Visit Downtown Bakersfield
Popular places to visit
Buck Owens Crystal Palace
You can enjoy a show at Buck Owens Crystal Palace on your trip to Bakersfield. Visit the cosy cafes or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
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.
Fox Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Fox Theater on your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this relaxing 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 family-friendly area.
Bakersfield Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Bakersfield Museum of Art in Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices 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 relaxing area.
Things to do
A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Resilient Bakersfield
Top hotels in Downtown Bakersfield
The Padre Hotel
Overall a positive stay. The staff was always friendly and helpful. We out dinners and breakfast at the hotel. It was convenient to eat there
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
Close to convention center
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Hill House
The woman at check in was super friendly and
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
Staff
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
Clean room. Comfortable bed. Free breakfast
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
Quiet and clean
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Bakersfield
Riviera - Westchester
If you're spending some time in Riviera - Westchester, Kern River and Camelot Park 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.
Baker Street
Baker Street might not have many top sights, but Dignity Health Arena and Fox Theater 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 Fox Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
