Mountain Shadow House Guidebook
Food scene
Local Gastropub with high class eats! Ask for the specials.
Stopped in for a late lunch and we had Prime rib right off the grill. Perfectly Smokey and seriously delicious. Daily Specials and Live music.
Specials: they also had lobster, steak, and salmon off the grill 💯
You have to get the sweet potato fries. So crispy and yummy.
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178 Bar & Grill
6107 Lake Isabella BoulevardLocal Gastropub with high class eats! Ask for the specials.
Stopped in for a late lunch and we had Prime rib right off the grill. Perfectly Smokey and seriously delicious. Daily Specials and Live music.
Specials: they also had lobster, steak, and salmon off the grill 💯
You have to get the sweet potato fries. So crispy and yummy.
Historic Outpost on the way to the Trail of 100 Giants! Great for pre or post hike meal!
Enjoy a scenic drive, go whitewater rafting or explore Giant Sequoias. Build up your appetite after a day of fun and adventure and come in for a memorable experience.
Theses famous burgers are made from freshly ground choice cuts of beef right here at our very own, Mcnally’s restaurant.
In addition to burgers, the restaurant also serves hot dogs, fries, potato salads and shakes/malts. The company said they also serve vegan options, including beyond meat patties.
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McNally's Burger Stand
1941 Kern River HwyHistoric Outpost on the way to the Trail of 100 Giants! Great for pre or post hike meal!
Enjoy a scenic drive, go whitewater rafting or explore Giant Sequoias. Build up your appetite after a day of fun and adventure and come in for a memorable experience.
Theses famous burgers are made from freshly ground choice cuts of beef right here at our very own, Mcnally’s restaurant.
In addition to burgers, the restaurant also serves hot dogs, fries, potato salads and shakes/malts. The company said they also serve vegan options, including beyond meat patties.
Best Views of the River! Historic restaurant, sweeping vistas. Perfect for celebrating. Beautiful setting, delicious food, nice atmosphere, good attention to detail.
Amazing for lunch, amazing for dinner, amazing for drinks. A must-see if you are in the valley!
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Ewings on the Kern
125 Buena Vista DrBest Views of the River! Historic restaurant, sweeping vistas. Perfect for celebrating. Beautiful setting, delicious food, nice atmosphere, good attention to detail.
Amazing for lunch, amazing for dinner, amazing for drinks. A must-see if you are in the valley!
Cozy brewery serving American fare and a variety of homemade brews in a mountain themed setting.
Award winning brewery and restaurant. Family owned and operated!
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Kern River Brewing Co
13415 Sierra WayCozy brewery serving American fare and a variety of homemade brews in a mountain themed setting.
Award winning brewery and restaurant. Family owned and operated!
Hot Springs
Naturally occurring hot springs and next to the river! 15 minutes drive from our house.
I don’t want to tell you about it. As it is a locals place. But it is our favorite thing to do- morning, noon, and evening. Soak in these hot springs.
Miracle Hot Springs
Gorgeous pools right next to the Kern river. Naturally occurring hot springs in an old gold mining area. The locals cleans the pools twice a week.
Surrounding area is picturesque. You park at the top of the hill and have to hike down to the hot spring. It is well worth it.
The river provides a refreshing cold soak after deliciously heating up in the hot spring. River currents are strong and can be dangerous. Please be aware of your surroundings.
Best time to come is really early or very late in the day to avoid the crowds. Everyone is very friendly!
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Remington Hot Springs Trailhead
Gorgeous pools right next to the Kern river. Naturally occurring hot springs in an old gold mining area. The locals cleans the pools twice a week.
Surrounding area is picturesque. You park at the top of the hill and have to hike down to the hot spring. It is well worth it.
The river provides a refreshing cold soak after deliciously heating up in the hot spring. River currents are strong and can be dangerous. Please be aware of your surroundings.
Best time to come is really early or very late in the day to avoid the crowds. Everyone is very friendly!
Sightseeing
Activities to do in our beautiful Kern River Valley
The most popular attraction in the Giant Sequoia National Monument.
It’s an easy, accessible walk through the Long Meadow Grove, one of the premier groves of giant sequoias in our area.
Along the trail, you'll see impressively large giant sequoia trees, estimated up to 1,500 years old. A 1.3 mile paved trail has several loop options with interpretive signs for some of the highlights.
Avoid the crowds of the NP. Only open during the summer season:
It’s a must-see if you are in the area!
Don’t forget to download the navigation or map. Along the route there is no cellular signal.
It’s a 50 minute scenic drive to the Trail. Don’t forget to stop by McNallys Outpost for a burger or their famous 40oz steak!
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Trail of 100 Giants Trailhead
County Route 107The most popular attraction in the Giant Sequoia National Monument.
It’s an easy, accessible walk through the Long Meadow Grove, one of the premier groves of giant sequoias in our area.
Along the trail, you'll see impressively large giant sequoia trees, estimated up to 1,500 years old. A 1.3 mile paved trail has several loop options with interpretive signs for some of the highlights.
Avoid the crowds of the NP. Only open during the summer season:
It’s a must-see if you are in the area!
Don’t forget to download the navigation or map. Along the route there is no cellular signal.
It’s a 50 minute scenic drive to the Trail. Don’t forget to stop by McNallys Outpost for a burger or their famous 40oz steak!
It’s a 5.2 mile tree-lined trail along the Wild and Scenic North Fork Kern River.
With phenomenal scenery year round, world class fly fishing, and big whitewater rapids intermingled with amazing swimming holes, it's hard to beat.
River Trail
It’s a 5.2 mile tree-lined trail along the Wild and Scenic North Fork Kern River.
With phenomenal scenery year round, world class fly fishing, and big whitewater rapids intermingled with amazing swimming holes, it's hard to beat.
Spend an afternoon at riverside park!
The perfect place to cool off. Very popular for river tubing during the summer.
Grab some tubes from the local store and head over to the river. There’s a convenient path from the top of the park where you float to the bottom where you get out.
We can spend half the day here, easily.
Location is walkable to Central Kernville- shops, bars, restaurants, yogurt. So much fun!
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Riverside Park
10 Kern River DrSpend an afternoon at riverside park!
The perfect place to cool off. Very popular for river tubing during the summer.
Grab some tubes from the local store and head over to the river. There’s a convenient path from the top of the park where you float to the bottom where you get out.
We can spend half the day here, easily.
Location is walkable to Central Kernville- shops, bars, restaurants, yogurt. So much fun!
Coffee
Coffee house with a friendly atmosphere. The Big Blue Bear has become a local favorite and top destination for people from all over. From Breakfast to Lunch, and Mimosas to Local Craft Beers.
Located in Kernville's plaza. Grab a drink and peruse the antique shops, take a stroll into Kern Valley Museum, or simply enjoy on the patio.
Our go-to place for coffee. They have a nice outdoor patio that looks into the Kernville plaza, great for taking in the sights and even people-watching.
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Big Blue Bear
101 Piute DrCoffee house with a friendly atmosphere. The Big Blue Bear has become a local favorite and top destination for people from all over. From Breakfast to Lunch, and Mimosas to Local Craft Beers.
Located in Kernville's plaza. Grab a drink and peruse the antique shops, take a stroll into Kern Valley Museum, or simply enjoy on the patio.
Our go-to place for coffee. They have a nice outdoor patio that looks into the Kernville plaza, great for taking in the sights and even people-watching.
Charming coffee spot. Local secret. Pet friendly, wonderfully creative drinks.
Perfect for the afternoon pick-me-up.
Old Isabella Coffee Company
5104 Lake Isabella BlvdCharming coffee spot. Local secret. Pet friendly, wonderfully creative drinks.
Perfect for the afternoon pick-me-up.
Dessert
Something Sweeter
11117 Kernville RdFrozen Yogurt Shop!
Great Value, lots of flavors!
Drinks
Socializing and recreational beverages!
Great atmosphere. Small town fun. Pool table, shuffleboard, karaoke with a good size dance floor. Friendly, responsive bartenders.
Set in a historic building downtown!
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Kernville Saloon
20 Tobias StGreat atmosphere. Small town fun. Pool table, shuffleboard, karaoke with a good size dance floor. Friendly, responsive bartenders.
Set in a historic building downtown!
Locals bar open from 7am to at least midnight every night. Open late. Great atmosphere. Fabulous cocktails.
Sportsman's Inn
11123 Kernville RdLocals bar open from 7am to at least midnight every night. Open late. Great atmosphere. Fabulous cocktails.
Activities
Adventure or Leisure things to do in our area. Highly Recommended!
Kern River Outfitters
6602 Wofford BlvdFrench Gulch Marina
California 155