Downtown Bakersfield
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 family-friendly 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.
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.
Fox Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Fox Theater on your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this relaxing area.
McMurtrey Aquatic Center
Catch an event at McMurtrey Aquatic Center during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this relaxing area.
Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science in Bakersfield. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Things to do
A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Resilient Bakersfield
Top hotels in Downtown Bakersfield
The Padre Hotel
"My buddy and I rode there on motorcycles and parked in the Valet parking area. Within about 6 hours, $5000 worth of gear was stolen off our motorcycles. This will probably be the last time I stay at the hotel."
Reviewed on 22 May, 2026
Best Western Plus Hill House
"Two things were unacceptable. First, the cleaning products used in the hallways were so strong, like carpet fresh on steroids, that the room stunk of it as well. I travel with a full room size hepa filter and the room was still disgustingly stinky the next morning. I would have gone elsewhere but ..."
Reviewed on 23 May, 2026
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
"It's a great choice if you have an event at the arena"
Reviewed on 21 May, 2026
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
"Possibly my worst hotel experience ever. The smell of the room was so awful but when I tried to get a different room the lady at the front desk told me to kick rocks. Imagine smoker smell plus wet dog smell. The door was missing weather stripping so you could hear everything outside. There was a ..."
Reviewed on 23 May, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
"Nice comfortable room for one night. Breakfast was just okay. Everything looked clean and the staff was very friendly"
Reviewed on 23 May, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield
"Very good"
Reviewed on 23 May, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Bakersfield
Riviera - Westchester
While Riviera - Westchester may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fox Theater and Buck Owens Crystal Palace.
Oleander - Sunset
Though Oleander - Sunset may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dignity Health Arena and Kern County Fairgrounds.
Baker Street
Baker Street might not have many top sights, but Kern County Museum and Dignity Health Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
La Cresta
Though La Cresta may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kern County Museum and Sam Lynn Ballpark.
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.
East Bakersfield
While East Bakersfield isn't home to many top sights, Dignity Health Arena and Kern County Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
