1. The people. Ever since we arrived in Bakersfield, we have been welcomed with open arms. Everyone is very friendly and it makes the transition that much easier. We have some great friends here in Bakersfield.
2. Dry Heat - It gets to 116 degrees sometimes in the middle of the summer and while it's hot, that is nothing compared to the humidity in Houston. I can handle dry heat any day.
3. The location. Bakersfield is only about an 1.5 from the beach and 1 hour from the mountains. You could literally go surf in the ocean in the morning and ski in the afternoon (in the winter time).
4. Jake's Tex Mex - Don't let the name full you Texan's, it's more like BBQ, there is nothing Tex Mex about it. However, they are known to have the best Chocolate Cake in town. You can't go there without getting a slice. Delicious!
5. The Parks - My goodness, there are so many parks in Bakersfield alone. We have one within walking distance by our neighborhood and the next one isn't even a mile away.
6. Country Boy - Our friends Ray & Marissa got me hooked on this place, but it's an old whole-in-the wall restaurant that makes some good food.
7. The Weather - It only rains in Bakersfield about 32 days a year on average. I do miss the occasional thunderstorm, but the rest of those days are nice and sunny. It's easy to wake up in a good mood each morning, when the sun is shining.
8. It reminds me of Katy a bit, at least the Northwest and Southwest side of town. It has a small town meets big town atmosphere. However, if you are looking for "night life" you will need to drive to LA.
9. The current housing market. You can purchase the average home for about $150,000 right now. Given that you are living in California, that is a fantastic price.
10. It's our home. It's cliche, but "Home is where the heart is." We have made our home here in Bakersfield. I still consider Katy our home too, but you can always have room for more.
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I love that you have so many great things that you love about your home!!!
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