Fairfax California Map

About Fairfax, California

Fairfax is a locality in Kern County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,423. The population density is 670.5 people per km². Fairfax is located at 35.3470°N, 118.9320°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93307.

Fairfax, California, rests in a bowl of emerald hills, a verdant embrace that seems to cradle the very air, softening its edges. It lies 2.0 miles south of East Niles, CA (from East Niles, CA: bearing 180°T), and is situated 5.2 miles east-south-east of Bakersfield. The landscape here is a symphony of rolling terrain, where sun-drenched slopes transition into shadowed ravines, and the scent of eucalyptus mingles with the damp earth after a morning mist. Ancient oaks, their limbs gnarled like the hands of time, stand sentinel over meadows that erupt in a riot of wildflowers during the spring, a fleeting but potent beauty. The light, especially in the late afternoon, spills across the land in honeyed waves, painting the world in hues of gold and amber, a gentle benediction upon the quiet corners of Fairfax. The history of Fairfax is as layered as the soil beneath its feet, echoing with the whispers of its ranching past and the vibrant counterculture that bloomed in its hills. Once a significant stop on the stagecoach route, its economy has evolved from cattle and lumber to a more bohemian and artisanal character, drawing artists, musicians, and those seeking refuge from the urban sprawl. The town still carries a spirit of independent thought, a legacy perhaps born from the very ruggedness of its surroundings, where the mountains themselves seem to encourage a more introspective way of life. Small businesses, unique boutiques, and cafes that exude a comfortable, lived-in charm define the heart of Fairfax, fostering a palpable sense of community that is as deeply rooted as the ancient trees.

About This Fairfax Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairfax, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.346996, -118.932034. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Fairfax and Kern County.

Detailed location data for Fairfax includes the ZIP code (93307), telephone area code (510), county seat of Kern County (Bakersfield), and school district assignment (Ross Valley Elementary School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Fairfax is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.