Know before you go
Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Cesar E. Chavez National Monument.
Local know-how to help you travel smarter and make the most of every moment.
Explore the legacy of Cesar E. Chavez at this inspiring national monument dedicated to labor rights and social justice in California.
Immerse yourself in the rich history of labor rights at the Cesar E. Chavez National Monument. This site honors the life and work of a pivotal figure in the American civil rights movement and offers a glimpse into the ongoing struggle for social justice.
Opening times, essentials, and a few local tips gathered into one calmer, easier-to-scan planning section.
Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Cesar E. Chavez National Monument.
Local know-how to help you travel smarter and make the most of every moment.
Car
If you're traveling by car, start by getting onto CA-101 S from your current location in Central Coast. Continue on CA-101 S for approximately 30 miles until you reach the exit for CA-58 E toward Bakersfield. Merge onto CA-58 E and continue for about 50 miles. Take the exit for Keene/Ca-223, and turn left onto Woodford-Tehachapi Rd. The Cesar E. Chavez National Monument will be on your left at 29700 Woodford-Tehachapi Rd, Keene, CA 93531. Parking is available on-site, and there is no cost for parking.
Public Transportation
To reach the Cesar E. Chavez National Monument via public transportation, you will need to take a Greyhound bus from your location in Central Coast to Bakersfield. Check the Greyhound schedule for departure times and tickets, which typically cost between $30-$50 one way. Once you arrive in Bakersfield, you will need to catch a local bus (Route 25 towards Keene) from the Bakersfield Greyhound station. The bus ride to Keene will take approximately 1 hour. Get off at the stop nearest to Woodford-Tehachapi Rd, then walk about 1 mile to the monument, which is located at 29700 Woodford-Tehachapi Rd, Keene, CA 93531.
Use Cesar E. Chavez National Monument as your starting point for nearby food, family ideas, nightlife, and more local discoveries.
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