Downtown Bakersfield Travel Guide
Bakersfield
Visit Downtown 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.
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.
Buck Owens Crystal Palace
You can enjoy a show at Buck Owens Crystal Palace on your trip to Bakersfield. Visit the cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing 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 romantic 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
Clean hotel and room. Staff was very friendly. Bar was great.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Best Western Plus Hill House
I don't like the fact that there isn't some sort of Continental breakfast. I especially don't like the fact that they close their Gates so you're unable to exit and enter at your own. Will. You have to call someone in the office and hopefully their answer? If you can find a way to get their phone ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
Hotel was clean, walking distance to the Arena. Bed was very comfortable, I had a great nights sleep and breakfast was delicious!
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
Extremely clean room, staff was so welcoming and friendly! Breakfast was so delicious and freshly made!!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
Great
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North
Bed was nice. However, bathroom counter top wasn’t cleaned before our arrival and my wife literally stepped on and smashed a gigantic cockroach when she got up to go to the bathroom. It was disgusting! Parking was fine and breakfast was good. The staff was great! Building a little run down but good ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Bakersfield
Riviera - Westchester
While Riviera - Westchester may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fox Theater and Buck Owens Crystal Palace.
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 Sam Lynn Ballpark.
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.
