Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School

Chipman Junior High School

Highland High School

Bakersfield Country Club

Hillcrest

Edison

La Cresta - Altavista

Oildale

Fuller Acres

Rexland Acres

Lamont

Pumpkin Center

Bakersfield

Rio Bravo

Mountain Meadows

Eastridge Estates

Choctaw Valley

Tuscany

Goodmanville

Rivergrove

East Niles

Northeast Bakersfield

Tarina

93220

93305

93381

93301

93307

93304

93306

93309

93241

93308

Centered around Bakersfield College and the Panorama Bluffs, 93306 blends hillside views of the Kern River with established streets and newer east-side enclaves. Hot, sunny summers and mild winters favor time outside—sunset walks at Panorama Park, bike rides on the Kern River Parkway, weekend picnics at Hart Park, and rounds at Kern River Golf Course. Daily life is convenient with nearby vons, foodmaxx, and a walmart neighborhood market; coffee is easy at starbucks and dutch bros; and fitness is covered by in-shape and planet fitness. Locals enjoy casual taquerias and barbecue along niles, columbus, and mount vernon, while bc’s planetarium and campus events add community energy. Mesa marin sports complex and dog-friendly green spaces make it welcoming for families and pets, and kern medical anchors healthcare access. Highway 178 offers quick connections to downtown and the kern river canyon. According to zillow’s market trends from recent months, the median asking rent runs roughly $1,600–$1,700, with most listings about $1,200–$2,200 per month.

Warm atmosphere with family-friendly amenities and safe, welcoming streets.

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Ample parks and spaces for hiking, biking, and active recreation.

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Local university presence adds vibrancy, events, and youthful energy.

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Quick highway connections for seamless travel and regional access.

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5717 Fairfax Rd

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Neighborhood: Rio Bravo

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