Tehachapiis a city in Kern County, California, in the Tehachapi Mountains, at an elevation of 3,970 feet (1,210 m), between the San Joaquin Valley and the Mojave Desert. Tehachapi is 35 miles (56 km) east-southeast of Bakersfield, and 20 miles (32 km) west of Mojave. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10 square miles (26 km2) and a population of 13,011 in 2019.

The Tehachapi Loop is a 3,779 feet (0.72 mi; 1.15 km) long spiral, or helix, on the Union Pacific Railroad Mojave Subdivision through Tehachapi Pass, of the Tehachapi Mountains in Kern County, south-central California. The line connects Bakersfield and the San Joaquin Valley to Mojave in the Mojave Desert.

Golden Hills Nature Park is a scenic and serene natural area located in the city of Tehachapi, which is in the Tehachapi Valley in Kern County, California. It's situated within the residential community of Golden Hills. This park offers a peaceful escape for those who enjoy hiking, birdwatching, and communing with nature.

Tehachapi Mountain Park is a beautiful public 490 acre park located in the city of Tehachapi, California. The park is situated at an elevation of approximately 7,000 feet and offers visitors stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.