Kern City Travel Guide
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 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.
Sundale Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Bakersfield at Sundale Country Club. 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 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.
Things to do
A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Resilient Bakersfield
Top hotels in Kern City
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
Clean and comfortable room. Nice check in staff.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
My room door was open when I went to the room, I believed someone else was in there. Also there was no remote. Also there was a truck parked behind my car in the red zone and I couldn't back out. It was a terrible stay. There was also homeless close by. Don't want to go back ever. Do not recommend ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central
Very comfy
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
The room was clean and was good size. The property grounds were clean and next to a strip mall with a Starbucks, Subway and Denny's. The breakfast was good and they kept it stocked. They have a beverage station with coffee, tea and water available 24 hrs. The staff was friendly and parking was plentiful. ...
Reviewed on 15 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
Other neighbourhoods around Kern City
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.
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.
Venola
Venola is well liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Valley Plaza Mall 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.
Southern Oaks
Southern Oaks might not have many top sights, but Ming Seven Golf Course and The Park At River Walk 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.
