East 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 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 top-notch restaurants 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 cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
California State University-Bakersfield
Explore the campus of California State University-Bakersfield during your travels in Bakersfield. Visit the cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing 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 lively bars and entertainment choices in this relaxing area.
Things to do
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Top hotels in East Bakersfield
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
"It was a good clean hotel room and free breakfast was great waffles"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
The Padre Hotel
"We loved it! Amazing Atmosphere, Swanky, Chic, Friendly Staff, nice comfortable beds, good food"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
"The room was okay. I admit it was not super expensive so I did not expect it to be an incredible hotel room. It was clean and comfortable. My issue is that the room next to ours had people playing music and talking very loudly until 2:30am. And then again at 5:30am. The staff said they would talk ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield
"NA"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North
"This is a solid place to stay. Nice, clean, food ok, staff was super nice solid price"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Coffee machine not working Kitchen staff unavailable"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
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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 Sam Lynn Ballpark and Kern County Museum.
