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Bern, California
Bern, California is located in California
Bern, California
Bern, California
Location in California
Country United States
State California
County San Luis Obispo
Elevation
840 ft (260 m)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
Area code(s) 805
GNIS feature ID 1667662

Bern is a small, quiet place in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is managed by the county.

Where is Bern Located?

Bern is found in the central part of California. It is about 9.5 miles (15.3 kilometers) east-northeast of a larger town called Paso Robles. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes and hills.

Elevation and Coordinates

Bern sits at an elevation of 840 feet (256 meters) above sea level. You can find it on a map using these coordinates: 35°41′21″N 120°32′23″W.

A Bit of History

Even though Bern is a small community, it once had its own post office. This post office was open for many years, from 1904 until 1932. Having a post office was important for people living there to send and receive mail.

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