Downtown Bakersfield
Bakersfield
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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 relaxing area.
Buck Owens Crystal Palace
You can enjoy a show at Buck Owens Crystal Palace on your trip to Bakersfield. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants 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 lively bars or cosy cafes 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.
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.
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 romantic area.
Things to do
A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Resilient Bakersfield
Top hotels in Downtown Bakersfield
The Padre Hotel
Good stay not great. Second nite a low base hummm noise cycled on and off till 2 am, and i got vey little rest. I was in room 512. My siblings were in 412 and 312 and reported the next morning the same problem. Not sure if it was noise from the wedding party or something emanating through the hVAC ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
Great location for a concert next door. Clean and comfy stay
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Hill House
The room was clean, bed comfortable price was fair. I did need a pen and paper and found none. There was a glitch on my Expedia payment and I had to pay BW on check out. Expedia eventually reimbursed me.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
Clean spacious room
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
This is a disgusting motel. I didn’t even sleep here, I got it while my house was without water during a repair… I planned to sleep here but once I went into the room, I knew that wasn’t going to happen. As I showered, a crazy person knocked on my door. The entire time I was there late at night to ...
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Bakersfield
The room was spotlessly clean.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
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 Kern County Museum and Dignity Health Arena 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 Bakersfield Museum of Art.
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 Kern County Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
