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Place in California, United States
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McKittrick is a small town that focused on oil and gas development located in Kern County in California's San Joaquin Valley.
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The Brea Pit is the site of a huge fossil find of pre-historic creatures trapped in tar (brea is Spanish for pitch or tar). The site is a California Historic Landmark and is marked by a plaque.
Despite the name, McKittrick Hotel is an eatery. The biggest draw to this establishment is the bar that is completely covered floor to ceiling in pennies.
This convenience store serves a wide array of food items that get rave reviews from those who stop in.
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