Bakersfield, Kern County, CA
Places to go in Bakersfield
66 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Outdoors
Beach Park
City park set on the Kern River, offering biking, skating & softball, plus shaded picnic areas.
3400 21st St, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
Outdoors
Beale Park
Family park offering horseshoe pits, ballfields, a Greek theater & large flock of wild parakeets.
500 Oleander Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304, USA
Nightlife
Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge
3090 Brundage Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93304, USA
Food & Drink
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.
10750 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA
Family
Brainy Actz Escape Rooms - Bakersfield
5880 District Blvd Ste 23, Bakersfield, CA 93313, USA
Shopping
Brundage Swap Meet
2207 Brundage Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93304, USA
Arts & Culture
Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science
Hands-on exhibits & artifacts exploring earth sciences such as geology, archaeology & paleontology.
2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
Food & Drink
Cafe Smitten (Downtown)
Homey, rustic cafe serving craft coffee drinks, breakfast & lunch fare, plus beer & wine.
909 18th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
Food & Drink
Caffeine Supreme
2000 F St, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
Family
California Living Museum (CALM)
Museum exploring California's diverse flora & fauna, with a reptile house & botanical gardens.
10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93306, USA
Outdoors
Central Park at Mill Creek
Popular park & photography area running along both sides of a canal with a covered bridge.
Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
Outdoors
City in the Hills Park
10000 City Hills Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93306, USA
Sports & Recreation
Club Pilates
9000 Ming Ave Ste. J1, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA
Sports & Recreation
Club Pilates
4300 Coffee Rd Ste A2, Bakersfield, CA 93308, USA
Food & Drink
Dagny's Coffee Co
Laid-back spot for gourmet coffee, wine or beer as well as fresh-baked pastries & patio seating.
1600 20th St #3902, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
Arts & Culture
Dignity Health Arena, Theater and Convention Center
Convention center hosts an extensive roster of entertainment from boxing matches to Jerry Seinfeld.
1001 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
Outdoors
Emerald Cove Park
This 12-acre park has several play structures, a ball field & a mix of trees & open green space.
4303 Patton Way, Bakersfield, CA 93308, USA
Shopping
Enchanted Cottage
2331 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304, USA
Food & Drink
Eureka!
Hip dining spot serving elevated burgers, craft beer & whiskey in industrial-chic surrounds.
10520 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA
Wellness
EuroPhoria Medical & Personal Spa
9500 Brimhall Rd #707, Bakersfield, CA 93312, USA
Food & Drink
Filling Station
Quirky drive-thru in a converted gas station with organic specialty coffee drinks, tea & pastries.
1830 24th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
Food & Drink
Flame & Fire Brazilian Steakhouse
12814 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93314, USA
Sports & Recreation
Flight Adventure Park Bakersfield
3200 Buck Owens Blvd #100, Bakersfield, CA 93308, USA
Food & Drink
Frugatti's
Cozy & warm trattoria decorated to feel like a quaint village & serving Italian favorites.
8109 Brimhall Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93312, USA