Downtown Bakersfield Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 lively bars 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 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 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
The Padre Hotel
YES
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Hill House
Place was clean parking was safe.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
Room cool
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
It was pretty good.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
The breakfast was ok all that was served was cereal and waffles and pancakes and coffee,maybe if they served muffins along with other items it would have been a little bit better
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Bakersfield by IHG
We just used this as a stopover to break our return trip into two segments (I didn’t want to drive 13 hours in one stretch). The room was fine, clean etc but the property is in an industrial area and there’s nothing really within walking distance. Another note, the room didn’t have a microwave or ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 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 Bakersfield Museum of Art.
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.
