Downtown Bakersfield, Bakersfield

Name: Downtown Bakersfield
Address: Bakersfield, United States

#37 among attractions in Bakersfield

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Downtown is the central business district for Bakersfield, California. It contains several of the cities major theaters, sporting complexes, museums, and historical landmarks. ()

Area: 1.74 mi²Coordinates: 35°22'41"N, 119°1'8"W

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Central Bakersfield (Downtown Bakersfield)Bakersfield United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Kern County Museum, Bakersfield City Hall, Fox Theater, Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science.

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Museum, History museum
Kern County Museum, Bakersfield
26 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...
~1840 ftS
City hall
Bakersfield City Hall, Bakersfield
9 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.
~940 ftW
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Theater
Fox Theater, Bakersfield
5 min walk • The Fox Theater is located at 2001 H Street in Downtown Bakersfield, California. The theater, which opened on Christmas Day, 1930, is a historic performing arts and community events center located in downtown Bakersfield, and hosts a variety of events, ranging from ballets...
~310 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Science museum
Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science, Bakersfield
2 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.
~1770 ftSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Baptist Church, Bakersfield
9 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.
1.1 miS
Park
Beale Park, Bakersfield
30 min walk • Beale Park is a public park located in Bakersfield, California. It is Bakersfield’s first park, located on Oleander St.
0.5 miSE
Convention center, Theater
Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center, Bakersfield
13 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.
0.6 miE
Park
Central Park, Bakersfield
16 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.
0.7 miSE
Memorial
Kern Veterans Memorial, Bakersfield
18 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.
0.6 miE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Bakersfield Museum of Art, Bakersfield
15 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.
0.7 miSE
Park
McMurtrey Aquatic Center, Bakersfield
18 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Downtown Bakersfield?

Nearby attractions include Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science, Bakersfield (2 min walk), Education District, Bakersfield (4 min walk), Fox Theater, Bakersfield (5 min walk), First Baptist Church, Bakersfield (9 min walk).

How to get to Downtown Bakersfield by public transport?

The nearest stations to Downtown Bakersfield:

Bus

G • Lines: 42 (2 min walk)
B • Lines: 81 (2 min walk)

Train

Bakersfield (19 min walk)