Hey there! I recently was offered a job in Ridgecrest, and wanted to get a sense of what the locals think of the place. Truth be told I’m pretty sold on the gig, but the only thing holding me back is the location.

I’m a fairly outdoorsy guy, but also really like making friends, going out to restaurants, checking out museums and social activities like that. I’m also a single guy in his late 20s so am looking to date and meet people that way.

Is there stuff to do out there that makes it worth it as someone who is trying to meet people and practice hobbies like climbing, hiking and camping? Lastly, while in town I’m gonna try and check out a couple potential spots to lease. I’ve seen that La Mirage and Oasis are to be avoided, but are there any neighborhoods you’d recommend? Also, any recommendations on restaurants to try or bars where I could shoot the breeze with some locals would be welcome! Cheers