Kern district, California, United States

Places to visit near Arvin

Arvin is a town in Kern district, California, United States, home to about 20,876 people. Within 50 km by road there are 114 places to visit — 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 49 parks, 5 forts & heritage and 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Bear Mountain (22 km), Kern Lake (28 km) and César E. Chávez National Monument (30 km).

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Arvin, California
Arvin, Kern district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Arvin at a glance

Location
Kern district, California, United States
Population
about 20,876
Coordinates
35.2091° N, 118.8284° W
Places within 50 km
114 (20 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Arvin

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Arvin: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arvin

85 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arvin. The closest is Rock Pile (11 km); the best-known is Bear Mountain (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Arvin

54 parks within 100 km of Arvin. The closest is Kovacevich Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Arvin

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arvin. The closest is J and J Crop Dusters Incorporated Airport (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Arvin

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Arvin. The closest is Irrigation Reservoir 2011-002 Dam (23 km); the best-known is Kern Lake (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arvin

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arvin. The closest is Kern County (15 km); the best-known is César E. Chávez National Monument (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Arvin

6 churches within 100 km of Arvin. The closest is Bakersfield Museum of Art (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Arvin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arvin
  2. 1 km Di Giorgio County Park · park, Kern
  3. 1 km Smothermon Park · park, Kern
  4. 3 km J and J Crop Dusters Incorporated Airport · heritage site, Kern
  5. 25 km Bear Mountain · viewpoint, Kern
  6. 22 km Kovacevich Park · park, Kern
  7. 1 km Back to Arvin

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arvin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3485Rock Pile (11 km)
    Parks4954Kovacevich Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage528J and J Crop Dusters Incorporated Airport (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1125Irrigation Reservoir 2011-002 Dam (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens314Kern County (15 km)
    Other attractions412Keene (30 km)
    Churches36Bakersfield Museum of Art (31 km)
    Museums56California Living Museum (32 km)
    Waterfalls02Twin Falls Picnic Area (52 km)
    Beaches & coast01Tehachapi Afterbay (55 km)
    Caves01Greenhorn Cave (57 km)

    Arvin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arvin?

    Kovacevich Park (park, about 1 km), Di Giorgio County Park (park, about 1 km), Bear Mountain (viewpoint, about 22 km), Smothermon Park (park, about 2 km), J and J Crop Dusters Incorporated Airport (heritage site, about 5 km), Kern Lake (lake, about 28 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Arvin?

    114 places on Spotwander: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 49 parks, 5 forts & heritage, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arvin?

    Rock Pile, about 11 km by road; Comanche Point (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Arvin?

    Kovacevich Park, about 1 km by road; Di Giorgio County Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arvin?

    J and J Crop Dusters Incorporated Airport, about 5 km by road; PSK Ranch Airport (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arvin?

    Start in Arvin, visit Di Giorgio County Park, then Smothermon Park, then J and J Crop Dusters Incorporated Airport, then Bear Mountain, then Kovacevich Park, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arvin?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Arvin

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Arvin’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Arvin on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.