Central Valley
15 Best Places To Stay In Bakersfield, California
Planning a trip to Central California and looking for the best places to stay in Bakersfield? You’ve come to the right spot! If you are trying to figure out where to book a hotel in Bakersfield, you will have a ton of options. That’s why we have vetted and put together a list of all the best accommodations in Bakersfield, California to make your trip planning easier. Our top pick for where to stay in Bakersfield: Padre Hotel (a luxurious boutique hotel in downtown Bakersfield with excellent reviews!) This guide is here to help you find the best-suited hotel for your travel needs and budget. We ourselves lived in Bakersfield…
10 Standout Places To Eat In Bakersfield, California
Finding a place to eat can be challenging. Unless you’re a local who’s in the know, your phone’s search results for eateries typically yield fast-food drive-thru’s or your common chain restaurants. And while I love a freshly baked pizza at CPK or drinks at Yard House, sometimes I just crave something different, especially when I want to impress my hipster friends from LA when they come to visit us for the weekend. After living in Bakersfield for over 2 years, I have been all over town in search of some of the best places to eat. The below list includes some of my favorite local joints that have quality food,…
Brewery Review: Temblor Brewing Company In Bakersfield
Temblor Brewing Company is a local brewery in Bakersfield that has been making a name for itself since its establishment in 2015. With a wide variety of beers to choose from and an extensive food menu, it’s one of the best breweries in town. If you’re not from Bakersfield, you might be surprised to find out that Bakersfield has an up-and-coming brewery scene. But in a place that’s sizzling hot half of the year, there is nothing better for cooling off at the end of the day than a refreshing, ice-cold beer. If it’s your first time heading out to Temblor Brewing Company, we cover a bit of what you…
Hiking Panorama Vista Preserve In Bakersfield
Panorama Vista Preserve is a wonderful outdoor recreational area in the city of Bakersfield. We love going to this nature preserve because it’s very dog friendly, it offers a couple of different hiking trails and it is located just a few minute’s drive from our home. Panorama Vista Preserve is our go-to hiking place if we feel like escaping into nature for an hour or two without having to venture too far away from the city! Panorama Vista Preserve Location Panorama Vista Preserve is located in the North-East part of Bakersfield. This nature preserve is situated near Panorama Park also called “The Bluffs”. But while the Bakersfield Bluffs are located…
12 Fun Things To Do In Bakersfield (By a Local)
In recent years Bakersfield has become one of the fastest-growing cities in California. When I moved to Bakersfield a couple of years ago I didn’t know much about it (except that it’s really, really hot in the summer). Like with any new place, it might take a little while, but eventually, you’ll find all the most fun things to do in Bakersfield like your favorite Sunday brunch spot in town, hiking trails to take your dog on, and other exciting things to do on the weekends. In recent years Bakersfield has stepped up its food scene with many new hip restaurants, places to grab craft cocktails, breweries, and fun date…
10 Of The Best Hikes Near Bakersfield, California
I’ve always loved being outdoors so when I first moved to Bakersfield, I thought “Now what?”. At first glance, it didn’t seem like the type of place that is known for hiking and recreational activities. But the more time I spend living here, the more trails and outdoor destinations I keep discovering near the city or within a quick drive. With a variety of locations from serene nature preserves and beautiful cliffside walks to remote mountain trails, there is an adventure and a hike for everyone. So whether you’ve lived in Bakersfield for a while, or just moved here and are looking for outdoorsy things to do, here are 10…
Hiking Hart Memorial Park In Bakersfield
Hart Memorial Park is a scenic park just outside of Bakersfield that features a lake, mountains, and a beautiful landscape. This area can be used for hiking, biking, dirt biking, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Hart Park offers a lot of hiking trails and we love to come here when we feel like going on longer, more challenging day hikes. Here is our guide to visiting and hiking at Hart Memorial Park in Bakersfield California! Location & Parking Hart Memorial Park is located about 20 minutes East of downtown Bakersfield. Although it is a bit of a drive to get there, Hart Memorial Park is one of the biggest hiking…
Visiting Panorama Park Loop In Bakersfield
When it comes to hiking trails within Bakersfield’s city limits, the choices are pretty limited. Thankfully Bakersfield does have a wonderful hiking area called Panorama Park located in the North-East part of the city! Panorama Park offers a few different paths and trails for those who are looking to get some fresh air and stretch their legs outdoors. This area is also very dog friendly and on most days you can see a lot of locals walking their dogs. The most popular trail at Panorama Park is a loop that follows along a steep cliffside also called ‘The Bluffs’. With oil rigs and ranches as its backdrop, Panorama Park has…
Moaning Caverns: Largest Underground Cave In California
Located in the small town of Vallecito, Moaning Caverns is a unique underground cave that is open to guided tours and other adventurous experiences. At Moaning Caverns Adventure Park visitors have the opportunity to climb 165 feet down into one of the largest underground caverns in California and observe million-year-old limestone formations inside these caves. A tour of the Moaning Caverns is only 45 minutes long so it’s a wonderful stop if you’re planning a trip to this area and have the time to spare! Here is our complete guide on how to visit and tour the Moaning Caverns underground cave! Tips For Visiting Moaning Caverns: Moaning Caverns Location Moaning…
15 Wonderful Day Trips From Bakersfield (By a Local)
Bakersfield is one of those places that people often underestimate. But Bakersfield’s central location makes it very special offering plenty of locations that you can explore nearby. Whether you are a Bakersfield local or visiting the area, keep reading to learn all about our favorite day trips from Bakersfield! Within a couple of hours’ drive, you can go on a quick trip to the Central Coast, head on a hiking adventure into the mountains, relax at a hot spring or spend the day lounging next to a scenic lake. In this post, we list all of the best places to visit near Bakersfield for a fun day’s adventure! 15 Best…
