Downtown Bakersfield Travel Guide
Bakersfield
Visit Downtown 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 top-notch restaurants 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 cosy cafes 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.
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.
Clinica Sierra Vista
If Clinica Sierra Vista is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Bakersfield.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Downtown Bakersfield
The Padre Hotel
Wonderful hotel
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Hill House
Yes
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
Everything was spotless and we got fresh towels everyday!! Will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
perfect for the night before my sons early hockey game. clean room and nice staff
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
Sweet people and delicious breakfast! It was clean the staff was so nice and I loved their breakfast. It’s close to stores where you can buy stuff you need. The staff was so helpful and always ready to help you whenever you needed.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Bakersfield
Excellent service!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
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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 Bakersfield Museum of Art.
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.
