Ridgecrest is framed by four mountain ranges and positioned against the foothills of the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains. Ridgecrest is known for its beautiful skies, excellent schools, and safe neighborhoods.
Ridgecrest is located near the edge of the Mojave Desert in eastern Kern County, just off Highway 395. Ridgecrest is not far from the China Lake Naval Weapons Center.
Ridgecrest is part of the Bakersfield, California metro area.