The Official Bakersfield, California Travel Web Site - Bakersfield Sound

Shopping

When shopping in Bakersfield, expect to find exactly what you need and unexpected treasures you can't live without!

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Things To Do

Fresh From the Fields

Explore the Bounty of Bakersfield! We are in the middle of one of the largest agricultural producing areas in the world.

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Music & Entertainment

Experience the Bakersfield Sound

In the 1950's and 60's Bakersfield became an unlikely birthplace for a new sound – The Bakersfield Sound.

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Where to Stay

The Padre Hotel

Bakersfield’s newest but oldest treasure. The iconic historical gem is a sophisticated boutique hotel with a fine dining restaurant, uber hip lounge, and nostalgically happening bar…

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Upcoming Events

New! How to get your Bakersfield Savings Pass!

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New! Businesses, want to join the Bakersfield Savings Pass? Here’s how!

Running a business in the 9th largest city in California (Bakersfield) is a challenging and rewarding endeavor. Visit Bakersfield has just upped the ante with an…

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Dewar's has made the World's Finest Taffy for over 100 years!

Outdoors

Explore... Bakersfield's Great Outdoors!

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Museums

Explore Bakersfield's Diverse Museums!

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Welcome to The Streets of Bakersfield

Bakersfield Kern County Wine Trail

Bakersfield Kern County Brewery Trail

Bakersfield Savings Pass

Upcoming Events

May Music Series

Toddler Time at Beale Library (Thursdays)

Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace: Dinner and Dancing

FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUT featuring Twisted Gypsy

Friday Night Magic @ Bakersfield eSports Center

City of Bakersfield Recreation and Parks: Movies in the park

Afrocuban Folkloric Percussion Concert

“Mystical Mushroom” In-Studio Paint Party!

F Street Farmers Market

Riverlakes Farmers Market

Buena Vista Museum: Senior Day

Bakersfield Street Party

A Time-Tested Family Tradition