Southern Oaks Travel Guide
Bakersfield
Visit Southern Oaks
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 Southern Oaks
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
Friendly staff. Good location
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
The pool is extraordinary. Surrounded by lush gardens. It’s truly exceptional. The beds were comfy. The staff was helpful. The building is in bad shape and in massive need of a paint job and stylist to come in and Joosh. It honestly just needs some terracotta colored paint and a lobby remodel and ...
Reviewed on 5 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 Southern Oaks
River Oaks
While visiting River Oaks, you might make a stop by sights like The Park At River Walk and Kern River.
Kern City
When in Kern City, you can plan a visit to Valley Plaza Mall and Buck Owens Crystal Palace, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Venola
Venola is well liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Kern County Fairgrounds and Bakersfield Sports Village.
Country Rose
Country Rose might not have many top sights, but The Park At River Walk and Ming Seven Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Panama
Though Panama may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bakersfield Sports Village and The Empty Space.
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.
