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 top-notch restaurants in this relaxing 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.
Sundale Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Bakersfield at Sundale Country Club. Visit the cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
California State University-Bakersfield
Explore the campus of California State University-Bakersfield during your travels in Bakersfield. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Kern County Fairgrounds
Take the family on an outing to Kern County Fairgrounds during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the cosy cafes and entertainment choices in this relaxing area.
Top hotels in Kern City
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
Good breakfast
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
Clean room, definitely dated but mostly kept in good condition. Nothing special but nothing to complain about.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Padre Hotel
Loved the staff! Didn't even need to leave the hotel, had dinner and breakfast there.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North
The staff was very friendly and the room was really clean. The front desk was really great also, they called after I checked in just to make sure everything was alright and that I didn't need anything.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield
Great location, great room great service.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Bakersfield
There trash in the hallway as you exit the elevator, so many scuff marks on the wall, paint missing, exit sign on floor falling off...the room was not clean, shower door was dirty and looks to be grime inside. The elevator floor was dirty, the hallway had a fan in it as soon as you get off the elevator ...
Reviewed on 2 May 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 Kern County Fairgrounds and Bakersfield Sports Village.
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.
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.
