Guidebook for Bakersfield
Food Scene
Dagny's Coffee Co
1600 20th StCoffee or beer with a hipster smile
Wool Growers Restaurant
620 E 19th StGreat Basque Restaurant
Luigi's
725 E 19th StGreat Italian Restaurant
24th Street Cafe
1415 24th StQuality Breakfast
Dewar's Candy Shop
1120 Eye StFamous Ice Cream and Candy
Moo Creamery
4885 Truxtun AveA modern interpretation of a diner. Ice cream, beer, quality food.
Chef's Choice Noodle Bar
9000 Ming AvenueAsian fusion
ATHENA'S GREEK CAFE & GRILL
1901 20th StCafe Smitten
909 18th StDrinks & Nightlife
Sandrini's Public House
1918 Eye Stlive music
The Padre Hotel
1702 18th Stpeople watch
Tiki-Ko
1919 K StShopping
In Your Wildest Dreams Co
2819 F Streetantiques
Mill Creek Antique Mall
805 19th Stantiques
Great American Antiques
625 19th Stantiques
Timeless Furnishings
1918 Chester Aveantiques
Woolworth Diner
1400 19th Stantiques
Costco Wholesale
Arts & Culture
Fox Theater
2001 H StLots of good events
Rabobank Arena, Theater & Convention Center
1001 Truxtun AveBig Shows
An accumulation of old important buildings that have been moved here. Lots of history.
30 locals recommend
Kern County Museum
3801 Chester AveAn accumulation of old important buildings that have been moved here. Lots of history.
Parks & Nature
Central Park at Mill Creek
500 19th StLots of water, great playground in the mornings.
Jastro Park
2900 Truxtun AveSolid park
Beach Park
3400 21st StBig park with playground and bike path along riverbed
Yokuts Park
Big park with playground and bike path along riverbed
30 square miles of nature. Great for hikes and picnics. 40 minute drive from downtown.
42 locals recommend
Wind Wolves Preserve
16019 California 16630 square miles of nature. Great for hikes and picnics. 40 minute drive from downtown.
Unique place that is often having special events. Check the calendar on their website before showing up.
Okihi
Unique place that is often having special events. Check the calendar on their website before showing up.
Sightseeing
Old mining town next to river and lake. Great place for camping, hiking, fishing. 70 minute drive from downtown.
50 locals recommend
Kernville
Old mining town next to river and lake. Great place for camping, hiking, fishing. 70 minute drive from downtown.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
8200 Stockdale HwyLassen's Natural Foods and Vitamins
4308 California Ave