China Lake
in Kern County of California, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.651 and -117.662 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 39' 2" and W -117° 39' 42"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:13 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:52 am and 7:41 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-04 08:22:41

Delve into China Lake

China Lake in Kern County (California) is located in United States about 2,226 mi (or 3,583 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in China Lake is now 12:13 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / Los Angeles with an UTC offset of -7 hours. We know of 9 airports close to China Lake, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Palmdale Regional/USAF Plant 42 Airport in a distance of 75 mi (or 120 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Bakersfield, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Riverside and Visalia. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 60 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 16%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 20 km/h (12 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

19°C (66 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

19°C (66 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

22°C (71 °F)
20°C (69 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

HERITAGE INN AND SUITES RIDGECREST

Address
1,2 mi
1050 N NORMA STREET
935555 Ridgecrest
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton and Suites Ridgecrest CA

Address
0,7 mi
104 East Sydnor Avenue
93555 Ridgecrest
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SpringHill Suites Ridgecrest

Address
0,8 mi
113 E. Sydnor Avenue
93555 Ridgecrest
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BW CHINA LAKE INN

Address
2,4 mi
400 S CHINA LAKE BLVD
93030 Ridgecrest
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Econo Lodge Inn & Suites near China Lake Naval Station

Address
0,6 mi
201 W. Inyokern Rd.
93555 Ridgecrest
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BUDGET INN SUITES RIDGECREST

Address
1,1 mi
831 NORTH CHINA LAKE BOULEVARD
93555 RIDGECREST
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


A Nights Inn

Address
1,3 mi
706 N. Balsam St.
93555 Ridgecrest
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Americas Best Value Inn & Suites - North Ridgecrest

Address
2,1 mi
131 S China Lake Blvd
93555 Ridgecrest
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quality Inn Near China Lake Naval Station

Address
2,5 mi
507 S. China Lake Blvd.
93555 Ridgecrest
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Travel Inn Ridgecrest

Address
2,6 mi
131 W Upjohn Ave
93555 Ridgecrest
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

2010 CRS Ridgecrest Rallycross

Published: March 15, 2010
Length: 32:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: rollog60

Highlights of the CRS 2010 Ridgecrest Rallycross. Check out CaliforniaRallycross.com for event info. And don't forget to visit DirtyImpreza.com for more dirt-related fun - and to find...


2014 WORCS Rd. 5: Ridgecrest

Published: May 12, 2014
Length: 23:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Donna Espensen Ellsworth

Eliminator Racing at the 5th Round of WORCS in Ridgecrest, CA. Video by Suzan Minnicks and Helmet Cam by Donna Ellsworth's GoPro Hero 3. Rick Ellsworth #21 and Donna Ellsworth #101. Both...


Ridgecrest Rallycross 02/2013

Published: February 19, 2013
Length: 26:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mariusz Murawski

Mazda RX8 1983 Porsche 911 Ford F-150 Mitsubishi Evo 6 Subaru Impreza WRX Subaru WRX.


Extreme Laser Tag at John's Pizza in Ridgecrest

Published: March 08, 2014
Length: 30:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Edward Czajka

Extreme Laser Tag is now in Ridgecrest, at Johns Pizza. Play with your friends on teams, for $5 per game. Each game is 10 minutes long.


Plumber Ridgecrest 661-829-4848 Plumbing Doc Kern County CA 93555

Published: July 08, 2014
Length: 29:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bakers Field

Plumber Ridgecrest 661-829-4848 Visit: http://www.bestbakersfieldplumber.com/ The Plumbing Doctor Sewer and drain cleaning represents a lot of the day by day work done by the Plumbing Doc team ...


Asphalting Ridgecrest Blvd - Time Lapse

Published: August 01, 2014
Length: 27:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Edward Czajka

After a lot of prep work, Ridgecrest Blvd between Downs and Norma will be completed today (Aug 1st 2014). This is a Time Lapse of one of the passes in front of The Swap Sheet. A detour still...


GoPro Tour of Ridgecrest in HD

Published: July 30, 2013
Length: 10:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Edward Czajka

This is a POV street tour of Ridgecrest, CA. This was a Sunday morning drive through town, starting from 395, down China Lake Blvd, West on Inyokern Road (Highway 178), North on Norma St, East...


Usa - Califonia from Ridgecrest

Published: June 23, 2014
Length: 16:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Araz Yamininia

From Ridgecrest to Tulara. Through Lake Isabella.


Lightning Rainbow Time Lapse in Ridgecrest (4K HD)

Published: August 22, 2013
Length: 08:12 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Edward Czajka

This is a Time Lapse of Monsoon Induced Thunderstorms that hit the Ridgecrest Area in the early morning of Aug 19th 2013. These storms woke up the whole valley with a wondrous light show, and...


Super Scout 500 Over Ridgecrest CA

Published: February 04, 2015
Length: 48:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Rubberduck213

Short flight with a nice view.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake

Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake is part of Commander, Navy Region Southwest under Commander, Navy Installations Command and is located in the Western Mojave Desert region of California, approximately 150 miles north of Los Angeles. Occupying three counties – Kern, San Bernardino and Inyo – the installation’s closest neighbors are the cities of Ridgecrest, Inyokern, Trona and Darwin.

Located at 35.6856, -117.692 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Military facilities in the Mojave Desert, United States Navy bases, United States Naval Air Stations, Airports in California, Buildings and structures in Inyo County, California, Buildings and structures in Kern County, California, Buildings and structures in San Bernardino County, California, Geography of Inyo County, California, Geography of Kern County, California, Geography of San Bernardino County, California

KZIQ-FM

KZIQ-FM is a radio station broadcasting from Ridgecrest, California, with a hot adult contemporary format. Hometown Radio provides music and local news and information to the Indian Wells Valley. Since 2005, the station has won awards for local journalism and community service and was honored as one of California's small businesses of the year.

Located at 35.6161, -117.643 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in California

KSSI

KSSI is a radio station broadcasting a mix of Classic rock and Heavy metal formats. Licensed to China Lake, California, USA, it serves the Ridgecrest area. The station is owned by Sound Enterprises.

Located at 35.6517, -117.683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in California, Classic rock radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1975

KWDJ

KWDJ is a radio station broadcasting a sports format. Licensed to Ridgecrest, California, USA, it serves the immediate Ridgecrest area. It carries programming from Fox Sports Radio.

Located at 35.6161, -117.643 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in California, Sports radio stations in the United States

KLOA (AM)

KLOA is a radio station broadcasting an oldies format, licensed to and serving Ridgecrest, California, USA. The station is currently owned by Adelman Broadcasting, Inc. and features programming from Dial Global.

Located at 35.6344, -117.671 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in California, Oldies radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 2002

Naval Museum of Armament & Technology

The Naval Museum of Armament & Technology (NMAT) preserves and interprets the history of Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake and its heritage of advancing Naval aviation armament and technology. This museum is the repository of artifacts, photographs and film, documents and related heritage memorabilia from China Lake.

Located at 35.6544, -117.643 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Museums in Kern County, California, United States naval aviation, United States Navy museums, Aerospace museums in California, Military and war museums in California, 2008 establishments in California, Museums established in 2008