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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…
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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…
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Kern River Trail In Sequoia National Forest
Kern River Trail is a great out-and-back trail that’s located in the Sequoia National Forest between Bakersfield and Lake Isabella. This trail is only 6 miles long and is a great beginner hike within Kern County. It’s best visited in early spring when the trail is covered in beautiful wildflowers and temperatures are still moderate. Kern River Trail Location Kern River Trail is located within the Kern River Canyon just 40 minutes east of Bakersfield and 15 minutes west of Lake Isabella. Note that there is another trail in Bakersfield with a similar name called Kern River Parkway Trail that might come up in Google Maps. This trail is a…
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Hiking Mill Creek Trail In California
Mill Creek Trail is an excellent day hike in the southern part of Sequoia National Forest. Mill Creek Trail is located just 40 minutes East of Bakersfield making it one of the closest wilderness hikes in the area. Situated within the Kern River Canyon, Mill Creek Trail is a favorite for many locals that are looking to get outside of the city to explore nature and get a good workout. This trail is best visited in the spring when the entire landscape is covered in beautiful wildflowers and the trail is less crowded. Mill Creek Trail Overview Mill Creek Trail is around 15 miles long It goes out and back…
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Hiking Hart Memorial Park In Bakersfield
Hart Memorial Park is a scenic park just outside of Bakersfield that features a lake, mountains and 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. 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 areas near Bakersfield so many people come here to enjoy nature especially on the weekends. There…
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Panorama Park Loop In Bakersfield
When it comes to hiking trails in Bakersfield, 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 a very…
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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. 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 on top of…
