Downtown Bakersfield Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Dignity Health Arena
Catch an event at Dignity Health Arena during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this relaxing area.
Buck Owens Crystal Palace
You can enjoy a show at Buck Owens Crystal Palace on your trip to Bakersfield. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
The Park At River Walk
Explore the great outdoors at The Park At River Walk, a lovely green space in Bakersfield. Visit the lively bars or cosy cafes in this family-friendly area.
Fox Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Fox Theater on your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this relaxing area.
Bakersfield Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Bakersfield Museum of Art in Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this romantic area.
Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science in Bakersfield. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Things to do
A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Resilient Bakersfield
Top hotels in Downtown Bakersfield
The Padre Hotel
room was spotless, staff was friendly, the room was very romantic as well loved the bath
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
Room was good but shower drained to slow and filled the tub with water
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Hill House
Perfecto
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
Everything was great about our stay!
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
The room was less than $50 a night but we took a gamble. I was delighted and surprised on how clean the room was! No extras (did not include shampoo, soap, coffee pot, etc) but it worked for us for a night. It was nice that it included a mini fridge and microwave. There was some guests who were loud ...
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South
Nice place but you can hear a lot Of noises of shower use and other water flushes and stuff. Clean room thou
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Bakersfield
Riviera - Westchester
If you're spending some time in Riviera - Westchester, Kern River and Camelot Park are top sights worth seeing.
Oleander - Sunset
Though Oleander - Sunset may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dignity Health Arena and Kern County Fairgrounds.
Baker Street
Baker Street might not have many top sights, but Kern County Museum and Dignity Health Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
La Cresta
Though La Cresta may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kern County Museum and Bakersfield Museum of Art.
West Park Community
West Park Community might not have many top sights, but Buck Owens Crystal Palace and Fox Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East Bakersfield
While East Bakersfield isn't home to many top sights, Dignity Health Arena and Kern County Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
