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Lodging/Hotel Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I room with another student to save money?
   Yes, Airstreams has negotiated with local Hotel/Motel/Apartments to accept 2 and 3 person monthly rentals.  Please indicate your request for a roommate on the ARI Registration Form.

    

2. Are there any campgrounds I can stay at?
   Yes, there are two local campgrounds students can stay at:

   • Trails End RV Park 661-822-3697 ($30/night - $275/month).
     Full hook ups provided.
   • Indian Hill Ranch 661-822-6613 ($30-$40/night.  Lake sites available).
     Full hook ups provided.

    

3. Are there any hotel/motel/apartments I can get an ARI discount rate at?
   Yes, there are several hotel/motel/apartments that offer Airstreams Students special monthly/nightly rates:
   
   
   • Orchard Apartments ($1,075 monthly) Includes utilities. This is the best value for students since it is close to the ARI training facility and it allows for up to three students to split the lodging expenses. (661) 822-0858
     www.orchardcaliving.com
   • Fairfield Marriott ($50/100 nightly) All amenities. 661-822-4800
   • Country Park Hotel Best Western ($45/$90 nightly) All amenities. 661-823-1800
   • Mountain Inn Best Western ($40/80 nightly) Some amenities. 661-822-5591

 

4. Are there any local tourist attractions I can visit on the weekends?
   The Tehachapi area hosts many beautiful and interesting attractions.  Please refer to the attractions links below:
   
   
   • Tehachapi Museum: www.tehachapimuseum.org
   • Tehachapi Loop:  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tehachapi_loop
   • Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park: parks.ca.gov
   • Lake Isabella:  www.lakeisabella.net
   • Red Rock Canyon and Jawbone Canyon: desertusa.com/rrsp/rrsp.html

 

5. Where can I eat at?
   There are many restaurants in the local area for students to choose from.  The following are some of our students’ favorites:
   
   
   • City Slickers  661-822-4939
   • Kasagiri Sushi  661-822-7533
   • Petra Mediterranean Deli  661-822-1900
   • Las Palmas Mexican  661-822-5506
   • Pacinos Italian  661-822-9400
   • Starbucks Coffee  661-822-0573
   • Cold Stone Creamery  661-823-1135
   • Primos Burgers 661-823-7202
   • Kelcy’s Restaurant  661-822-4207
   • Henry’s Café  661-822-0732
   • Jakes Steak House 661-822-6015
   • Kelley’s Café  661-822-1608

 

6. What other resources are there to learn the area and know what it has to offer?
   The following internet links will enable you to learn more about the surrounding area:
   
   
   • Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce: www.tehachapi.com/chamber/
   • Local Weather:  www.google.com/weather
   • Tehachapi Area Weather:www.mountainbase.com/weather/index.html
   • California Travel Resource Guide: www.totalescape.com
   • Weather Underground:  www.wunderground.com
   • Bakersfield City Information: www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/geninfo.php?locindex=9840
   • Bakersfield Airport:  www.meadowsfield.com
   • Burbank Airport:  www.burbankairport.com