Royal Palms - Bakersfield, CA

Royal Palms is a 55+ manufactured-home community with an unusual recreational centerpiece: a private 3-hole golf course and putting green within the park. The approximately 60-acre property contains 411 reported home sites and combines golf with two clubhouses, a pool, spa, dog park, library, billiards and organized social activities. Established around 1970, the community continues to offer both resale homes and new manufactured homes. For prospective residents, the combination of age restriction, on-site recreation and manufactured-home ownership is central to understanding the community.

Homes at Royal Palms

Royal Palms consists of manufactured and mobile homes on leased sites rather than conventional site-built houses. Current published listings reviewed in September 2026 range from 960 to 1,768 square feet, with two- and three-bedroom homes represented. Asking prices range from $50,000 to $194,900 among the listings reviewed. The park’s sales office also advertises new homes, including a 2024 Cavco model, alongside resale inventory. Individual homes commonly include covered patios, carports, storage areas and outdoor space, although features vary by residence.

Amenities at Royal Palms

Golf is the most prominent recreational feature, with a private 3-hole course and putting green available within the community. Royal Palms also has two clubhouses, a swimming pool and spa, billiard and game rooms, a library, BBQ areas, a firepit and a dog park. Community records and current listings also identify planned social activities, RV/boat storage and security. The amenity package is concentrated within the park, giving residents access to recreation, gathering spaces and organized activities without relying solely on facilities elsewhere in Bakersfield.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Royal Palms occupies 608 Clubhouse Drive in central Bakersfield, with access from West Columbus Street and nearby Chester Avenue. Bakersfield's transportation network includes State Routes 99 and 58, Interstate 5 to the west, Golden Empire Transit and Amtrak's San Joaquin service. Meadows Field Airport is eight miles north of downtown. Nearby cultural destinations include the Kern County Museum on Chester Avenue, the Bakersfield Museum of Art and the downtown Arts District. Grocery stores, restaurants, medical facilities and other city services are available throughout the surrounding Bakersfield area.