Bakersfield, CA

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Bakersfield

Where to stay in Bakersfield

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Downtown Bakersfield

3.5/5(122 area reviews)

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

Downtown Bakersfield
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Wheeler Ridge

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Wheeler Ridge. You might consider a stop by Outlets at Tejon while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Wheeler Ridge
Driving through Shafter I saw this impressive set of horns!

Rosedale

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

Rosedale
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West Park Community

3/5(158 area reviews)

Though West Park Community might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Buck Owens Crystal Palace and Fox Theater.

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Oildale

When in Oildale, you can plan a visit to Sam Lynn Ballpark and Kern County Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Oildale
Best ice cream shop in Bakersfield!

Oleander - Sunset

3.5/5(89 area reviews)

While Oleander - Sunset isn't home to many top sights, McMurtrey Aquatic Center and Mechanics Bank Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.

Oleander - Sunset
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
2 out of 5
6501 Colony Rd, Bakersfield, CA
The price is SAR64 per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
SAR64
per night
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,012 reviews)
"Was a nice place"

Reviewed on 2 Jun, 2024

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
4 out of 5
3100 Camino Del Rio Ct, Bakersfield, CA
The price is SAR130 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
SAR130
per night
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,053 reviews)
"Problem with shower. Refrigerator very loud."

Reviewed on 2 Jun, 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
Hourglass Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Hourglass Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
3 out of 5
2400 Camino Del Rio Court, Bakersfield, CA
The price is SAR118 per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
SAR118
per night
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,160 reviews)
Nice pool
"Very attentive staff. Clean, nice pool area. No elevators."

Reviewed on 27 May, 2024

Hourglass Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
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.
A beautiful 3 bedrooms 2 Living rooms and 2  bathrooms
A beautiful 3 bedrooms 2 Living rooms and 2 bathrooms
Bakersfield
Stay at this vacation home in Bakersfield. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Valley Plaza Mall and Icardo Center are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
Great property
"This is our 2 nd time staying there would rent again"

Reviewed on 31 May, 2024

A beautiful 3 bedrooms 2 Living rooms and 2 bathrooms
Modern and Relaxing Home
Modern and Relaxing Home
Bakersfield
Stay at this vacation home in Bakersfield. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Kern County Museum and Sam Lynn Ballpark ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Siesta home
"Beautiful and amazing home in a well quiet area. I really highly recommend this house 5 of 5"

Reviewed on 6 May, 2024

Modern and Relaxing Home
Peaceful Lakefront house -5 min away from Golf Course
Peaceful Lakefront house -5 min away from Golf Course
Bakersfield
Stay at this vacation home in Bakersfield. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a pool table. Popular attractions Links at Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Waterfront property
"Came to Bakersfield for a family party. The house was awesome!!! We will rent again. We stay in houses as we like to gather and cook. The kitchen was minimally stocked. One small fry pan and small stock pot was a challenge but we made it work. I now build a “vacation tub” that I put what I need. ..."

Reviewed on 5 May, 2024

Peaceful Lakefront house -5 min away from Golf Course
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.

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Reviews of Bakersfield

3.6
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
315
" "5 - Excellent 15.757878939469736%
4 - Good
789
" "4 - Good 39.469734867433715%
3 - Okay
688
" "3 - Okay 34.417208604302154%
2 - Disappointing
131
" "2 - Disappointing 6.55327663831916%
1 - Terrible
76
" "1 - Terrible 3.8019009504752375%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Jun 23, 2020

Nice city

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jun 8, 2020

I love Bakersfield.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler
Jun 2, 2020

Used to live here and it has gone drastically down hill

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 18, 2020

Best place i have been in

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 16, 2020

Crab shack, Jamaica restaurant was excellent

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 5, 2020

Bakersfield will always be home

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