The City of Arvin is located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield, California and 86 miles Northwest of Los Angeles. The City is part of the Bakersfield Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) with a population of about 16,200.

Nestled against Bear Mountain, the City of Arvin depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community. Agriculture crops such as cotton, grain, carrots, potatoes, almonds, oranges, and grapes, surround the city as well as numerous private dairies and farmland.

January 24, 2012 - Arvin General Plan Community Workshop. Click here for more info.