Bakersfield’s diverse neighborhoods offer a mix of residential, commercial, and recreational areas. This section provides insights into the city’s various districts, helping visitors explore the unique characteristics of each neighborhood.
The area northeast of Bakersfield is referred to as Northeast Bakersfield. Despite the fact that development began in the 1950s, much of the region is still rural. The Northeast is primarily middle and upper middle class. Some of the oldest development in this area is located along Panorama Drive and …
College Heights is nearly entirely a residential area. Union Avenue, Panorama Drive, and Columbus Street are the main streets that go through it. It is one of the region’s oldest neighborhoods, with growth beginning in the early to mid-1950s. Bakersfield College is the neighborhood’s focal point. The college’s current location …
Rio Bravo is a residential and commercial neighborhood. The land is primarily rural, despite the fact that much of it has been integrated into the city. Given the magnitude of the area, more neighborhoods are likely to emerge in this part of Bakersfield. The Kern River County Park, a huge …
East Bakersfield is a part of the city of Bakersfield that was originally known as the town of Sumner before being absorbed into the city. The majority of the developments are a combination of residential and business. A small business district is also located around the intersection of Baker and …
Old Town Kern is centered on Baker Street and served as the former central commercial district of the town of Summer. This was the site of Bakersfield’s first train station, which contended with the current location west of Old Town for the title of commercial center. Many Basque restaurants may …
Southeast Bakersfield refers to the area between Union Avenue, East California Avenue, and Edison Highway in the town’s southeast corner. It includes two communities: the M.L.K. Community and the Cottonwood Community. The Southeast also contains three parks: Casa Loma Park, Bell Terrace Park, and Rexland Park. This is one of …
The area south of State Route 58 between South Union Avenue and Wible Road is known as South Bakersfield. Although there are some commercial sections, this region of town is mostly residential. It includes Planz Park, Wilson Park, and the Eleanor Wilson Library. The Kern County Fairgrounds and the Valley …
Southwest Bakersfield is the southwest region of Bakersfield. The Kern River runs through it to the north, while Oak Street/Wible Road runs through it to the east. The city limits itself serve as the other boundary. Major residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, as well as parks, shopping districts, and a …
Bakersfield’s Financial District is centered around California Avenue and Mohawk Street. Many regional offices and corporate headquarters for corporations with holdings in the county and surrounding region are located here. Wells Fargo, Bank of the West, and Berry Petroleum are among them. Stockdale Towers, the city’s highest structure, is also …
Seven Oaks is a residential and business area. The area of the River Walk is a major commercial and retail district. It’s a mix of business and retail shopping along Stockdale Highway between the Kern River and Calloway Drive, with stores like Target, Sprouts Farmers Market, TJ Maxx, Nordstrom Rack, …