East Bakersfield Travel Guide
Bakersfield
Visit East Bakersfield
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 cosy cafes in this relaxing 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.
California State University-Bakersfield
Explore the campus of California State University-Bakersfield during your travels in Bakersfield. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Outlets at Tejon
During your trip to Arvin, you can do some window-shopping at Outlets at Tejon. Discover the mountain views and restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Kern County Fairgrounds
Take the family on an outing to Kern County Fairgrounds during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the cosy cafes and entertainment choices in this relaxing area.
Things to do
A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Resilient Bakersfield
Top hotels in East Bakersfield
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
Yes! The rooms were clean.The breakfast menu was good - however it is not free.. Prices were reasonable and the food was good..
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
Yes
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Bakersfield by IHG
The hotel itself is pretty nice. The food is terrible. Most of the stuff was great except for the one gentleman that works in the daytime and checks people in was rude not just at check-in, but he was rude. When we asked about early check-in. He was rude. When I asked for a receipt he refused to ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central
Everyone was so friendly and breakfast was excellent. Thank you
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
Hotel appeared to be a little bit rundown and overall cleaning could’ve been a little better. It was adequate for the price and staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Bakersfield
Clean room. Good breakfast options.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Bakersfield
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 Sam Lynn Ballpark.
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.
Downtown Bakersfield
If you're spending some time in Downtown Bakersfield, Dignity Health Arena and Fox Theater 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.
Riviera - Westchester
While Riviera - Westchester may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fox Theater and Buck Owens Crystal Palace.
Oildale
While there might not be top attractions in Oildale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kern County Museum and Buck Owens Crystal Palace.
