East Bakersfield, Bakersfield

#46 among attractions in Bakersfield

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East Bakersfield is a region in Bakersfield, California directly east of downtown. The region was formerly known as the town of Sumner, which was later incorporated and renamed Kern City. It is primarily a mixture of residential and commercial developments. It also contains a small business district centered on the intersection of Baker and Sumner streets. Census data is provided on the right for the time period when the region was an independent town and city. It is part of the Bakersfield urban area of almost 500,000 people. ()

Area: 4 mi²Coordinates: 35°22'59"N, 118°59'6"W

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East Bakersfield – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kern County Museum, Bakersfield City Hall, Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science, First Baptist Church.

2 miW
Museum, History museum
Kern County Museum, Bakersfield
52 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bakersfield, California, the Kern County Museum offers a rich tapestry of the region's history, culture, and heritage. This sprawling museum complex is a treasure trove for history buffs, families, and anyone interested in the Golden State's...
2 miW
City hall
Bakersfield City Hall, Bakersfield
52 min walk • Bakersfield City Hall is the center of government for the City of Bakersfield, California. It houses the Mayor's office and the City Council chambers. It is located in the Civic Center, Downtown.
1.9 miW
Museum, History museum, Science museum
Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science, Bakersfield
49 min walk • The Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science is a natural history museum in Bakersfield, California. It is located in the Arts district, downtown. The museum focuses on three areas: Geology, Anthropology, and Paleontology.
1.9 miW
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Baptist Church, Bakersfield
48 min walk • The First Baptist Church, also known as the Bell Towers, is a historic church complex built in 1931 in Bakersfield, California and presently used as an office building.
1.7 miSW
Convention center, Theater
Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center, Bakersfield
45 min walk • The Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center is a performing arts theater and convention facility located in Bakersfield, California. It is adjacent to the Mechanics Bank Arena.
1.4 miW
Park
Central Park, Bakersfield
35 min walk • Mill Creek is a linear park located in Bakersfield, California. It runs along the Kern Island Canal between Golden State Avenue and California Avenue in downtown, although there is a gap between 19th Street and the BNSF railroad yard. The center of the park is Central Park, the only park in downtown.
1.5 miSW
Memorial
Kern Veterans Memorial, Bakersfield
38 min walk • The Kern Veterans Memorial is a monument located in Kern County, California. It honors all Kern County residents who served in the armed forces, both in peacetime and in war. It is located in downtown Bakersfield, at the corner of Truxtun Ave. and S St.
1.4 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Bakersfield Museum of Art, Bakersfield
37 min walk • The Bakersfield Museum of Art is an art museum, in Bakersfield, California. It is located in Central Park, on the corner of 19th St. and R St.
1.8 miSW
Park
McMurtrey Aquatic Center, Bakersfield
46 min walk • The McMurtrey Aquatic Center is a swimming, diving, and recreational facility in the City of Bakersfield, California, USA. It is located near Centennial Garden, newly renamed "Rabobank Arena", in downtown Bakersfield.
0.4 miN
Park
Jefferson Park, Bakersfield
11 min walk • Jefferson Park is a public park located in Bakersfield, California.
1.6 miSW
Library
Kern County Library, Bakersfield
41 min walk • The Kern County Library is a public library system serving the residents of Kern County, California. The library system is headquartered at the Beale Memorial Library in Downtown Bakersfield. There are additional branches located throughout Kern County.