Bakersfield Neighborhoods & Community Guides
Bakersfield is more than one downtown. Use these original local area guides to explore destinations, transportation considerations, local institutions and practical visitor questions. Photographs illustrate Kern County locations; they are not misrepresented as homes or rental properties.
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Neighborhoods and local places
Learn the differences between Kern County communities, nearby attractions and practical planning considerations.
LOCAL CONTEXT PHOTO · NOT A PROPERTYDowntown Bakersfield
Arts, event venues, historic architecture and nearby dining in the downtown core.
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LOCAL CONTEXT PHOTO · NOT A PROPERTYOld Town Kern
Explore historic Basque dining, local heritage, and the district east of downtown.
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LOCAL CONTEXT PHOTO · NOT A PROPERTYNorthwest Bakersfield
Research residential districts, local amenities and access to the Kern River corridor.
Explore neighborhoodHow to choose a neighborhood for a visit
Compare where you need to be, the time of day you will travel, parking/accessibility requirements and how easy it is to reach dental practices, restaurants or event venues. Confirm current conditions before making accommodation reservations.