In Bakersfield, California there really is more to explore. When was the last time you visited one of our locally-owned authentic eateries, our emerging arts district, or golfed with the Sierra Nevada Mountains overlooking you?
In Bakersfield its possible to enjoy a bike ride from the mouth of a canyon, alongside a river, and out into native grasslands all on a single paved trail. Get a glimpse of a bear or bobcat at the California Living Museum, or learn about how Bakersfield was once under water at the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History.
Did you know the entrance to Sequoia National Forest is a mere 15 minutes northeast of downtown Bakersfield? Take a day trip to one of the wildlife preserves, national forests, or historic sites that sit within an hour of Bakersfield.
Ready to see what has made Bakersfield famous throughout the years? Check out Buck Owens Crystal Palace or the Kern County Museums Black Gold Exhibit the definitive hands-on experience about oil production. You can also take a trip down Korn Row, a street dedicated to the hometown Grammy-winning band Korn.