Guidebook for Bakersfield
Food Scene
Luigi's
725 E 19th StBest local Italian- lunch only.
Cafe Med
4809 Stockdale HwyClose to the house, great food and cocktails, locally owned.
Great breakfast, casual order at the bar and eat at your table or take with. More than bagels....
Bagels & Blenderz
8200 Stockdale HwyGreat breakfast, casual order at the bar and eat at your table or take with. More than bagels....
Feels like San Francisco to us in Bako! Great, fresh, farm to table food, drinks, atmosphere. Often have live music.
32 locals recommend
Cafe Smitten
909 18th StFeels like San Francisco to us in Bako! Great, fresh, farm to table food, drinks, atmosphere. Often have live music.
Great atmosphere, eclectic food menu, great drinks, fun time. Often have live music.
7 locals recommend
Wiki's Wine Dive & Grill
11350 Ming AveGreat atmosphere, eclectic food menu, great drinks, fun time. Often have live music.
Frugatti's
8109 Coffee RdExcellent Italian food. Family friendly, close to home, locally owned.
The Padre Hotel
1702 18th StRoof top bar, live music
Live music every night, dancing, great food, a Bakersfield staple
55 locals recommend
Buck Owens' Crystal Palace
2800 Buck Owens BlvdLive music every night, dancing, great food, a Bakersfield staple
A bit of a BEAUTIFUL drive through the canyon, but worth it. Food is amazing and the view is even better. Make a day of going to Kernville, check out the pubs, then eat dinner at Ewings. Make a reservation.
71 locals recommend
Ewings on the Kern
125 Buena Vista DrA bit of a BEAUTIFUL drive through the canyon, but worth it. Food is amazing and the view is even better. Make a day of going to Kernville, check out the pubs, then eat dinner at Ewings. Make a reservation.
Live music Sunday afternoons. Fun atmosphere, dancing and locals. A walk in the country (Oildale) part of our town. Pub-like food, but a guaranteed good time. Dress casual, many people arrive by horseback.
Old Corral Cafe
4310 Alfred Harrell HwyLive music Sunday afternoons. Fun atmosphere, dancing and locals. A walk in the country (Oildale) part of our town. Pub-like food, but a guaranteed good time. Dress casual, many people arrive by horseback.
Entertainment & Activities
Great place to catch a live music show. Outdoor venue similar to the Santa Barbara Bowl. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and listen to music. Alcohol is not allowed in, but is sold there. Some people have been know to bring their wine bottles in those lawn chairs.....
Spectrum Amphitheatre
11200 Stockdale HwyGreat place to catch a live music show. Outdoor venue similar to the Santa Barbara Bowl. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and listen to music. Alcohol is not allowed in, but is sold there. Some people have been know to bring their wine bottles in those lawn chairs.....
Parks & Nature
Wind Wolves Preserve
16019 California 166Amazing views, great hiking
Right on the Kern River, huge with lots of picnic areas and hiking trails, picnic area, fishing.....
36 locals recommend
Hart Park
Hart ParkRight on the Kern River, huge with lots of picnic areas and hiking trails, picnic area, fishing.....
Arts & Culture
Metro Galleries
In the heart of our downtown they often host fun events with live music.
This 'museum' is set up like an pioneer day town. It is a fun way to spend the day, but even better place to attend an event, like the Beer Fest, Village Fest, among others.
30 locals recommend
Kern County Museum
3801 Chester AveThis 'museum' is set up like an pioneer day town. It is a fun way to spend the day, but even better place to attend an event, like the Beer Fest, Village Fest, among others.
Shopping
Bella
8200 Stockdale HwyHigh end boutique- great stuff!
Apricot Lane
9000 Ming AvenueVariety of prices, women's clothing, something for everyone.
Outdoor shopping, eating, movies. Live music and events some weekends. Close to home.
20 locals recommend
The Marketplace
9000 Ming AveOutdoor shopping, eating, movies. Live music and events some weekends. Close to home.
Essentials
Vons
5700 Stockdale HwyTrader Joe's
8200 Stockdale HwySprouts Farmers Market
10650 Stockdale Hwy