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
"Possibly my worst hotel experience ever. The smell of the room was so awful but when I tried to get a different room the lady at the front desk told me to kick rocks. Imagine smoker smell plus wet dog smell. The door was missing weather stripping so you could hear everything outside. There was a ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
The Padre Hotel
"My buddy and I rode there on motorcycles and parked in the Valet parking area. Within about 6 hours, $5000 worth of gear was stolen off our motorcycles. This will probably be the last time I stay at the hotel."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
"Good stuff"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield
"Very good"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North
"Clean room, very spacious. No complaints"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"This is a gorgeous hotel. Beautiful pool and spa, we really enjoyed our stay. The $15 breakfast buffet was cold and no coffee when we got there."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
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.
