"Inyokern - 1909" Inyokern by Yaqui

Inyokern Travel Guide: 9 reviews and 24 photos

Called many names: Brown - Siding 16 - Magnolia

Inyokern is such a tiny community, but one horse lovers enjoy. Once settle as an aqueduct town called “Brown” it boasted a population of almost 3,000, which now consist mostly of ranches and farms. Then Inyokern was called “Siding 16” in 1909 when the Southern Pacific laid railroad lines through here from Mojave. Then it took on the name of Magnolia when the US post office opened in 1913. Yet, the residence changed it to Inyokern because of being right on the border of Inyo/Kern County. It is located right outside the Ridgecrest community, so the residence can enjoy all the amenities Ridgecrest has, which includes all the outdoor recreation of desert landscapes and the natural historical beauty such as Fossil Falls (Joshua Forest west of here). It is a very small downtown, which you can pass by in a blink of an eye….so do not blink ok because it has some neat antique shops, restaurants, gas station, and a motel. It has the other distinction of having an Airport, which host an Air show and Open House every year.

This is a really neat small community, so make some time and at least, rest, eat, or just browse the really neat antique & gift shops!

Howdy Folks, drop by for a spell!

Located on Inyo Dreams Store

Freeman Junction Historical Marker

Freeman Junction is not far from Inyokern, Ca. Its just right off Highway 14 and Ca-178 West.

Pros and Cons

Pros:There is some neat shops and a cool feed store!
Cons:No major stores, but local establishments are available.
In a nutshell:Still a little find in the desert!

Last visit to Inyokern: Sep 2007
Intro Updated Feb 28, 2010
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Reviews (9)

Unique! Shopping (2)

I bet this place surprises people when they are traveling along Hwy 14 to see a brewery, gift shop and restaurant. It... more travel advice

Desert Dinning Restaurants (2)

This is a seafood and steak restaurant located along the Hwy 14 is one of those places that people either love or... more travel advice

Indian Wells California Historical Landmark #457 - Inyokern

Indian Wells California Historical... Things to Do (2)

This is still an active natural springs well that is being utilized by the Indian Wells Restaurant and Indian Wells... more travel advice

Inyokern Airport Favorites (1)

History is not really define when this little airport started. I surmise it began after WWII when some of the lucky... more travel advice

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Comments (6)

ranger49 Mar 7, 2012 at 1:20 AM Report Abuse

We saw some little places like this on our last trip - down at heel looking accommodation vs.shopping palaces, history markers and an air of mystery and abandonment. I noticed the town was founded in the year of my mother's birth when my Dad was already 12 years old!
MD2nd Mar 7, 2012 at 12:26 AM Report Abuse

Great hotel tip! Always good to learn about accommodations which are within walking distance of stores or restaurants.
nicolaitan Jul 2, 2009 at 8:39 AM Report Abuse

inyo-dreams. how cute is that. a real swinging village here.
nepalgoods Apr 5, 2009 at 12:21 AM Report Abuse

What a strange little place! Nice page!
Maria250 Oct 5, 2008 at 3:11 PM Report Abuse

Glad to hear back from you, dear Dee!! Have missed you!! TX travel went nice, and as so often too short. - Very interesting Inyokern Airport information/tip!
globetrott Sep 28, 2007 at 11:59 PM Report Abuse

there would be some great souvenirs for me in that giftshop !