
Location
Bakersfield is the population center point of California - meaning 90 percent of your in-state attendees are within a four hour drive of Bakersfield. The city has easy access via State Highway 99 and Interstate 5 and air travel is available from the recently opened William M. Thomas Terminal at Meadows Field. The downtown Amtrak Station is two blocks from Convention Center and Marriott Hotel.
Value
Bakersfield is known for being California's value destination. Hotel room rates average 40 to 50 percent less than the state average. The savings continue to add up when you talk about meeting venue rental costs. From the Rabobank Convention Center to one of our many unique meeting and sports venues, you'll be challenged to find more value for you attendees.
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