Downtown Bakersfield Travel Guide
Bakersfield
Visit Downtown 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 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.
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 relaxing area.
Fox Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Fox Theater on your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this family-friendly 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.
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.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Downtown Bakersfield
The Padre Hotel
Beautiful and historic property. Loved the decor through. Great hallways and the room was amazing! Comfy bed, large bathroom, gorgeous windows. Very clean. All staff encountered were very friendly. On site bar was fab - great staff drinks ambience. Perefect stay and a true gem of Bakersfield !
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Hill House
Safe parking.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
Very nice hotel. Friendly staff. Great breakfast. Only downside was that the refrigerator in the room kept making loud sounds throughout the night and kept waking us up. So didn’t get a good nights sleep.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
I have no idea why they have balconies with no furniture. Bring your own folding chairs I guess
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
Plenty of parking. Ive stayed many times there. Most of the staff is pretty nice. Check in was quick. They always put me in the back of hotel when I request room by front desk. Breakfast is good. Waffles, cereal, yogart, milk and I think there is toast as well. I could be wrong. Dont quote me on ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Bakersfield by IHG
Horrible and expensive breakfast. Don’t get.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Bakersfield
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.
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 Dignity Health Arena.
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.
