Any nice places within an hour of Bakersfield? (Fresno, Arvin: live in, moving) - California (CA) - Page 3 - City-Data Forum

lacox · 07-22-2012, 01:17 PM

Hi there, My sister lives in Valencia it's very nice, clean, family oriented, great school district and convent to everything (a ton of dining and shopping and great paceo's to walk, bike and play with the kids). However a tad bit uppity for me but is truly a nice place. I myself am currently trying to find something between Bakersfield and Valencia as well. In my research there is a whole section that is covered in mountain trees along the 5 freeway south of Bakersfield within an hour or so. These cities may suit your family plus be conducive to a reasonable commute for your husband. I can't say how they rank in school or community thus far as I'm still doing my own research but they are Filmore, Castaic, Frazier Park, Lebec, Lake Hughes and Lake Elizabeth. I wish you the best of luck. I lived in Cali years ago but now after living in the country side of Western NY it will be hard to leave behind all the lush green surrounding and cool weather during the summer but will not miss the heavy snow ; ). If you learn anything and would to share with my family that would be greatly appreciated.

Many blessings to you.

Jebby · 07-23-2012, 03:41 PM

I think Pine Mountain Club is your best bet. Also maybe check out the Pinon Pines / Cuddy Valley area of Frazier park.

future texan · 09-05-2012, 04:44 PM

may I make a suggestion of the small community of Pinon pines, which is about 8 miles west of the I-5, at the frazier mountain off ramp...beautiful, pine trees, over 5000 foot elevation and nice views...roughly an hour from bakersfield, all on paved roads...home prices have dropped too, allowing someone to buy a large home in reasonable price ranges....like all of the "hill" area, there is no shopping to speak of, but there's a trade off for having cool nights, and cooler summer days, and beautiful surroundings!! ...

JanND · 09-05-2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by lacox

Hi there, My sister lives in Valencia it's very nice, clean, family oriented, great school district and convent to everything (a ton of dining and shopping and great paceo's to walk, bike and play with the kids). However a tad bit uppity for me but is truly a nice place. I myself am currently trying to find something between Bakersfield and Valencia as well. In my research there is a whole section that is covered in mountain trees along the 5 freeway south of Bakersfield within an hour or so. These cities may suit your family plus be conducive to a reasonable commute for your husband. I can't say how they rank in school or community thus far as I'm still doing my own research but they are Filmore, Castaic, Frazier Park, Lebec, Lake Hughes and Lake Elizabeth. I wish you the best of luck. I lived in Cali years ago but now after living in the country side of Western NY it will be hard to leave behind all the lush green surrounding and cool weather during the summer but will not miss the heavy snow ; ). If you learn anything and would to share with my family that would be greatly appreciated.

Many blessings to you.

I would not move anywhere that required your husband to drive the Grapevine 2 x daily. It is in horrible condition. Have either you or the OP ever checked into Springville?? Porterville? Tehachapi...?? Check these places out....might suit you better.

eccotecc · 09-05-2012, 06:10 PM

The OP posted this thread wayyyyy back in June. I guess we should thank futuretexan for resurrecting this discussion for those who would remotely consider relocating to Bakersfield.

I believe Bakersfield is a place for the criminally inclined to go when they have an arrest warrant out for them in Fresno.

A person once told me something about Bakersfield and it stuck with me till this day.

If you look at a map of the San Joaquin Valley, Bakersfield is located where it is for a reason. Everyone has one and so does California.

gail3162 · 09-16-2012, 02:11 PM

I live in Bakersfield and it was the biggest mistake we ever made! We didn't come here by choice, my brother in law forced my in laws into buying a business and they needed us to run it even though we said no they pushed until we gave in. Had we known what our lives would turn into, it would have never happened!The air quality is the worse in the nation! Not my opinion,but fact on the air quality!I have asthma and it has progressively gotten worse over the last 7 years of being in Bakersfield. This year alone I have spent a total of 10 days hospitalized due to asthma.Three times of being taken by ambulance to the ER.My husband also contracted Valley Fever from working with the oilfield and has spent the last almost four years suffering! Almost 7 weeks hospitalized, almost dying at least three times and all the irreversible side effects from all the med's. He had to have surgery on his rt lung to save his life. We are stuck here and cannot leave because of financial reasons due to illness! There is nothing to do in Bakersfield. Unless all you are into is eating out and going to the movies. There are parks but if you are concerned about being exposed to the elements due to health reasons then you are stuck indoors. My oldest son ran from here as fast as he could. He went back to NY which is where we moved from ( couldn't even find a school here that he could attend, doing what he loved) He and his family are relocating back to CA but it isn't going to be Bakersfield. Please no one send me messages about what I wrote this is my and my family's experience, we know what we have gone through and is going through and I know that every time I step out that door, I cannot breathe!So I wouldn't advise anyone who values their health to live here!