Directions to the Bethlehem Priory
Our monastery is nestled in a quiet valley in the heart of California's Tehachapi Mountains, approximately 1 hour south of Bakersfield.
Driving Directions from Highway 58/Tehachapi:
- Take "Exit 148, Tehachapi (202)" which is also Tucker Road.
- Go south on Tucker Road 2.1 miles to Highline Road.
- Turn right onto Highline Road and go 1.3 miles to Water Canyon Road (the 4th street).
- Turn left onto Water Canyon Road and go 2.3 miles to the brown "Norbertine Monastery" sign, then turn right onto the property (Paradise Valley Road).
- Turn right at the log fence with a black gate and drive past the two log cabins.
- Follow the road to the right all the way up to the chapel/gift shop at the top of the hill.
- The chapel and gift shop are are located in the building with a lawn and grotto.
Please Note: Entering our address directly into Google Maps/another online map service or a GPS may incorrectly retrieve a location lower down on Water Canyon Road.
Nearest Airport:
Meadows Field Airport (BFL) in Bakersfield, CA, approximately 1 hour away