Kern City Travel Guide

Bakersfield

Popular places to visit

Buck Owens Crystal Palace

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.

Buck Owens Crystal Palace

Sundale Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Bakersfield at Sundale Country Club. Visit the cosy cafes or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Sundale Country Club

California State University-Bakersfield

Explore the campus of California State University-Bakersfield during your travels in Bakersfield. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

California State University-Bakersfield

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.

Outlets at Tejon

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.

Dignity Health Arena

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.

Kern County Fairgrounds

Things to do

Salem Puzzling Adventure

Bakersfield Puzzling Adventure

฿1,114
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Bakersfield Puzzling Adventure
Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunt - Bakersfield, California

Self-Guided Bakersfield Scavenger Hunt: Resilient Bakersfield

฿392
per adult
Self-Guided Bakersfield Scavenger Hunt: Resilient Bakersfield
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Top hotels in Kern City

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

4 out of 5
3100 Camino Del Rio Ct, Bakersfield, CA
The price is ฿3,344 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
฿3,344
฿3,753 total
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,377 reviews)
"Huge property. It seemed clean to me. Pool was great. Jacuzzi’s jets were broken and had water flying in the air. I was disappointed that there was no vending machines available with this being such a big property. The had a little snack store next to check-in. However the prices were expensive ($5 ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
The Padre Hotel

The Padre Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1702 18th St, Bakersfield, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,655 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿4,655
฿5,224 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Room was very cozy. Staff was so nice and helpful"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

The Padre Hotel
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

2 out of 5
6501 Colony Rd, Bakersfield, CA
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,627 reviews)
"Perfect very clean I was amazed at how and well maintained would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

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Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

3 out of 5
3601 Marriott Dr, Bakersfield, CA
The price is ฿3,662 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
฿3,662
฿4,102 total
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,035 reviews)
"Everything was clean, quiet, safe and comfortable."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

3 out of 5
3232 Riverside Dr, Bakersfield, CA
The price is ฿2,236 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿2,236
฿2,504 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.2/10 (1,283 reviews)
"Staff was nice and friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. Didn't check laundry. It was written that polo is availble, but unfortunetly it wasn't. The breakfast was very good. I had a wide choice of fruits, tost and gofers there was orange juice, coffy and milk, a few different types of flakes"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

3 out of 5
8858 Spectrum Pkwy, Bakersfield, CA
The price is ฿3,305 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿3,305
฿3,504 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,073 reviews)
"Me gusta el breakfast especialmente los waffles 😄"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
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Other neighbourhoods around Kern City

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West Park Community

4/5(1 area review)

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.

West Park Community
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Oleander - Sunset

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Though Oleander - Sunset may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mechanics Bank Arena and Kern County Fairgrounds.

Oleander - Sunset
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Riviera - Westchester

If you're spending some time in Riviera - Westchester, Kern River and Camelot Park are top sights worth seeing.

Riviera - Westchester
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Downtown Bakersfield

If you're spending some time in Downtown Bakersfield, Mechanics Bank Arena and Fox Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Bakersfield
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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.

Southern Oaks
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River Oaks

While visiting River Oaks, you might make a stop by sights like The Park At River Walk and Kern River.

River Oaks

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