Visit Downtown Bakersfield
Popular places to visit
Buck Owens Crystal Palace
You can make plans for a show at Buck Owens Crystal Palace on your trip to Bakersfield. Check out the charming coffeehouses or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Mechanics Bank Arena
Catch an event at Mechanics Bank Arena during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Bakersfield Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Bakersfield Museum of Art during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly 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. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly 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 family-friendly area.
Things to do
Self-Guided Bakersfield Scavenger Hunt: Resilient Bakersfield
Bakersfield Puzzling Adventure
Downtown Bakersfield Hotel Deals
The Padre Hotel
Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025
Best Western Plus Hill House
Reviewed on Sep 1, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Bakersfield
Riviera - Westchester
If you're spending some time in Riviera - Westchester, Kern River and Camelot Park are top sights worth seeing.
Baker Street
While Baker Street might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kern County Museum and Mechanics Bank Arena.
Oleander - Sunset
While Oleander - Sunset isn't home to many top sights, Mechanics Bank Arena and Kern County Fairgrounds are some notable places to visit nearby.
La Cresta
When in La Cresta, you can plan a visit to Kern County Museum and Bakersfield Museum of Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
West Park Community
Though West Park Community might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Buck Owens Crystal Palace and Fox Theater.
East Bakersfield
Primarily a mix of residential and commercial spaces, East Bakersfield is home to Old Town Kern, the former central business district of Sumner. Discover the area's Basque-cuisine restaurants for a unique dining experience.
