Explore Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield is near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley and is roughly equidistant between Los Angeles and Fresno, 110 mi (180 km) to the south and north respectively. It is one of the sunniest cities in the U.S. and about the 11th largest city in California.

Visitor's can enjoy the Sequoia National Forest, take a ride down the world-class rapids of the Kern River or get on a trail by foot, bike or horseback and discover the sights along the 30-mile Kern River Parkway snaking through Bakersfield. Learn about the rich history of the oil industry in Kern County at the Kern County Museum's award winning exhibit Black Gold: The Oil Experience. Hunt for treasures of yesterday in one of Bakersfield's antique districts. Get to know the native animals of California at the California Living Museum, Bakersfield's zoo. Enjoy a round of golf at one of the many courses in the area or take in a horse show. Stop by the Crystal Palace and see memorabilia from the legendary career of Buck Owens while enjoying dinner and listening to the Bakersfield Sound. Enjoy a traditional meal served family-style at one of Bakersfield's famous Basque restaurants or try one of the authentic Mexican eateries.

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