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China Lake (NAWS)

1207 Nimitz Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

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About China Lake (NAWS)

China Lake (NAWS) offers a blend of style, comfort and livability. Located at 1207 Nimitz Ave in Ridgecrest, this community is an ideal place for residents. Be sure to come for a visit to check out the current floorplan options. The professional leasing staff is ready and waiting for you to come by for a tour. Stop by the leasing office to talk about your next apartment.

China Lake (NAWS) is an apartment community located in Kern County and the 93555 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Sierra Sands Unified School District attendance zone.

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Location
1207 Nimitz Ave, Ridgecrest,
CA 93555
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City - Ridgecrest

Situated in the Indian Wells Valley of the Mojave Desert, Ridgecrest presents a small-town feel to a close-knit military community, bordering the China Lake Naval Weapons Center. Ridgecrest residents come together for a variety of events, including the annual Petroglyph Festival and the Desert Empire Fair.

Ridgecrest is surrounded by four mountain ranges and a host of natural wonders, offering ample opportunities to engage in year-round recreational activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, and skiing. Sequoia National Forest and Death Valley National Park are also just minutes from Ridgecrest. The city honors its heritage with the Maturango Museum, which offers rotating exhibits, galleries, events, and tours. Ridgecrest’s prime location near the 395 and 14 highways allows for easy access to the rest of southern California.

Learn more about living in Ridgecrest 
Education
Schools
Richmond Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Murray Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Burroughs High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Immanuel Christian
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Walkability Near China Lake (NAWS)

Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20 / 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
0 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from China Lake (NAWS).

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Tivoli Centre
Drive: 7 min 2.6 mi
Sierra Vista Shopping Center
Drive: 8 min 2.7 mi
Ridgecrest Town Centre
Drive: 9 min 3.0 mi
China Lake (NAWS) has 3 shopping centers within 3.0 miles, which is about a 9-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Maturango Museum
 Drive: 9 min 4.3 mi
China Lake (NAWS) has a nearby park, Maturango Museum , located 4.3 miles or 9 minutes away.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
Drive: 7 min 2.4 mi
China Lake (NAWS) is 2.4 miles and a 7 minute drive from Ridgecrest Regional Hospital.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
China Lake Naval Weapons Center East Kern
Drive: 30 min 9.9 mi
China Lake Naval Weapons Center Red Mountain
Drive: 31 min 20.7 mi
China Lake Naval Weapons Center Lone Pine
Drive: 197 min 64.1 mi
China Lake (NAWS) has 3 military bases within 64.1 miles, the nearest is China Lake Naval Weapons Center East Kern which is 9.9 miles away and a 30 minute drive.

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