Downtown Bakersfield Travel Guide
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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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Mechanics Bank Arena
Catch an event at Mechanics Bank Arena during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Fox Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Fox Theater on your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices 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.
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.
Our pick of the best Downtown Bakersfield Hotel Deals
![La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7400/7324/178c9ba8_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2024
![Best Western Plus Hill House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7588/d3a02b47_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2024
![Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14200/14105/bfbd4c35_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2024
![DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24500/24426/4923c98c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2024
![Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/600/525/de6214da_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Bakersfield
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Riviera - Westchester
If you're spending some time in Riviera - Westchester, Kern River and Unity Church are top sights worth seeing.
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Baker Street
Baker Street might not have many top sights, but Kern County Museum and Mechanics Bank Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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Oleander - Sunset
Though Oleander - Sunset may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like McMurtrey Aquatic Center and Mechanics Bank Arena.
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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.
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East Bakersfield
While East Bakersfield isn't home to many top sights, Mechanics Bank Arena and Fox Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Oildale
While there might not be top attractions in Oildale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sam Lynn Ballpark and Kern County Museum.