The Tejon Indian Tribe, in partnership with Hard Rock International, breaks ground on Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Kern County. Located less than 15 miles south of Bakersfield, the project will be the first resort hotel and casino in Kern County and will be built in two phases. Hard Rock Tejon will bring numerous benefits to the region including increased tourism and the creation of approximately 5,000 jobs. The first phase will consist of approximately a 150,000 square-foot casino featuring 3,000 slot machines, 48 table games, and multiple food and beverage venues including the renowned Hard Rock Café. This phase is scheduled to open in 22 months. Phase II will include a 400-room hotel, 2,800 seat Hard Rock Live event center, additional casino space, restaurants, pool, fitness facility and spa. For more information, please visit https://casino.hardrock.com/tejon.