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 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 cosy cafes 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 cosy cafes 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.
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 cosy cafes and entertainment choices in this relaxing area.
Things to do

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

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
The breakfast was good but expensive.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
My room door was open when I went to the room, I believed someone else was in there. Also there was no remote. Also there was a truck parked behind my car in the red zone and I couldn't back out. It was a terrible stay. There was also homeless close by. Don't want to go back ever. Do not recommend ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central
Very comfy
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
The room was clean and was good size. The property grounds were clean and next to a strip mall with a Starbucks, Subway and Denny's. The breakfast was good and they kept it stocked. They have a beverage station with coffee, tea and water available 24 hrs. The staff was friendly and parking was plentiful. ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn & Suites Bakersfield by IHG
Receptionists Ali and Ashley are super Always fast check in and get my regularly liked room
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

The Padre Hotel
Room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. Not much common area in the lobby. Parking a bummer.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around River Oaks

Country Rose
Country Rose might not have many top sights, but The Park At River Walk and Ming Seven 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 Buck Owens Crystal Palace and The Park At River Walk.
