- Our list of the best things to do in Bakersfield, California, features the top 30 nearby activities — including 5 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Bakersfield, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, Amusement, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 30 things to do within the city of Bakersfield, CA
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Kids crawl, climb, and hop across a multi-story play space filled with ball pits, ball shooters, obstacle courses, and arcade games
1.6 Miles
62%
106 votes
2800 Buck Owens Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93308
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Named for country music legend Buck Owens, Buck Owens' Crystal Palace is a live music venue and dance hall that features an array of nationally touring performers. The facility also features a museum devoted to Owens' life.
7.2 Miles
88%
8 votes
12748 Jomani Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312
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The Gaslight Melodrama Theater & Music Hall features several theatrical productions a season from a crew trained in drama, music and dance. Their lounge features many snack foods and beverages and serves beer and wine.
1.3 Miles
At The Empty Space Theatre, visitors can attend performances ranging from adult comedy to Shakespeare plays. The theater has an art gallery featuring art and items relevant to the current play in production.
0.6 Miles
Opened in 1956 as the Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery, the Bakersfield Museum of Art is accredited by the American Association of Museums. The museum showcases three rotating art exhibits per year and has several education programs.
1.2 Miles
The family-friendly Camelot Park is an amusement park with a wide variety of attractions available. Visitors can access a full arcade, bumper boats, batting cages, mini golf, and go karts.
13.9 Miles
Home to wildlife such as hawks and bobcats, the Kern River Parkway Trail is a paved road that runs along the Kern River. The trail can be used for biking, walking, skating and dog walking.
0.4 Miles
Marked by Sacramento in the north and San Joaquin to the south, the Great Central Valley is situated directly in the middle of the state. It serves as one of the most popular recreational driving destinations in the area.
6.5 Miles
Located within a 4,000 square-foot facility, The Wild Fun Center is an entertainment complex filled with a number of fun amenities for the center's younger guests to enjoy. Play houses, bounce houses, and scooters are among the fun amenities available.
0.7 Miles
Central Park at Mill Creek is dog-friendly and has a playground, trails, walkways, fountains, art fixtures, a beautiful creek with ducks and a covered bridge. The area is also a wireless hot spot.
5.2 Miles
Sam Lynn Ballpark, home of the Bakersfield Blaze of the California League, was orginally built in 1941. Interestingly, Sam Lynn is one of only two ballparks that face into the setting sun, leading to later start times.