Ridgecrest, CA

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Five Fingers Peak in the Eastern Sierra at sunrise, Ridgecrest, CA.
Just before sunset over the Sierra's. The green of spring is quickly turning golden.
Up short canyon
#Blue
I had to move to the desert. Not So overjoyed about it but as compensation, Mother Nature gives us amazing sunsets and sunrises. This was looking towards the Sierras, west of Ridgecrest. Soothing blues, salmons and more.
Windy sunset

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Red Roof Inn Ridgecrest

Red Roof Inn Ridgecrest

2 out of 5
1050 North Norma Street Ridgecrest CA
$114 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$132 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ridgecrest. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Maturango Museum and China ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (71 reviews)
Good value for money, Pool and hot tub were welcome additions. Breakfast was good with a wide range of continental fair including toasted bagels, yoghurts, cereal and pastries. And they had tea with black for a Brit!

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Red Roof Inn Ridgecrest
Best Western China Lake Inn

Best Western China Lake Inn

2.5 out of 5
400 S China Lake Blvd Ridgecrest CA
$108 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Mar 21 to Mar 22
$125 total
Mar 21 - Mar 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Ridgecrest. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (798 reviews)
Comfortable and reliable

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Best Western China Lake Inn
Days Inn by Wyndham Ridgecrest near China Lake Naval Station

Days Inn by Wyndham Ridgecrest near China Lake Naval Station

2 out of 5
201 W Inyokern Rd Ridgecrest CA
$90 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
$104 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ridgecrest. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (647 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Ridgecrest near China Lake Naval Station
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Desert Villa Oasis - Gateway to the Eastern Sierras, Death Valley, and Yosemite

Desert Villa Oasis - Gateway to the Eastern Sierras, Death Valley, and Yosemite

Ridgecrest CA
Stay at this vacation home in Ridgecrest. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Leroy Jackson Park Sports Complex and Petroglyph ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Very quiet and clean. A rather pleasant stay.

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Desert Villa Oasis - Gateway to the Eastern Sierras, Death Valley, and Yosemite
Serene Business-Friendly Getaway ~ ♛Queen Bed, Pkg

Serene Business-Friendly Getaway ~ ♛Queen Bed, Pkg

Ridgecrest CA
Stay at this apartment in Ridgecrest. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Maturango Museum and China Lake Museum ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
This Ridgecrest rental was the perfect home base for our visit. It was clean, inviting, and thoughtfully arranged, with a peaceful atmosphere that made it easy to relax after long days out. The location was convenient to town yet felt tucked away and quiet. Everything was exactly as described, and ...

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Serene Business-Friendly Getaway ~ ♛Queen Bed, Pkg
Modern Desert Escape + EV Charging!

Modern Desert Escape + EV Charging!

Ridgecrest CA
Stay at this vacation home in Ridgecrest. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Kerr McGee Community Center and Petroglyph Park ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)
House
On 1st impression the house was nice looking. However discovering several issues, brings this rating doen,1. Backyard filled with dog poop and goheads.2. Bo toilet paper.3. Blow dryer in master room did not work.4. No bath soap in bathrooms.5. Blinds in living room were missing panels and another ...

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2024

Modern Desert Escape + EV Charging!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Ridgecrest

3.8
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
39
5 - Excellent 19%
4 - Good
99
4 - Good 48%
3 - Okay
58
3 - Okay 28%
2 - Disappointing
6
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
4
1 - Terrible 2%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Use to live there, saddened to see all the weeds all over the roads and sidewalks.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I was on a trip through the area and traveling on Hwy 395. Ridgecrest is a bit off of the highway, and is close to the military base, but is a nice little town with all amenities that a traveler would need. Recommended.

4/5 - Good

2Dancers

Nice little town on the road to Squaw for skiing.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Here for a funeral.....WINDY....graffiti on an abandoned building was our view out the window臘‍♀️

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

We were passing through on our way home from Anaheim. We had stayed at another hotel in Ridgecrest on our way to Anaheim in the same price range which was much nicer, quieter and cleaner.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Typical sprawling desert town. Good family Mexican restaurant.

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