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 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.
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Top hotels in East Bakersfield
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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
The Wifi was down when we arrived and we couldn't get a room key. We had to leave someone in the room to let the other in. The room smelt like pet urine and the bed was uncomfortable.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Bakersfield by IHG
Room was mid. Cons: Toilet wasn’t flushing properly, cabinet drawers kept opening (likely due to various slamming doors from other people), various outlets didn’t work. Gym was tiny & elliptical machine was only there for show (it was rusted & there was no cord/plug to power it); no towels stocked ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Padre Hotel
The staff is courteous, polite, very helpful with every need you may have, they go out of their way to accommodate you. The valet parking is wonderful and they always open your car door and meet you at hotel door to open it as well. As far as the food goes, I’ve mostly ordered my food from the hotel ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 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 Dignity Health Arena.
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.
