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The Southern Gateway to the Central Valley

Live music, museums, unique dining and more await you in Bakersfield and the city is the gateway to exciting outdoor recreation in the mighty Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Just when you thought you've seen all of Bakersfield, there's still.... More to Explore!

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Bakersfield is only four hours from 90 percent of the state's population.

Whether you drive, fly or ride. Bakersfield is just a short trip away! Just when you thought you've seen all of Bakersfield, there's still.... More to Explore!

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Plan your stay in Bakersfield with detailed guides and maps of walking and driving tours that showcase the unique history and culture of Kern County. Just when you thought you've seen all of Bakersfield, there's still.... More to Explore!

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Don't get stuck in traffic! Stay up to date with the latest road conditions and plan your drive to Bakersfield with our updated travel advisories and road construction news. Just when you thought you've seen all of Bakersfield, there's still.... More to Explore!

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Find the Unexpected

The Southern Gateway to the Central Valley

On your way to ? So are we!

Stop and Explore

Bakersfield is only four hours from 90 percent of the state's population.

On your way to ? So are we!

Take a Tour

Want to explore more of Bakersfield?

On your way to ? So are we!

The Heart of Kern County

There are many ways to get here

On your way to ? So are we!

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