Downtown Tehachapi 

Burger Spot

 

• Description/History: The Burger Spot has been open since the late 1950's and features a classic retro look complete with an illuminated neon sign that tells a story of a bygone era. With a great classic look up front, the interior also features large windows overlooking Tehachapi Boulevard and can be used with private owner's approval. This location was featured in a 2017 Tesla commercial. 

• Filming Environment:Classic looking small-town burger restaurant, great illumination at night and in the early evenings. Located Downtown and near amenities. Also near Union Pacific rail lines so regular train traffic is to be expected. A great looking scene of classic America. 

• Support/Nearby: Downtown location. Private parking with owner's consent. Located next to City-owned visitors center with small parking area that can be reserved for staging or equipment.  

Tehachapi Water Tower/Railroad Park

• Description/History: Owned and maintained by the City of Tehachapi, the iconic water tower is now a fixture in Downtown, complete with historic signage. Located directly next to Union Pacific Rail tracks, this water tower once served as the refilling station for the steam engines in the railroad. It has since been retired but serves as a monument downtown. The attached park includes large shade trees and shaded areas. Sidewalks next to Tehachapi Boulevard with natural traffic in the background if needed for shots. Was featured in 2012 Chrysler commercial as a background.
• Filming Environment: Shaded area along a roadway that sits between two stop sign intersections so traffic is moving at a slower pace. Vegetation covers much of the fencing hiding much of the railroad track. Train traffic is a regular feature. Trees are historically large and lush with leaves during the summer months. 
• Support/Nearby: Park and water tower is owned and maintained by the City making reservations for filming easy. Considerations could be made for traffic control on Tehachapi Boulevard if needed, it is possible to reroute traffic for filming. 

Tehachapi Train Depot

• Description/History: Once the rail home for Tehachapi passenger trains, it was initially shuttered in the 1970's when passenger service ended. For several decades it served as a maintenance facility for the Union Pacific Railroad. In the early 2000's the City of Tehachapi acquired the property as part of a redevelopment push for Downtown. The facility was renovated as a rail museum, but, just a few weeks before opening to the public, the facility burned down in 2008. The City of Tehachapi continued with the project, constructing a replica of the building which today is complete with relics from the rail history of Tehachapi. The building is complete with viewing platforms for the passing freight trains and serves as a museum for the railroad history in Tehachapi.
• Filming Environment: A replica of an antique train depot which could serve as a train station for a historical shot. The platforms create opportunities for passenger shots and a busy terminal. A city-owned park surrounds the facility allowing for plenty of space for equipment. The museum owns a variety of antique rail equipment and relics that could be used in productions. 
• Support/Nearby: Near local restaurants and catering options for crew. Location off Tehachapi Boulevard makes for easy deliveries of support materials and other needs. Located near several major chain hotels for accommodations.