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Things to Do
What do you want to explore?
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Kern County Nut Festival
Visitors
Nestled in the southern Central Valley of California, Bakersfield makes for a perfect weekend trip or a week-long stay!
When we say there is More to Explore we mean it! Ready to find out more?
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Food & Drink
Bakersfield has a variety of dining destinations to please everyone’s taste buds.
Where To Stay
Whether you need a full service, business-oriented hotel or the flexibility of an extended stay property, Bakersfield has the perfect lodging accommodations for you.
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Shop
When shopping in Bakersfield, expect to find exactly what you need and unexpected treasures you can't live without!
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Visitors Information Center
When you arrive in Bakersfield, make sure to stop by the visitor information center.
Visitors Guide
Browse or request the Official Bakersfield Arrival Guide.
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Brochures
Explore Bakersfield with our helpful local travel and tourism brochures.
Tours
Want to explore more of Bakersfield?
Bakersfield Sound
In the 1950's and 60's Bakersfield became an unlikely birthplace for a new sound – The Bakersfield Sound.
Getting Here
As the population centerpoint of California, Bakersfield is only four hours from 90 percent of the state's population.
Special Offers
Find Deals on local travel, hotels and other local businesses in Bakersfield.