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Nestled in the southern Central Valley of California, Bakersfield makes for a perfect weekend trip or a week-long stay!
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Bakersfield has a variety of dining destinations to please everyone’s taste buds.
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.
When shopping in Bakersfield, expect to find exactly what you need and unexpected treasures you can't live without!
When you arrive in Bakersfield, make sure to stop by the visitor information center.
Browse or request the Official Bakersfield Insiders' Guide.
Explore Bakersfield with our helpful local travel and tourism brochures.
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In the 1950's and 60's Bakersfield became an unlikely birthplace for a new sound – The Bakersfield Sound.
As the population centerpoint of California, Bakersfield is only four hours from 90 percent of the state's population.
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