Downtown 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.
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.
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.
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 romantic area.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Downtown Bakersfield
The Padre Hotel
"We loved it! Amazing Atmosphere, Swanky, Chic, Friendly Staff, nice comfortable beds, good food"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Best Western Plus Hill House
"Friendly staff and a great $10.00 breakfast"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
"Everything was perfect definitely will stay again"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
"It was a good clean hotel room and free breakfast was great waffles"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
"The room was okay. I admit it was not super expensive so I did not expect it to be an incredible hotel room. It was clean and comfortable. My issue is that the room next to ours had people playing music and talking very loudly until 2:30am. And then again at 5:30am. The staff said they would talk ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield
"NA"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Bakersfield
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.
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 Kern County Museum and Dignity Health Arena 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 Sam Lynn Ballpark.
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 Kern County Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
