Downtown Bakersfield Travel Guide
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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 enjoy a show at Buck Owens Crystal Palace on your trip to Bakersfield. Visit the cosy cafes 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. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this trendy 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.
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 family-friendly area.
Bakersfield Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Bakersfield Museum of Art in Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this romantic area.
Top hotels in Downtown Bakersfield
The Padre Hotel
Always great staying at The Padre. Courteous staff, cozy atmosphere and stylish rooms. Thanks again!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 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 Jan 2026
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
It is close to the arena. The staff is friendly. The room was clean.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
We enjoyed our stay the stay was great. Lean room comfortable bed and food was good.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
Great
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Hiltop Hotel
Staff was
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods 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
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 Dignity Health Arena and Fox Theater 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 Dignity Health Arena.
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 Fox Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
