Southern Oaks Travel Guide
Bakersfield
Visit Southern Oaks
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 Southern Oaks
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
"Lo único que algo de ruido pero lo demás bien."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
"This hotel is a little dated. Staff worked to keep it clean. We did use the jacuzzi. The breakfast area was full and staff kept up with all the guests."
Reviewed on 3 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
"Breakfast is disappointing and expensive: they just microwave some stuff. I prefer a buffet so I can take what I want and get going and not having to order my food and wait for it to be "cooked"."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hyatt Place Bakersfield
"Always a pleasure staying here."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Southern Oaks
Downtown Bakersfield
If you're spending some time in Downtown Bakersfield, Dignity Health Arena and Fox Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Rosedale
You might make a stop by Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall while you're exploring Rosedale.
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.
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.
