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 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.
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.
McMurtrey Aquatic Center
Catch an event at McMurtrey Aquatic Center during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Downtown Bakersfield
The Padre Hotel
Beautiful hotel and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Hill House
Was able to check in a little early with no problems, we thought we were missing the ironing board so we asked room service for one and they were gonna bring it but we ended up finding it hehe. The property was really clean though.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
The outside area was kind of questionable. The room and bar area was nice.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
Clean and comfortable room. Nice check in staff.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
Room was clean. WiFi was not working. Laundry facility closed with no posted notice about the hours.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central
Room did not feel especially clean, plugs didn’t seem to work on the desk which is big deal when you work remote.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
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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.
