Kern City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Buck Owens Crystal Palace
You can enjoy a show at Buck Owens Crystal Palace on your trip to Bakersfield. Visit the cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants 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.
Sundale Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Bakersfield at Sundale Country Club. Visit the cosy cafes 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 cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing 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.
Our pick of the best Kern City Hotel Deals
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
"Good place and clean overall."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
"Front desk and housekeeper did not have the best customer service. Breakfast ladies were kind and maintained a clean area but did not have enough breakfast for all guest. Room smelled weird and bathroom was not well cleaned."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
The Padre Hotel
"The staff is great they greet you at the door i make sure you feel welcome As you leave you get the same treatment"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Suites are huge and nice and clean staff are great"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield
"Everything was very clean and the room was well stocked with essentials The only complaint was that the hallway smelled like marijuana"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hyatt Place Bakersfield
"Nice clean rooms , would stay here again."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kern City
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.
Venola
Venola is well liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Valley Plaza Mall and Kern County Fairgrounds.
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.
Southern Oaks
Southern Oaks might not have many top sights, but Ming Seven Golf Course and The Park At River Walk are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Bakersfield
If you're spending some time in Downtown Bakersfield, Dignity Health Arena and Fox Theater are top sights worth seeing.
