Bakersfield Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Our guide on where to stay in Bakersfield

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Downtown Bakersfield

If you're spending some time in Downtown Bakersfield, Dignity Health Arena and Fox Theater are top sights worth seeing.

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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 Dignity Health Arena and Kern County Fairgrounds.

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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.

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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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Rosedale

You might make a stop by Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall while you're exploring Rosedale.

The Padre Hotel

The Padre Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1702 18th St Bakersfield CA
The price is NZ$290 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$290
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,050 reviews)
"Be sure to stay on the 7th floor for the full experience!"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

The Padre Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

2.5 out of 5
828 Real Rd Bakersfield CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$117 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$117
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

2 out of 5
6501 Colony Rd Bakersfield CA
The price is NZ$104 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$104
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
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Relaxing Pool and Spa Beautiful NW Bakersfield

Relaxing Pool and Spa Beautiful NW Bakersfield

Bakersfield CA
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Bakersfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
"This was a great stay! The house had everything we needed. The pool was great. Bedroom layout was perfect for big families."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Relaxing Pool and Spa Beautiful NW Bakersfield
Bakersfield Outdoor Oasis - Kitchen, Bar, Pool, Spa, Fire

Bakersfield Outdoor Oasis - Kitchen, Bar, Pool, Spa, Fire

Bakersfield CA
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Bakersfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Regal Edwards Bakersfield and Icardo ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
"The property is nice and clean. The host is superb, very helpful and responsive. I recommend this place and we definetely will rent this place again in the future."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Bakersfield Outdoor Oasis - Kitchen, Bar, Pool, Spa, Fire
Charming 1-bedroom house with WiFi in lovely Bakersfield

Charming 1-bedroom house with WiFi in lovely Bakersfield

Bakersfield CA
Stay at this holiday home in Bakersfield. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Fox Theater and Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science are located ...
8/10 Very good! (9 reviews)
"The place was perfect for 1 person or a couple! There were 2 box fans-- one in the living room & one in the bedroom which was very helpful in the summer heat! Full sized kitchen-- there was a stove, oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee pot (but no coffee, filters, k cups, etc), and a toaster.The ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Charming 1-bedroom house with WiFi in lovely Bakersfield
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Bakersfield attractions

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Dignity Health Arena

7.6/10 (943 reviews)
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.
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