East Bakersfield Travel Guide
Bakersfield
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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 relaxing 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 lively bars 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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Bakersfield College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Bakersfield College during your travels in Bakersfield. Visit the top-notch restaurants or cosy cafes 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
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Top hotels in East Bakersfield
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
"This place is full of"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
The Padre Hotel
"Nice spot! Seems recently updated, had a decent restaurant, helpful staff, and a good location. Both elevators were out during our stay which wasn’t great for folks with luggage on higher floors (or housekeeping staff), might also be a flag for folks with limited mobility."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Property was clean. The pool was amazing. Every staff member was friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay there again."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield
"Liked it for our quick stopover. Exceeded our expectations. It was safe and clean."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
"The room was very nice and clean. Bed & pillows were excellent. I don’t know why balcony’s & patios don’t have a table & chairs. Could be so much nicer. We enjoyed breakfast at the restaurant. My only complaint is that upon checking in, staff didn’t tell us of the hike we’d have to do, from parking ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in East Bakersfield
Downtown Bakersfield
If you're spending some time in Downtown Bakersfield, Dignity Health Arena and Fox Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Wheeler Ridge
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Wheeler Ridge. You might consider stopping by Outlets at Tejon while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Oleander - Sunset
Though Oleander - Sunset may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like McMurtrey Aquatic Center and Dignity Health Arena.
