Best places in Kern County

Discover the best places in Kern County, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 402 places in the city.

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Bakersfield Boxing and Fitness Club
Boxing gym
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Coach James is great!! Everyone there is so supportive and kind! The environment is amazing and clean! My teen has been going for some time now and my preteen just joined and they enjoy every moment! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a great work out with no judgment!
4.90 (417 reviews)
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California Living Museum
Zoo
Museum exploring California's diverse flora & fauna, with a reptile house & botanical gardens.
4.70 (2.2K reviews)
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Red Rock Canyon State Park
State park
27,000-acre park with cliffs, buttes & canyons popular for hiking, camping & horseback riding.
4.70 (1.6K reviews)
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Wind Wolves Preserve
Nature preserve
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Wind Wolves Preserve is a beautiful place in the mountains here in Kern County to spend with your family, kids pets or by yourself. The breathtaking scenery, the peaceful views and sounds, the walking trails, the cleanness of the air and the place. The people who take care of it has done an amazing...
4.80 (448 reviews)
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In-N-Out Burger
Hamburger restaurant
Classic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
$ $$$
4.60 (7.2K reviews)
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Hart Memorial Park
Park
Picturesque park offering swimming, fishing, picnic facilities, hiking & equestrian trails.
4.60 (4K reviews)
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Riverside Park
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ So so beautiful. Really peaceful. We enjoyed the river. Every beautiful for a walk.
4.70 (616 reviews)
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The Red Dot Vegetarian Kitchen
Vegetarian restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ The Red Dot is an amazing hidden gem! The food is absolutely fantastic and you can tell it is prepared with care and love. We will be recommending this to all of our acquaintances! (And on a more helpful note, there is both indoor and outdoor seating, portions are large, and the flavor is on point!)
$$ $$
4.70 (616 reviews)
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Tehachapi Mountain Park
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Who knew this existed so clse to Bakersfield! Beautiful, modrrate to hard hike. Wide path, just all 40-50% incline. Good workout.
4.70 (583 reviews)
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Cope's Knotty Pine Cafe
American restaurant
Kitschy, wood-paneled diner packed with tchotchkes & serving breakfast, burgers & sandwiches.
$ $$$
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
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Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
Pizza restaurant
Chain outlet offering build-your-own takeaway pizzas, to be cooked at home.
$ $$$
4.70 (446 reviews)
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Indian Wells Brewing Company
Brewery
πŸ‘πŸ‘ I went to the gift shoppe. Lots of unique sodas and beers! They bottle on site. A great place to get specialty beverages. You can buy one, a 4 pack, a 6 pack or a case. They carry have candy by the pound.
4.70 (423 reviews)
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Kern River County Park
Park
πŸ‘ Campgrounds were nice. We stayed 2 nights. Water levels were higher and current was swift, so we stayed out of the water. Restrooms were under construction so portapotties got pretty full, dirty, ran out of TP, and water at the hand wash stations by the 2nd night.
4.70 (418 reviews)
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Carla's Cafe
Diner
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Place is clean. Service is great. The cook is very good. I love coming to Carla’s.
$ $$$
4.70 (403 reviews)
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Gaslight Melodrama Theatre
Performing arts theater
Old-timey theater featuring family-friendly melodramas & musicals, plus American food, beer & wine.
4.80 (261 reviews)
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Punjabi Dhaba
Indian restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ This is a small food truck with some seating outside. The proprietor is so friendly and fun, you'll be transported right back to India. The food comes super fresh and very authentic. You must try the Lassi. The menu keeps changing, so ask them for the menu of the say. Also, CASH only, so keep some o...
$ $$$
4.60 (810 reviews)
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Pappy's Coffee Shop
Breakfast restaurant
Longtime operation with early-morning hours doling our classic diner fare for breakfast & lunch.
$$ $$
4.60 (755 reviews)
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Las Flautas Mexican Food
Mexican restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Would definitely go back, we had the asada plate and shrimp taco plate. Food was great and fresh
$$ $$
4.70 (356 reviews)
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Cesar E. Chavez National Monument
Visitor center
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Amazing place, extremely historical and accurately depicted. We kept telling our kids that they will read about Cesar Chavez in school, they where amazed at the replica room and huge pictures. It's extraordinary what he went through and what he was willing to sacrifice for the benefit of others. Eve...
4.60 (586 reviews)
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National Chavez Center
Museum
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Si se puede! Si se puede! I highly recommend that you watch the movie before you head out to the Chavez monument. There is a lot of history in there. How he helped a lot of emigrants that were being abused, mistreated, overworked and their work was not being appreciated. There is a nice little mu...
4.70 (309 reviews)
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