La Cresta California Map
Explore La Cresta, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of La Cresta, California
| City | La Cresta |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Kern County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 35.397201 |
| Longitude | -118.989312 |
| Population | 8,787 |
| Density | 3243.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 92562, 92021, 93305 |
| Area Code | 714, 661 |
| County Seat | Bakersfield |
| School District | Bakersfield City School District |
About La Cresta, California
La Cresta is a locality in Kern County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,787. The population density is 3243.5 people per km². La Cresta is located at 35.3972°N, 118.9893°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 92562, 92021, 93305.La Cresta occupies a landscape defined by expansive, sun-drenched plains that stretch toward the horizon with a quiet, persistent intensity. It lies 1.4 miles northwest of East Bakersfield, CA (from East Bakersfield, CA: bearing 314°T), and is situated 2.3 miles northeast of Bakersfield. The terrain holds a dry, earthy character where the golden light of late afternoon emphasizes the subtle contours of the ground. Travelers may observe the West Shore Gulch carving its path through the region, a reminder of the water’s ancient work upon the soil. Only the distant silhouette of the Sierra Nevada haunts the far edge of the view, appearing as a faint, jagged promise against the sky. Panorama Park serves as the immediate green lung for the vicinity, offering a quiet space to observe the local ecology.
Development in La Cresta reflects a history tied to the steady cultivation of the land and the strategic use of inland resources. The regional economy leans into agricultural output and small-scale enterprise, benefiting from the proximity to the East Side Canal for irrigation needs. Commerce moves with the deliberate pace of a place that values its own internal rhythm over the frantic demands of larger urban centers. Residents often look toward the nearby Hart Park Lake as a focal point for weekend recreation, reinforcing a lifestyle deeply connected to the local environment. Industrial efforts remain modest, favoring stability and the maintenance of a quiet, productive atmosphere for all who reside here.
Cultural life in La Cresta finds expression in the shared traditions of neighbors who value their space and the stillness of their surroundings. Landmarks such as Panorama Park provide more than just recreation; they act as gathering spots where the community marks the passage of seasons. Daily existence here lacks the clamor of crowded thoroughfares, allowing a person to hear the rustle of dry grasses under the afternoon breeze. While the region remains modest in its public profile, it maintains a distinct identity that resists the homogenization found elsewhere. No figures of global fame claim this ground as their origin, leaving the character of the place to be defined by the collective efforts of those who walk its paths every day.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Panorama Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 336° NW
- Kern River Parkway Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 316° NW
- Memorial Stadium (Stadium) — 1.3 mi, 058° NE
- Metropolitan Recreation Center (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 271° W
- Kern County Museum and Pioneer Village (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 260° W
- Kern County Museum Historical Reference Library (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 260° W
- Father Francisco Garces (Public Artwork) — 1.8 mi, 246° SW
- Rasmussen Center (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 294° NW
- Kern Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 212° SW
- Bakersfield Civic Auditorium (Theatre) — 2.2 mi, 218° SW
- Korean War Memorial (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 237° SW
- Kern County World War II Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 238° SW
- Bakersfield Cactus Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 060° NE
- Valley Plaza Stadium (Cinema) — 5.0 mi, 212° SW
- California Living Museum (Museum) — 6.3 mi, 067° NE
- Sequoia National Forest (National Forest) — 11.5 mi, 069° E · 1.1M acres
- Checkpoint (Attraction) — 14.6 mi, 009° N
- Shafter Ford Theater (Theatre) — 16.8 mi, 295° NW
- Depot Museum (Museum) — 17.9 mi, 295° NW
- Woody Rd (Attraction) — 22.4 mi, 021° N
- Heritage Park Museum (Museum) — 28.8 mi, 331° NW
- Tehachapi Loop (Attraction) — 28.8 mi, 118° SE
- Jameson #17 (Attraction) — 31.7 mi, 235° SW
- Giant Sequoia National Monument (National Monument) — 33.2 mi, 035° NE · 353k acres
- Vista Point (Viewpoint) — 33.3 mi, 058° NE
- Los Padres National Forest (National Forest) — 34.3 mi, 188° S · 1.8M acres
- Carrizo Plain National Monument (National Monument) — 36.1 mi, 230° SW · 247k acres
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About This La Cresta Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of La Cresta, California. Coordinates: 35.397201, -118.989312. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for La Cresta includes the ZIP code (92562, 92021, 93305), telephone area code (714, 661), county seat of Kern County (Bakersfield), and school district assignment (Bakersfield City School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
