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Last Modified: January 30, 2026

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Laurel Glen Neighborhood Guide

11of 22 Bakersfield Neighborhoods

Where Bakersfield Runs On Carpools And Garage Remotes

🧭Generally defined as the area: around Calloway Drive, Coffee Road, Allen Road, and Buena Vista. Classic southwest Bakersfield suburb territory

📌Laurel Glen is best known for: clean cul-de-sacs, parks tucked into neighborhoods, and houses that all went up around the same decade

👕You can spot a Laurel Glen local by: minivans in the driveway, kids riding scooters at dusk, and sprinklers clicking on every evening

👍Locals live here because: it feels safe, schools are solid, and everything you need is ten minutes away

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: HOA rules, limited street parking during birthday parties, and homes that blend together after a while

✨The overall feel is: suburbia with training wheels

Neighborhood Tags:
SafeQuietFamily orientedSuburban calmGreat schoolsDog Friendly

Pros & Cons of Laurel Glen

Laurel Glen strengths (top 5)

Family FriendlySafetyGreen SpacePeaceful & QuietFitness Oriented

Laurel Glen tradeoffs (top 3)

NightlifeFarmers MarketsArt Scene
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Laurel Glen Neighborhood DNA

families who actually use their three car garages

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Some of the Laurel Glen hotspots include: McDonald's, Starbucks, and CVS Pharmacy.
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Moving to Laurel Glen - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Bakersfield or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Bakersfield guide for the big-picture view — or compare Laurel Glen against other parts of the city in our Bakersfield neighborhood guide.