Name: Riviera / Westchester
Address: Bakersfield

About the neighborhood

Riviera / Westchester offers a calm ambiance with quiet streets and nearby parks easily accessible from most locations. A wide array of housing options includes single detached homes, small apartment buildings, and duplexes, with sizes ranging from lofts to spacious four-bedroom residences. Convenience is a strength here, as grocery stores, restaurants, and coffee shops are often just around the corner. The neighborhood supports bicycling with gentle terrain and accessible routes. Public transit links are available via several bus lines, and highways are quickly reachable with convenient parking options. Overall, Riviera / Westchester combines peaceful surroundings with easy access to daily amenities.

Characteristics

Transportation

Many of the houses for sale in this part of the city are located in places that are moderately conducive to people who like to travel as pedestrians; running common errands is easy without a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. This neighborhood is also rather amenable to bicycling since the terrain is flat. Commuting by public transit is challenging in this neighborhood. Nevertheless, the neighborhood is linked by approximately 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most properties. However, traveling by car is easy in this area. It is easy to come across a parking spot, and most real estate listings are a short car ride from the nearest highway.

Services

Residents will find that no matter where their property is located in Riviera / Westchester, primary schools are close by. On the other hand, it can be difficult to access high schools from properties for sale in this part of the city. With regards to food, property owners in this neighborhood will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a rather short pedestrian trip away. Likewise, Riviera / Westchester is a fairly good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe. It is also easy to get to a variety of clothing stores without the need for a vehicle.

Character

Riviera / Westchester is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this neighborhood. Riviera / Westchester is very quiet, as the streets tend to be very peaceful. On the other hand, there are a few public green spaces close by for residents to check out, such as Yokuts Park and Beach Park, resulting in them being very easy to reach from the majority of locations within this part of Bakersfield. Finally, although this part of the city is not known for its lively ambience, with its about 10 bars, there are options for nighttime activities.

Car friendly8.0

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly6.2

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.4

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants8.0

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries7.8

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance