What's Downtown Bakersfield Like?
If you're in search of the perfect part of town to visit, why not check out Downtown Bakersfield? Spend an afternoon at Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science or McMurtrey Aquatic Center. There's plenty more to see, including Mechanics Bank Arena and Fox Theater.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Bakersfield?
Here are our travelers' favorite places to stay in Downtown Bakersfield:
The Padre Hotel
Art Deco hotel with 2 restaurants, 3 bars- Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Cafe • Central location
Best Western Plus Hill House
Hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant- Free parking • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Bar • Walkable location
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
Hotel with 2 restaurants, outdoor pool- Free parking • Free WiFi • Free airport shuttle • Spa tub • Attentive staff
How to Get to Downtown Bakersfield
Flying to:
- Bakersfield, CA (BFL-Meadows Field), 4 mi (6.5 km) from Downtown Bakersfield
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Bakersfield
What to See in Downtown Bakersfield
- Mechanics Bank Arena
- McMurtrey Aquatic Center
- Kern County Veterans Memorial
Things to Do in Downtown Bakersfield
- Fox Theater
- Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science
- Bakersfield Museum of Art