Guidebook for Bakersfield
Entertainment & Activities
A great brunch and entertainment and has been frequented by many famous country artists! Fun fact: Garth Brooks purposed to Trisha Yearwood at Buck Owens Crystal Palace!
55 locals recommend
Buck Owens' Crystal Palace
2800 Buck Owens BlvdA great brunch and entertainment and has been frequented by many famous country artists! Fun fact: Garth Brooks purposed to Trisha Yearwood at Buck Owens Crystal Palace!
There is something for everyone at The BLVD! Amazing Arcade area for the kiddos as well as, bowling, laser tag, karaoke, even a ropes course. There is formal and informal dining and a wonderful bar area. A definite must-go!
21 locals recommend
The BLVD
3200 Buck Owens BlvdThere is something for everyone at The BLVD! Amazing Arcade area for the kiddos as well as, bowling, laser tag, karaoke, even a ropes course. There is formal and informal dining and a wonderful bar area. A definite must-go!
Bakersfield has warm summers , so cool down here at McMurtrey Aquatic Center!! It is even equipped with a splash pad for families who have little ones.
11 locals recommend
McMurtry Aquatic Center
1325 Q StBakersfield has warm summers , so cool down here at McMurtrey Aquatic Center!! It is even equipped with a splash pad for families who have little ones.
Arts & Culture
Take a glimpse at Kern County's history when you visit this museum ! Learn about our rich Black Gold background that still fuels our economy here today as well as some of our original homes and buildings!
30 locals recommend
Kern County Museum
3801 Chester AveTake a glimpse at Kern County's history when you visit this museum ! Learn about our rich Black Gold background that still fuels our economy here today as well as some of our original homes and buildings!
A small museum with lots of big history! Definitely a must-see!
Buena Vista Museum of Natural History
2018 Chester AveA small museum with lots of big history! Definitely a must-see!
Food Scene
Bakersfield has a strong Basque history! One of the few cities here in the United States that showcases such wonderful cuisine! This restaurant is AMAZING! It has been featured on Diners Drive Ins and Dives as well is a favorite among Hollywood visitors!
Pyrenees Cafe
601 Sumner StBakersfield has a strong Basque history! One of the few cities here in the United States that showcases such wonderful cuisine! This restaurant is AMAZING! It has been featured on Diners Drive Ins and Dives as well is a favorite among Hollywood visitors!
This place is delicious! If you love Mexican food this is a must go! And very budget and family friendly. It does have a nice bar though for adults !
El chilito
2129 Brundage LnThis place is delicious! If you love Mexican food this is a must go! And very budget and family friendly. It does have a nice bar though for adults !
Delicious comfort food at its best! Definitely a staple in our Oleander neighborhood! Breakfast and Lunch only!
Donna Kaye's Cafe
212 Oak StDelicious comfort food at its best! Definitely a staple in our Oleander neighborhood! Breakfast and Lunch only!
Lots of great food and an amazing bar for the adults! Lots of space and not a long wait. Definitely a must!
6 locals recommend
Firestone Grill
3501 California AveLots of great food and an amazing bar for the adults! Lots of space and not a long wait. Definitely a must!
Drinks & Nightlife
Visit the historic Padre Hotel! There are FOUR different venues in this hotel and an AMAZING Patio Bar that overlooks the downtown Bakersfield area which is absolutely beautiful at night!
39 locals recommend
The Padre Hotel
1702 18th StVisit the historic Padre Hotel! There are FOUR different venues in this hotel and an AMAZING Patio Bar that overlooks the downtown Bakersfield area which is absolutely beautiful at night!
Temblor Brewing Company
3200 Buck Owens BlvdNeed some adult beverages? This is a place for you!
This bar is locally owned and operated by two amazing individuals who live in Oleander. The drinks and atmosphere are great!
The Silver Fox Starlight Lounge
702 18th StThis bar is locally owned and operated by two amazing individuals who live in Oleander. The drinks and atmosphere are great!
Located off of Buck Owens Blvd, this brewery is a great place to kick back and enjoy a drink.
17 locals recommend
Temblor Brewing Company
3200 Buck Owens BlvdLocated off of Buck Owens Blvd, this brewery is a great place to kick back and enjoy a drink.
Essentials
Albertsons
2691 Mount Vernon AveThis is a grocery store which is somewhat limited in Organic options.
Natural Food and Vitamins store, it also has a great vegan deli and they have amazing smoothies
6 locals recommend
Lassen's Natural Foods and Vitamins
4308 California AveNatural Food and Vitamins store, it also has a great vegan deli and they have amazing smoothies
This store is 10 mins away from our home, but was our choice grocery store for shopping for what we needed!
13 locals recommend
Vons
5700 Stockdale HwyThis store is 10 mins away from our home, but was our choice grocery store for shopping for what we needed!
Shopping
This Target is located at the Valley Plaza Mall and only 10 mins away from our home.
13 locals recommend
Target
3401 Mall View RdThis Target is located at the Valley Plaza Mall and only 10 mins away from our home.
Parks & Nature
The Canyon is a scenic drive which takes you along the Kern River. Lots of picturesque views and a nice relaxing drive.
Kern River Canyon starts
The Canyon is a scenic drive which takes you along the Kern River. Lots of picturesque views and a nice relaxing drive.