What to do and see in Tehachapi, California (CA): The Best Things to do

Sailplane school and services, including introductory rides.

Self serve dog wash and dog/cat supply retailer, specializing in super premium food, natural treats, and many Made in the USA products.

Gallery 'N' Gifts is a local artist co-op shop located at 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd. In this same corner location for 34 years. With over 25 members, the store offers a shopping experience you wont find anywhere else. Everything in the shop and fine art gallery is handmade by local artists. We are sponsored by Tehachapi Valley Arts Association which has been in existance since just after WWII. Many activities and events are offered each year including First Friday Art Receptions each month, Springtyme Faire in June, Handcraft Festival in August, Fall Fair in September, Youth Art Contest in April, Photo contests in February and August, and out big Chalk on the Walk event in August. The purpose of out organization is to raise money to give art scholarships to high school seniors who will be continuing their art education.

Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park was created as a unit of California State Parks in 1993 to protect and preserve the integrity of this unique site. Nestled atop a ridge in the Tehachapi Mountains, overlooking Sand Canyon to the east and the Tehachapi valley to the west, Tomo-Kahni, or "Winter Village," was the site of a Kawaiisu (Nuwa) village. The location was likely chosen for its moderate temperature and plentiful resources. The Kawaiisu migrated from the Great Basin and made the Tehachapi their home for two to three thousand years. The Kawaiisu are noted for their finely woven baskets of intricate and colorful design. Tour Information Due to the extremely sensitive nature of the site, Tomo-Kahni is available to the public by tour only. These tours are led by trained State Park Volunteers on weekends during the spring and fall months.