River Oaks
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.
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.
Outlets at Tejon
During your trip to Arvin, you can do some window-shopping at Outlets at Tejon. Discover the mountain views and restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Bakersfield College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Bakersfield College during your travels in Bakersfield. Visit the lively bars or cosy cafes in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Self-Guided Bakersfield Scavenger Hunt: Resilient Bakersfield
Top hotels in River Oaks
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
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
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield
Room was wonderful
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
Very clean. Nice accommodations
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around River Oaks
Country Rose
Country Rose might not have many top sights, but The Park At River Walk and Links at Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Kern City
When in Kern City, you can plan a visit to Valley Plaza Mall and Buck Owens Crystal Palace, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Rosedale
You might make a stop by Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall while you're exploring Rosedale.
Eagle Ranch
While there might not be top attractions in Eagle Ranch, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Links at Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course and Buck Owens Crystal Palace.
