A place this beautiful can't be this easy to reach...but it is. Only an hour from Los Angeles and Bakersfield on Interstate 5, a turnoff west leads to some of California's most majestic scenery and its friendliest towns.

Surrounded by more than 400 miles of pristine wilderness of the Los Padres National Forest, the Mountain Communities beckon visitors with a colorful history, small-town hospitality and a host of recreational opportunities.
Take a hike through the breathtaking scenery of the Los Padres National Forest or a nostalgic drive along the Old Ridge Route.

A visit to Ft. Tejon State Park is a must. On selected weekends in the summer, Civil War battles are re-enacted with Confederate and Union Troops in full dress of the period. Watch for the majestic California Condor or gaze at the star-filled night skies without smog.

Come for a day, a week, or a lifetime.