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Lori Brock Children's Discovery Museum

3801 Chester Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 437-3330

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Living In Bakersfield, CA

Welcome to the Southern Gateway to the Central Valley; Bakersfield is the ninth largest city in California and is one of the fastest growing regions in the nation. More than 800,000 people call this golden state city home, conveniently residing 300 miles south of Sacramento and 110 miles north of Los Angeles. The city ranks third in the United States in agriculture-related business, and State Farm, Frito-Lay, Nestlé, and Chevron are its biggest employers.