The New Bakersfield Arrival Guide is Here

This full color publication from visit bakersfield has more than 60 pages of fun ways to explore California's ninth largest city.

Along with a dining guide and a complete listing of hotels, the Official Bakersfield Arrival Guide highlights:

  • “Fun for Kids,” with lots of ideas for our younger guests (and a list of activities with special savings);
  • ”25 Free or Inexpensive Things to Do” to help visitors experience Bakersfield on a budget; and
  • Bakersfield’s annual events and festivals.

With a cover that features the marquee of the iconic Fox Theater, the new Official Bakersfield Arrival Guide also has suggestions on ways to explore the Bakersfield Sounds (plural), our dynamic arts scene, Museum Trail, downtown public art walking tour, great outdoors, agricultural bounty, and sports and golf possibilities.

In addition, the Arrival Guide features Bakersfield’s “Top 10 Snapshot Spots,” designed to give visitors a memorable photo of their stay in Col. Baker’s field.

A new section looks at “Bakersfield Bike Adventures” with suggested bicycling routes like the 30 mile Kern River Parkway Trail or the grueling Time Trial Tour from the 2012 Amgen Tour of California held in Bakersfield.

Designed and published by Lunar Cow Design, the Official Bakersfield Arrival Guide is the official destination publication for Bakersfield. It soon will be available at more than 80 locations throughout Bakersfield including hotels, the Amtrak station and Visit Bakersfield at 515 Truxtun Avenue. You also can view a digital version online here.