River Oaks Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit River Oaks
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 relaxing 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 lively bars 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 top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly 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.
Outlets at Tejon
During your trip to Arvin, you can do some window-shopping at Outlets at Tejon. Discover the mountain views and restaurants 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 lively bars and entertainment choices in this relaxing area.
Our pick of the best River Oaks Hotel Deals
Nice place to stay if you don’t want to to deal with Hotels rooms
"The space is in a safe clean and quiet ! Neighborhood close to numerous stores"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
"I and not able to stay I. rooms with strong deorizers the room had a strong order and when we returned I. the early evening asked for a room change they lady said no I asked for refund she said no. Expedia took care of if for me terrible place"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
"The staff is really nice"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North
"Best hotel I ever stayed but never got my refund back and I stayed there 4-5 times"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
The Padre Hotel
"The whole facility was very well taken care of. Every staff member we interacted with was very polite, respectful and helpful. We ate at the restaurant, drank at the bar, and ate breakfast at the cafe. Everything was delicious and affordable."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"The room was clean That’s it"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in River Oaks
Downtown Bakersfield
If you're spending some time in Downtown Bakersfield, Dignity Health Arena and Fox Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Wheeler Ridge
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Wheeler Ridge. You might consider stopping by Outlets at Tejon while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Rosedale
You might make a stop by Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall while you're exploring Rosedale.
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 McMurtrey Aquatic Center and Dignity Health Arena.
