River Oaks 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 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.

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.
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

A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Resilient Bakersfield
Top hotels in River Oaks

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
"Refrigerator was not working & the toilet kept making noise. The breakfast was limited to either corn flakes or waffles & nothing else."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
"Front desk and housekeeper did not have the best customer service. Breakfast ladies were kind and maintained a clean area but did not have enough breakfast for all guest. Room smelled weird and bathroom was not well cleaned."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

The Padre Hotel
"This is my favorite place to stay in Bakersfield."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Helpful and friendly staff. Short distance to a shopping center and breakfast places. They were able to accommodate me last minute and did an early check in for a small fee. The room was clean and smelled nice. Tv was easy to screencast. Would recommend and will definitely stay there again when visiting ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield
"Everything was very clean and the room was well stocked with essentials The only complaint was that the hallway smelled like marijuana"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Hyatt Place Bakersfield
"The staff was really friendly and the lobby and gym very clean. The breakfast was a nice touch. The hallway and room were a little rough but not dirty. I would stay here again."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around River Oaks

Country Rose
Country Rose might not have many top sights, but The Park At River Walk and Links at Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

Kern City
When in Kern City, you can plan a visit to Valley Plaza Mall and Buck Owens Crystal Palace, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

Rosedale
You might make a stop by Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall while you're exploring Rosedale.

Eagle Ranch
While there might not be top attractions in Eagle Ranch, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Links at Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course and Buck Owens Crystal Palace.
