Mojave, CA Road Trips

1 Mojave Spaceport, ☏ +1 661-824-2433. The huge airstrip at Mojave is used by research companies for test flights, and is most famous as the home of Burt Rutan's company Scaled Composites which in 2004 became the first private company to put a human into space. In addition the airlines park many older planes here, either because the planes are not required for service or because the plane has reached its end-of-life. In any case, seeing dozens of huge airplanes parked next to futuristic flight vehicles makes this airstrip in the desert a worthwhile stop. The airport flightline is open to the public, and many aircraft are typically on display during the monthly "Plane Crazy Saturday" event, held on the 3rd Saturday of each month, and sponsored by the Mojave Transportation Museum. A tram tour of the flightline is often available during the event. Admission to the flightline, display aircraft, and featured event speakers is free. 2 Edwards Air Force Base, 1 S. Rosamond Blvd (take the 14 south to Rosamond, then take Rosamond Blvd east out of town and follow it directly to the base), ☏ +1 661 277-3510. (updated Jun 2015) Edwards AFB is a massive testing and training ground for the Air Force and NASA southeast of Mojave. There is a museum on the base and tours are available. See the website for details. Note that this is an active military base so ID will be required and visitors may be required to submit to a search. Edwards AFB is best known for being similar to Area 51, but test and experimental aircraft will come out of the hangar to experiment.

1 Voyager Restaurant, 1434 Flight Line (in the airport terminal building), ☏ +1 661 824-2048. M-F 7AM-3PM, Sa 8AM-3PM, Su 8AM-2PM. Located on the flight line of the Mojave Air and Space Port, this restaurant provides a diner-like atmosphere, with many visitors famous to the Aerospace industry. One of the more expensive restaurants in Mojave, but excellent food. Free wi-fi and views of the runway. $9-20. (updated Aug 2016) 2 Anthony's Grill, 16940 State Highway 14 (in the Stater Brothers Shopping Center), ☏ +1 661 824-4056. M-F 9AM - 7PM. Great Mexican food, cooked fresh to order. Specials everyday. (updated Jun 2015)

Best Western Desert Winds, 16200 Sierra Highway, ☏ +1 661 824-3601, fax: +1 661 824-3605. Motel 6, 16958 State Route 58, ☏ +1 661 824-4571, fax: +1 661 824-8306. Erth Inn by AGA - Mojave, 15620 Sierra Hwy, ☏ +1 661-452-6982, fax: +1 661 824-3910.

California State Route 14 passes on the west side of Mojave, providing access to Mojave from the Antelope Valley to the south and US Highway 395 to the north. California State Route 58 loops around Mojave to the east and north, providing access from Bakersfield to the west and Barstow to the east. More distant cities include Los Angeles (95 miles south on SR-14), Las Vegas (225 miles east on SR-58), San Francisco (345 miles west on SR-58), and Reno (375 miles north on SR-14). Mojave has no local taxicab service, however of you are willing to pay a $25-50 minimum fare, you can call for taxicab service from: California City Yellow Cab (California City), +1 760-338-3494. 1 Mojave Air and Space Port (MHV IATA). General aviation

The town center section of Mojave is relatively small, and easily navigable by bicycle or foot. Automobile traffic is the most common, as sidewalks and bike lanes are not as common as in the average town. Also, several people use golf carts, 4-wheelers, and off-road motorbikes, as the nearby desert is an off-road motor sports haven.