Kern City Travel Guide
Bakersfield
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.
Sundale Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Bakersfield at Sundale Country Club. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
California State University-Bakersfield
Explore the campus of California State University-Bakersfield during your travels in Bakersfield. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing 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.
Top hotels in Kern City
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
Quiet
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
Best value motel with coffee and waffles in CA!
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Hiltop Hotel
Quiet, comfortable, convenient to highways. Breakfast was underwhelming. Staff pleasant, courteous, helpful.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Bakersfield
Bathroom doors were self closing, might not seem like a biggie but to me it was. Oh, and the lid doesn’t stay up, on all 4 rooms we rented
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
The staff was ver nice and friendly. Room was clean.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
The Padre Hotel
Everyone including the staff were phenomenal
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kern City
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 Dignity Health Arena and Kern County Fairgrounds.
Venola
Venola is well liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Valley Plaza Mall and Kern County Fairgrounds.
Riviera - Westchester
If you're spending some time in Riviera - Westchester, Kern River and Camelot Park are top sights worth seeing.
Southern Oaks
Southern Oaks might not have many top sights, but Ming Seven Golf Course and The Park At River Walk are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Bakersfield
If you're spending some time in Downtown Bakersfield, Dignity Health Arena and Fox Theater are top sights worth seeing.
