Downtown Bakersfield, CA
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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.
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.
The Park At River Walk
Explore the great outdoors at The Park At River Walk, a lovely green space in Bakersfield. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this trendy area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater 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. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants 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 romantic area.
Downtown Bakersfield Hotel Deals
The Padre Hotel
Always great staying at The Padre. Courteous staff, cozy atmosphere and stylish rooms. Thanks again!
Reviewed on 20 January 2026
Best Western Plus Hill House
The staff is wonderful. The rooms were nice. It was a quick walk to the Dignity Health Arena which was where our event was. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 19 January 2026
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
It is close to the arena. The staff is friendly. The room was clean.
Reviewed on 14 January 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
Overall, the property was nice, the room was clean and the staff was friendly and efficient, Our room was right next to the freeway, so that wasn’t great because we could hear the cars going by in our room with the window shut.
Reviewed on 24 January 2026
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
Great
Reviewed on 23 January 2026
Hiltop Hotel
Staff was
Reviewed on 26 January 2026
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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.
Oleander - Sunset
While Oleander - Sunset isn't home to many top sights, Dignity Health Arena and Kern County Fairgrounds are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Dignity Health Arena and Fox Theater.
La Cresta
When in La Cresta, you can plan a visit to Kern County Museum and Dignity Health Arena, 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.
Downtown Bakersfield, CA
- Dignity Health Arena
- Fox Theater
- Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science
- Bakersfield Museum of Art
- McMurtrey Aquatic Center
- Sequoia National Forest
- Kern County Fairgrounds
- California State University-Bakersfield
- Kern River
- Buck Owens Crystal Palace
- Bakersfield College
- The Park At River Walk
- Bakersfield Sports Village
- Golden West Casino
- Valley Plaza Mall
- Kern County Raceway Park
- Kern County Museum
- Ming Seven Golf Course
- Hart Memorial Park
- Sundale Country Club
- Ernst Quarries
- Links at Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course
- Kern River Golf Course
- California Living Museum
- Camelot Park
