Visit Downtown Bakersfield
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Self-Guided Bakersfield Scavenger Hunt: Resilient Bakersfield
Top hotels in Downtown Bakersfield
The Padre Hotel
Clean, comfortable large room and bathroom. Furniture is worn and needs updating. Liked the big windows, bed comfy. Only one elevator working, we’d walk down stairs and I’d wait for the elevator going up…kids would walk up. Not a big deal for us, but if you rely on it could take a while or be very ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Hill House
Clean and comfortable...honestly can't remember anything else other than no elevator to the second floor.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
Clean rooms staff was friendly. The check in and check out were easy. The bar was nice and the bartenders were very friendly and attentive. The location was great for the convention center and the dignity health arena, it was a couple minutes walk.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
Overall while the hotel is older it’s seems to be well maintained, plenty of parking and security.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
Clean and safe, good location near restaurants
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Room was great, only complete was they need a small table next to sitting chair. Since they only have one small nightstand between two beds. Also need a plug in next to sitting chair. As only plug is behind the bed, and room has limited plug ins.
Reviewed on 5 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.
