runway and flight-line activities. Their house-baked breads and cookies are available to order.
Tehachapi Depot Museum
The original depot/building standing in this location probably from 1874 to 1876 burned down because a steam engine oil spill and caught fire. It was rebuilt in 1904 by Southern Pacific Railroad. The Depot is a standard Southern Pacific design known as Plan No. 23. Only six of these depots are left. Although it has been rebuilt again in 2010 due again to a fire, the Tehachapi Depot is the only one still situated at its original building site. It is also one of the few buildings that remained standing after the 1952 earthquake. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Triassic Vineyards
Come discover our scenic wine-tasting room and vineyards nestled deep in the Tehachapi Mountains! Tucked into the most beautiful golden, rolling foothills. We are open most Friday, Saturday and Sundays from 12 - 6pm for wine tasting!
Downtown Tehachapi
If you love antiques, just go to our beautiful (and teeny tiny) downtown! Combined with restaurants, live theater, museums and other attractions, they help make historic downtown Tehachapi an experience that brings people back time and time again. Seven shops are along the city’s main street, Tehachapi Boulevard, and most are within walking distance of each other. Four others are in the downtown area. And if you need even more retail therapy, the friendly folks at the Tehachapi Visitor Center will be happy to clue you in on other furniture and thrift stores in the Greater Tehachapi area, as well as places to buy the work of local artists (and enjoy a meal).