Fun little museum in the heart of downtown where you can see some fossils and taxidermia…read more Plenty of street parking was available nearby. We spent about 2 hours here going between the different levels the main level you walk in is the middle area and then there's an upstairs and downstairs. Upstairs there are some more animals and then big dinosaur fossils. There a small Egyptian exhibit which was a cool addition. Then on the bottom level it's an area where everything is touchable so the kids can really have some fun. There was area that they're redoing so that was off limits. There is an elevator so if you have some mobility limitations that is helpful. There are fans on all the levels because it doesn't get the best circulation. Overall a great place to spend a few hours out of the house for a fun learning experience.

This museum is so neat! The docents (who are all volunteers btw!) are knowledgeable and funny, and…read morethey kept my Girl Scouts' interest with no issue. The exhibits are beautiful and interesting, and there are interactive elements to some displays. I was stunned by the Yokuts display, which had a full replica of a traditional Yokut home. An extraordinary, nearly-complete fossil found locally is on display. The bottom floor also has a fun exploratory area for kids! It's great! Highly recommend this museum to all ages.

I've always loved the marketplace! I love the open space and all the stores and eateries. There are…read morea variety of stores and whatever you're craving, the market place has! There is tons of parking. You can just chill at the water fountain on one of the benches and crowd watch. My girls love to go to Rocket Fizz, there is so much cool candy and stuff in there. My eye doctor is part of the Marketplace. Ulta, pilates, Edward's and so much more. Plus they have free concerts going on right now every Thursday. People bring their chairs, coolers and dogs. I love it! There is so much more to say about The Marketplace but it truly speaks for itself!

As you can tell it's been years since this area has gotten reviews. It's really sad, because this…read moreuse to be the major place to eat, shop, watch a movie, or just hang out. Through the years businesses have came and went. Some really great businesses. Now the city or whoever owns this area has just let it get run down. I'm writing this review because I just seen a commercial for river lakes shopping area, and it reminded me how the marketplace use to be. Now don't get me wrong, Bakersfield is growing and we are getting a lot more shopping centers. But I'm just wondering why is the city of Bakersfield allowing this place to get run down. Especially because the area it's in. But what can you expect when it started many years ago from the east side heading west. They have allowed new businesses to be built only to forget about them and move on to the next bigger and better projects. Example the movie theater, very run down. The seats suck, the service is horrible, and it sticks as soon as you walk in. The landscape needs to be updated for the whole center. However they do have a few great restaurants. All the great boutiques have left. (I hear the rent/lease is outrageously high), I don't understand why they would put a sola salon next to essentials that has been there forever. Really hope someone starts investing back in to this place.

wow ! bakersfield is hiding a huge gem. food , fun, dancing, jewelry,great seafood , juice stakes,…read moreand sweets galore! in weekends they have bands and other live music to entertain their guests.

Lots of little shops and places to eat. Every person was nice and greeting to us. Enjoyable food…read moreand drinks at restaurants. Pricing was comparable. Great deals.

Via Arté is one of my favorite yearly events in Bakersfield. I have gone since I was a kid. I…read moredefinitely recommend planning 2-3 trips if possible. One near the beginning of the weekend to see all the works of chalk art in their early stages and one near the end to see the completed projects. They work all night long under field lights during the event. I like seeing the works in both the daylight and under the field lights. The Bakersfield Museum of Art has been hosting this event since 1998 and they continue to find ways to amplify the event. It's amazing to see The Marketplace lively. Reminds me of when I was younger hanging out at The Marketplace with folks of all ages enjoying the square.

Not consistent with judging last year contestants could not be judged because they didn't finish…read more And this year the contestant who won wasn't even finished by 530. and in artist rules it has to be finished by 300 to be judged. Not fair to people who stay up for 2 days without sleep to make sure they are finished. Piece was beautiful. But they rules have to apply consistent every year. People were upset

Mill Creek Antique Mall is one of my favorite places to spend a Wednesday morning! With so many…read morevendors and a great variety of antiques and collectibles, there's always something new and the prices are very fair, considering shopping on ebay withbadded shipping costs,I unfortunately I don't have enough time every week.. I get about an hour to shop. :( It's become part of my Wednesday routine: coffee first at Uncharted Adventures right next door, then over to Mill Creek to see what Batman memorabilia I can find. My favorite spot in downtown Bakersfield!

We found this on yelp and decided to stop by. There's a little parking lot but they also had street…read moreparking. This place a huge so take walking shoes. It's very clean as well as all the items sold here. They had a ton of antiques and some new things. We were able to find some fun things here. If you're in the area I would recommend to stop by here.

This is a wonderful shopping center/ Plaza located in Southwest Bakersfield. It is located on the…read morecorner of Panama Lane and Aakash Road. They have a great variety of stores and restaurants to try here. There is also a Winkel supermarket here. I always have a great time here eating or shopping. They recently opened a Chevron gas station which is clean and big. Highly recommended for any families are people living in the south west part of Bakersfield.

World Records is not just a record store, it is also one of the best music venues in town, if not…read morethe best since The Crystal Palace folded. For the size of the place to the down right decent ticket prices, Pat and his crew do a bang up job time and time again. I've seen a lot of music in my life, and some of the best shows have been at World Records, I'm talking artists like Mindi Abair, Sugaray Rayford, Ana Popovich, and Selwyn Birchwood, just to name a few. This is top notch talent all the way! Great acoustics, small and comfy, it's just an excellent place to see music. The fact that the artists come out and sign autographs etc. at the end of the show is the kind of experience you can rarely find any more or any place else. Kudos to Pat for all the hard work and effort he has put into this place. No matter who is playing, it's really hard to not have a good time in such a great place! Thanks!!

Another knock out concert held at World Records. The incomparable Walter Trout was in the house!…read more The lovely local Glenda Robles and Hot Taco opened the show. They have so much talent it's a pleasure that they are a Bakersfield band. Accompanying Walter this evening was Teddy Zig Zag on keyboards, John Avila on base, Michael Leisure on drums and John Trout, Walter's Son, vocals & guitar. What an all star band each member having a storied history of their own. On concert nights you can call ahead to order one of Jimmy's famous wood fired pizzas for a little nosh preconcert. Check out World Records website for upcoming shows and events. It's a great venue if you are looking to host an event. And as always music for sale.

Cricklewood is so magickal I will pilgrimage here every time I am in Bakersfield, to walk down its…read morepaths, stopping every foot or two to look all around at the everchanging displays in this living museum, plants and fountains and all the stone and wooden bunnies and mushrooms and greenery; with so many delightful crannies that evoke Andrew Marvell's injunction to sit in a green shade and think green thoughts. I agree with my mother-in-law: I want to live here. And while I cannot buy one of everything, I can sit and breathe and be one with everything. My cousin-in-law comes here every few weeks because "it's good for my soul," and I absolutely get it. Only 5 parking spaces plus 1 handicapped space, so come in the morning; on weekends, the next door business is closed so folks park there.

Love the vibes and aesthetics here! You can just tell that this place is ran by someone who…read moregenuinely loves what they are doing. It is my favorite place to come when the weather is nice and I want to relax, maybe get a new plant, get inspired, or most recently pick up a new book. They just added a secret library that offers books for purchase, exchange or borrow while there. There are plenty of areas to sit down and enjoy the scenery.