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At Rankin Ranch, we love sharing our rich family history with our guests—it’s one of the things that makes our Ranch so special! This summer, we’re extra excited as we gear up to celebrate our 60th anniversary in 2025!

One town with a fascinating history in the valley was Caliente, California. You can learn more about this little valley, Caliente, and more when you stay at Rankin Ranch. It’s one of the many pieces of history that helped make this state what it is today.

With so much to see and do, it’s the perfect place for a weekend getaway, whether you are a California resident or not. When planning a weekend getaway in California, there’s no better place to stay than Rankin Ranch.

A vacation in California is the perfect way to reconnect with the wilderness. Get out of the city momentarily and bring your children into the California wilderness at Rankin Ranch. 

Give someone special a ranch vacation with the promise to spend quality time and make memories at Rankin Ranch with vacation gift certificates. 

Planning family vacations can be a great way to build long-lasting memories with your grandparents. So, you’ll want to pick a place perfect for families and seniors.

Organizing a quilting retreat is a great way to bond and stretch your creative muscles. We think it’s always a good idea to get outside your home and go somewhere new and to a place with ample nature to appreciate. Take your mind off the day-to-day stresses and get creative with your friends at Rankin

The Kern River in California isn’t too far from the Rankin Ranch, and we have many options for you to hike and search for birds on our property. Over the years, we have had several bird watchers stay at the ranch who complied a list of their sightings. 

If you want to experience a dude ranch during the summer months, you find that there are many ways to stay cool in summer at Rankin Ranch. We have plenty of ways to cool down and beat the heat if it’s unusually warm for your ranch vacation.

If you are heading to Bakersfield for the unbelievable things to do, consider spending your time away from the event with us on the Rankin Ranch.