Visit Downtown Bakersfield
Popular places to visit
Buck Owens Crystal Palace
You can make plans for a show at Buck Owens Crystal Palace on your trip to Bakersfield. Check out the top-notch restaurants or charming coffeehouses in this relaxing 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 relaxing area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Bakersfield Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Bakersfield Museum of Art during your trip to 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. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly 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 family-friendly area.
Things to do
Self-Guided Bakersfield Scavenger Hunt: Resilient Bakersfield
Bakersfield Puzzling Adventure
Top hotels in Downtown Bakersfield
The Padre Hotel
We really enjoyed our stay. The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were wonderful". "The hotel provided a great experience. The room was luxurious, and the service was top of its game
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Best Western Plus Hill House
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Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
This place was really nice, there seemed to be a little dating to a style of the room. The people there were very friendly, everything worked according to the way it should. I would definitely stay here again if needed.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
I enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
Yes
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The hotel was impeccable! Our room was spotless and beautiful!!! Stephen at the front desk was amazing!!!
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
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.
Baker Street
While Baker Street might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Dignity Health Arena and Fox Theater.
Oleander - Sunset
While Oleander - Sunset isn't home to many top sights, Dignity Health Arena and Kern County Fairgrounds are some notable places to visit nearby.
La Cresta
When in La Cresta, you can plan a visit to Kern County Museum and Bakersfield Museum of Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
West Park Community
Though West Park Community might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Buck Owens Crystal Palace and Fox Theater.
East Bakersfield
East Bakersfield might not have many top sights, but Dignity Health Arena and Fox Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
