California Living Museum
The California Living Museum (commonly referred to as CALM) is a zoo. It lies 1 mi south of Choctaw Valley. Its history begins in 1983.
A zoo & aquarium, 1 mi south of Choctaw Valley
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 99–100°, and about 110 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
East Niles is the nearest base
East Niles is 5 miles southwest, with 6 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
February, March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 66–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 10 miles away
Meadows Field (BFL) has airline service, about 10 miles from California Living Museum.
Established in 1983
California Living Museum dates from 1983. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
How the seasons run
Each month’s highs and lows around California Living Museum are below.
California Living Museum
The California Living Museum (commonly referred to as CALM) is a zoo in Bakersfield, California. The primary focuses are plants and animals that are native to California, specifically Kern County.
The California Living Museum is accredited by the Zoological Association of America (ZAA).
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 250 animals · 80 species
- Area
- 14 acres
- Established
- 1983
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.2K a year
Towns to stay in near California Living Museum
Rooms are nearest in Bakersfield (78) and Oildale (9).
Bakersfield
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
422,165 people
10 mi southwest of California Living Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From California Living Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 78 55 hotels · 12 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 5 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 422,165 | $372K | D |
| Oildale | 8 mi west | 10 min | 9 6 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 RV parks | 34,687 | $239K | — |
| East Niles | 5 mi southwest | 5 min | 6 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 28,532 | $252K | — |
| Casa Loma | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 7 2 hotels · 5 motels | 1,587 | $256K | — |
| Benton Park | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 7 7 hotels | 5,707 | $241K | — |
| Choctaw Valley | 1 mi north | — | 2 2 campgrounds | 34 | $725K | — |
| Rexland Acres | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 4 1 hotel · 3 motels | 2,760 | $200K | — |
| Edison | 6 mi south | 10 min | 1 1 RV park | 449 | — | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
Also within 67 miles are these.
Big draw65 mi DamSt. Francis Dam
65 mi LakeTulare Lake
18 mi Stadium & arenaDignity Health Arena
67 mi LakeLake Piru
47 mi National forestSequoia National Forest
64 mi LandmarkBalls 8
51 mi State parkRed Rock Canyon State Park
223 mi National MonumentCésar E. Chávez National Monument31K visitors a yearPhoto credits
St. Francis Dam: Stearns, H.T. USGS, Public domain · Tulare Lake: Trace Fleeman Garcia, CC0 · Dignity Health Arena: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 · Lake Piru: tomsaint11, CC BY 2.0 · Sequoia National Forest: US Forest Service, Public domain · Balls 8: NASA/Tony Landis, Public domain · Red Rock Canyon State Park: Jean trans h+, CC BY-SA 4.0 · César E. Chávez National Monument: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
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Know before you visit California Living Museum
What town is California Living Museum near?
Choctaw Valley, CA, about 1 miles north.
When is the best time to visit California Living Museum?
February, March, April, October and November, with highs of 66–82°.
What is the closest airport to California Living Museum?
Meadows Field (BFL), about 10 miles away. The nearest big hub is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope (BUR), about 90 miles.
Where should I stay near California Living Museum?
Bakersfield (10 mi, 78 places to stay), Oildale (8 mi, 9 places to stay) and East Niles (5 mi, 6 places to stay).
Tips from Choctaw Valley
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