Sand Canyon, California
Sand Canyon: Situated in the Tehachapi Mountains of Kern County at an elevation of 2,710 feet, this rural area serves as a transitional zone between the Sierra Nevada and the Mojave Desert.
About
Sand Canyon is a city located in the county of Kern in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Sand Canyon
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Kern County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.3075,-118.4287 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 11:06:51 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 45℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Sand Canyon is located at 35°18'27"N 118°25'43"W (35.3074600, -118.4287000).
Sand Canyon map
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Weather
Mostly clear. Low around 45, with temperatures rising to around 47 overnight. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Sand Canyon, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109819 | Bakersfield College | Bakersfield (CA) | 93305-1299 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Sand Canyon, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEH | Tehachapi, California | Westside of Mullbery Street | BUS |
| MOJ | Mojave, California | 15900 Sierra Highway | BUS |
| BFD | Bakersfield | 601 Truxtun Ave | RAIL |
| LCS | Lancaster, California | 44812 Sierra Highway | BUS |
| PMD | Palmdale (Amtrak Thruway), California | 39000 Clock Tower Plaza Drive - Bus Bay 2E | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Sand Canyon.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Keen Post Office | Keene (CA) | 93531 |
| Calien Post Office | Caliente (CA) | 93518 |
| Tehacha Post Office | Tehachapi (CA) | 93561 |
| Bodfish Post Office | Bodfish (CA) | 93205 |
| Lake Isabella Post Office | Lake Isabella (CA) | 93240 |
Other cities in Kern County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kern County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | 385,725 | The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area. |
| Delano | 53,041 | A city in Kern County, California. |
| Oildale | 32,684 | Census-designated place in Kern County, California |
| Ridgecrest | 29,135 | City in California |
| Wasco | 28,734 | City in California |
| Arvin | 21,757 | City in Kern County, California, United States |
| Shafter | 20,739 | City in Kern County, California, United States |
| Rosamond | 18,150 | Census-designated place in Kern County, California |
| Greenfield | 17,644 | City in Monterey County, California, United States |
| Lamont | 15,120 | Census-designated place in Kern County, California |
| California City | 14,198 | City in Kern County, California |
| Tehachapi | 12,746 | City in California |
| McFarland | 12,482 | City in Kern County, California, United States |
| Golden Hills | 8,656 | Census designated place |
| Taft | 8,488 | City in Kern County, California, United States |
| Alta Sierra | 7,047 | Census-designated place in Nevada County, California |