Golden Meadow Goats

(174 reviews)

21.7 km

Love calm zoo! It's a local treasure that should be thoroughly enjoyed by Bakersfieldians - where…read moreelse can you see black bears enjoying cake and presents on a regular basis or enjoy the train on loop or the little park inside. It is one of my 3 year olds favorite places in town. We went Saturday morning and spring mid morning is the perfect weather for calm. We pack lunch for the trip or long drive home. And Take our time walking around doing all the areas and then concluding with the train. Calm's got small town charm with a little extra and is a regular joy for our little family. Excited for their future expansion!

Not the biggest or cleanest zoo, but it was decent for $12…read more The parking lot was just a dirt field, but since there weren't many guests, it felt like we had the whole zoo to ourselves. The entrance led through a gift shop that doubled as the admission counter. Most of the merchandise wasn't themed, with just a few flimsy labeled magnets available. The zoo itself was dusty and had lots of feathers, bird droppings, and spider webs throughout. Staff were few and far between, but the ones we encountered were friendly. Unfortunately, several animals had been removed from their enclosures due to illness or ongoing construction. Still, the animals that were there were surprisingly lively. The reptile exhibit was on the smaller side, but the creatures were active. The turtle area was my favorite as they were some of the most energetic turtles I've ever seen. Coming right at opening gave me a chance to watch them eat. The birds were also impressive, some of the largest I've seen in California. It was entertaining to watch them squawk and fly around their large cages. Near the exit, there was an air-conditioned aquatic exhibit that was easy to miss. The staff member at the touch tank was very knowledgeable and eager to share fun facts and the history of the animals. Sadly, their seahorses had passed away, and they're currently waiting on donations to replace them. I spent about 45 minutes walking through the zoo twice. There wasn't a café or kid-friendly attractions, so I'd recommend eating beforehand or bringing your own snacks. The zoo would definitely benefit from a deep cleaning. For $12, it was a fair experience, though it doesn't really compare to larger zoos like the one in Fresno.

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Murray Family Farms

I saw the signs as we came up on from San Diego So before we…read moreI go home I wanted to stop But no Cherries We walk in and it was just a store with pies Cider and fruits and nuts I brought pistachios and fresh figs, A pie. The lady at the cashier was nice too We looked at honey with comb A juices to I bought 2 waters too

Murray Family Farms is an absolute must when you're driving to/from Tehachapi. My friends and I…read morevisited for their U-Pick blackberries and had an excellent experience. The Big Red Barn has a lot of fresh fruit, baked goods, and other treats to choose from. The real fun is when you pick the fruit yourself though. We got ourselves some sweet blackberries to take home. Out on the farm, we had the best tractor ride and learned some fun facts about fruits, as well as slid on the huge slide and played some outdoor games. While we were here, we ate some oakie pies. My favorite is thanksgiving dinner. It tastes just like November-- Turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and gravy. They have other tasty savory pies like the chicken pot pie, blueberry pulled pork, and the breakfast pie. Of course, you could get some sweet ones too! The service is very friendly and the farm truly has fun for everyone! I can't wait to come back for stone fruit season.

I LOVE kumquats!!! These are delicious just eat them whole pop those babies in your mouth!!

Hay ride around the farm

Blackberry Cider

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Rankin Ranch

4.7

(42 reviews)

51.3 km

162 years in business

Family-owned & operated

If you're looking to step back in time and experience genuine hospitality, look no further than…read moreRankin Ranch. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with unhurried charm, service with a smile, and a feeling that we were more family than guests. The Rankin family and staff are truly exceptional. Sarah, Clint, Shelby, Emma, Chris, Ms. Glenda, and Mr. Bill are world-class hosts who made our stay far exceed every expectation. We were celebrating our anniversary, and on our very first night they surprised us with a delicious cake, making us feel incredibly special and cared for. The horseback riding was wonderful, taking us through beautiful meadows and across the valley. One of my favorite experiences was visiting Sarah's farm, where we met goats, a donkey, chickens, mini horses, farm cats, and even a baby calf that I had the chance to bottle-feed! We loved the swimming pool, they have archery, a fire pit, pool table, or if you want to just be quiet and read a book that is amazing too. The Fresh air was wonderful and we were able to nap and just enjoy reconnecting. Evenings were filled with fun, family-centered activities. We loved learning square dancing on our first night, and the second evening featured a unique Rankin Ranch game that had everyone laughing and connecting. Sunday was especially memorable. The day began with a delicious waffle breakfast, followed by horseback riding and a hayride to a gorgeous meadow for lunch. The Rankin Ranch beef burgers were outstanding--honestly one of the best burgers I've ever eaten. The afternoon horseshow tournament was the perfect ending to a wonderful day. What makes Rankin Ranch so special is that it's truly an unplugged experience. There are no TVs and no Wi-Fi, but what you gain is far more valuable: peace, relaxation, meaningful conversations, and the chance to reconnect with the people around you. As a bonus, the ranch offers subscription boxes featuring their incredible beef, as well as quarter, half, and whole cattle available for shipment. We left feeling refreshed, grateful, and already dreaming about our next visit. Thank you, Rankin Ranch, for being such a class act and for creating an experience we'll never forget. We can't wait to come back. I

Awesome family bonding time! This was our first stay and it was great! Met several families who…read morewere repeat guests.

The swimming pool is the perfect spot for fun or relaxation. Heated May to September.

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Visit with other guests at the "Patio Party" before dinner each evening. We supply the chips and dip BYOB.

The Animal Education Center

(4 reviews)

64.4 km

This is a very good place to get up close and personal with many types of animals, both domestic…read morefarm animals and some exotic ones too. There are Bison, camels, zebra, and reindeer! There is a petting zoo, pony rides, pinic area and a play area for the kids. This is a very good place for the whole family to enjoy on the weekend. The Center is open to the public March thru Oct every Sat from 10 am to 4 pm. Highly recommended.

FYI: I just called 9/5/19 and was told they are renovating and closed until April 2020. They will…read morebe open on Saturdays from 10:00 until 4:00 or 4:30 (yikes I can't remember). Looking forward to going when they re-open!!!

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Holiday Lights at C.A.L.M.

4.4

(72 reviews)

21.8 km

Me and the my wife came to the Holiday lights at C.A.L.M. It was a Thursday evening, not packed at…read moreall. Tickets were 16.00 no discount. We rode the train, treated ourselves to some churros, and hot cocoa. They had wonderful Christmas music, meeting with Santa, Christmas trees for sale, and other goodies. If you're from Bakersfield this place is a must for the Christmas season.

This is becoming a tradition to experience CALM during the holidays. The kids love it and we must…read moretake the train ride too. They have a variety of food vendors and yes get your hot chocolate with yummy marshmallows.

Holiday Lights at CALM 2023

The lights!!

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Windswept Ranch

(16 reviews)

84.6 km

This is a great place to pet animals and walk around with your kids.I loved my visit here. It is…read moreaffordable and an easy way to kill a few hours with the kids while teaching them about animals and nature. The road there is a dirt road but my friend drove it in a honda accord so nothing special or 4x4 needed during normal conditions. We walked around and fed camels, goats, bison and all kinds of other animals.

Does anyone know if it's still open on Saturdays? I want to bring my 2-1/2 year old grandson…read more Love this place. I volunteered a few times years ago and loved brushing the camel. What a experience of love on all the their 4 legged babies

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Bolthouse Farms

4.7

(3 reviews)

9.4 km

I recently bought this and have just tried this sauce as both a dressing and a dipping sauce. I…read morereally love the flavor. It has a good mix of honey and BBQ with a hint of ranch, nothing is overpowering. I also love that it is thick and creamy enough to be a dipping sauce but not so thick that it I don't like using it as a salad dressing. It actually pairs great with a salad that has bacon and other assorted meats in it. I highly recommend giving it a try and it is keto and calorie diet friendly, in moderation.

Excellent quality,choices and Flavors!! 5 stars. #bolthousefarms is a delicious brand im sharing…read morewith my family and friends,and You:)

Honey BBQ Dressing/Dipping Sauce

Honey BBQ Dressing/Dipping Sauce Nutrition Facts

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This product or I should say Products are so tasty, good for you and tastes so Fresh. You will love #bolthousefarms

Bakersfield's Bug Zoo

(1 review)

8.7 km

A great source of educational entertainment for families. They have several bugs on display and…read moretheir goal is to help people understand the benefits of insects to our Earth's balance and how insects effect our daily lives. Pretty cool place and inexpensive to get in. Plus they have different insect related merchandise. The Bug Zoo is located in the Golden State Mall (the old Montgomery Ward building). The Bug Zoo also takes donations of insects (dead or alive), aquariums, and they have set up a Fieldtrip Fund to help teachers to take their students on fieldtrip. Check them out at www.bakersfieldsbugzoo.com

Greystone Park

4.6

(5 reviews)

10.1 km

This is an amazing free, community park which offers the instant ability to cool off on those…read morewarmer Bakersfield days. The park has large open fields for large field games, one half court for basketball, space for grilling, overhead coverage for eating, a nice playground for the kids, and oh yeah.. the big attraction, the "spray park". The spray park is a mini water park experience which sprays water out of various fun installations with a large bucket at the top which fills with water and dumps a large amount of water on all below. I remember when this park first opened up as a kid. The spray park was a complete game changer. The bucket seemed as large as any water parks. If you had asked me back then, I basically had the Nickelodeon hotel water park from TV for free at my local park. Whether it's the kiddos playing around in the water or us older folks dipping our heads under one of the water fixtures for a moment of relief on those warmer days, having a place to cool down is much appreciated by all.

This is a great not just great but fucking fantastic park. the atmosphere and the neighborhoods…read morearound it gives us a safe space.

The perfect day for some fun at the park!!

Water park

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Firehouse Water water Bucket . This is a water park.

Jastro Park

4.1

(22 reviews)

8.0 km

I had some time inbetween meetings while in downtown Bakersfield and wanted some fresh air under a…read moreshaded tree, so I pulled up to Jastro Park and took some time to enjoy this nice public space. It was great to see it a buzz with a large family gathering bumping good tunes, individuals escaping the heat in a similar fashion to myself, and folks taking pictures. It's cool to see the city continue to invest into this park with the pickle ball courts and upgrades being done for the pavilion. I need to come back to get some time on those pickle ball courts!

If anyone was at the Juneteenth event here on Saturday, and was at the playground, I was the girl…read morethat fell backwards whilst swinging up high and landed on my side. I feel a bit embarrassed now, it is too late to be embarrassed, my pelvis, hips and arm are very sore now, when I hit the ground, my legs felt limp...My experience, not very good and had to be extra careful.

Monument to Korean War Veterans

World War II Memorial.

Big kid playground.

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Kern River Parkway

(27 reviews)

5.7 km

We had an amazing morning walking my pup at the Kern River Parkway! It was a gorgeous day, and…read morethere were plenty of squirrels for him to try to befriend. We obviously stopped to grab a morning cafecito as we embarked on our walk! There was so much life happening! People walking their dogs, jogging, biking, and just enjoying the beautiful Bakersfield weather. Such a fun and peaceful time. I'll definitely be bringing my pup here more often!

I cycle all over the USA and some other countries, so last Sunday thankfully I was able to travel…read moreto Bakersfield to cycle the 20 mile (40 mile RT) paved Kern River Parkway Bike Trail I heard so much about. First I just have to say that the other cyclists I met on the trail here was so friendly that I thought that I was in Louisiana. What I mean is that when I am cycling in Irvine, Newport Beach or Santa Monica where I ride most of the time, less than 5% of other cyclists will say hello to you and less than 5% of other cyclists will respond if you say hello to them. But in Bakersfield, at least 75% of the cyclists that I past on the path said hello to me!! I could not believe it! I did not know what was going on? I was not used to that hospitality. What do they put in the water in Bakersfield? Maybe they all knew I was not from the City so they were being friendly--they probably all knew one another? It was a weird contrasting experience to life in LA. Anyway--I can write a book about my day on the Trail but will keep it concise: I parked at the River Walk Park which is located at 11298 Stockdale Hwy, 93311 (for those not from the city). Or you can can park at the outdoor shopping mall next door that has lot's of restaurants and a Target. (Don't park in front of any stores to bike ride--park in the middle or back.) From here, I first road the Trail West 9 miles to the end point. It's a lonely desolate stretch--I have never ridden anywhere where I was so alone for miles with no roads or cars. You can ride as fast as you want over here and bother no one. Every so often I came across someone. I did see a few single men and women riding alone that made me feel better. Then I returned to the River Walk Park--had lunch at the car from my cooler and then traveled East on the Path to the end. The East section passes bike stores, exit Coffee Road (which comes up right away) for Trader Joe's or Sully's Convenience Store or Starcrooks. You pass many parks and lakes and some restrooms. I saw on the East section of the path along the Kern River an Ecological Disaster with tons of garbage all over the river bed, graffiti, and homeless camping for endless miles. Some of the homeless were so entrenched that they had well developed tents, backyards, dogs, and even hanging clothes up to dry as if they have been living there for a long time. There were certain sections that were either scary or disconcerting riding the path alone. I felt like I needed to bring a handgun for protection to do this ride. As nice as it was having 20 miles of no car, well paved bike path in each direction, I am not sure I would do this ride again alone--I would if I returned with a riding partner. I gave the path 5 stars out of respect for Bakersfield years ago taking the planning time and resources to build a great bike and walking trail for the public. But what I saw going on along at least 8 miles of that path was an absolute disgrace that if was in charge of this city I would not tolerate for a second. I would fight every legal battle to return that River bed and it's adjacent areas to the condition it was 20 years ago. You do not have a right to set up residence in a public area. What I saw will cost tax payers Billions of Dollars in environmental cleanup. And yes, here is LA this is a problem too. Overall it was a Great day in Bakersfield--I can tell some of the best people in California live here.

Great picture close the water

Taking a break along the path

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Playing fetch with my dog

Buena Vista Lake

3.0

(55 reviews)

22.4 km

I've been coming to Buena Vista Lake since I was 16. It has always been a fun safe and family…read moreoriented place to stay. Camp sites are large and well kept. Its very outdoorsy and there are bugs but if you prepare you can really deter them. We spray our campsite upon arrival for ticks and fleas and roaches. We keep all food inside and clean up and throw away all trash. We don't use harsh led lights. We also jeep a low (one log) smoke fire going during the day as the smoke really helps keep em at bay but doesn't smoke out the campsite. Plus it smells good and makes it campier. Tips: bring outside sandals and watershoes. They have goat-head stickers that feel like tiny needles when stepped on and they are everywhere no matter how much to try to sweep. We have a no shoe policy in the rv so it really helps. Bring lots of bug spray for your person. Its a lake and there are lots of bugs. This place really is awesome for skiers. The rangers are serious about the safety and integrity of this place so of you're looking for a big party its not glamis. Go somewhere else. Cons: tent camping. Probably not the best place if its hot and muggy. You really need ac in these temps. The lake is a huge help but hey trailers are always better. The lake is slowly losing water level. But not by a whole lot. Maybe 5 feet in 20 years. So for boat owners with low props it could be a concern. The rangers are very vigilant. And while this isn't a con for me it could be for you. So mind your manners. A little goes a long way here. But if you want a good skiing lake this is the best place in Cali.

Open all the restrooms 4 were never opened. Many families were there. Very dirty 8/2026read more

Please clean up after your pets. Poop bag stations are provided throughout park.

Nice

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Golden Meadow Goats was an absolute pleasure to work with! Friendly, prompt and very professional. They were on time and were engaged with the children and kids alike. Had lots of "fun facts", so educational as well! I recommend them 150%. That you Golden Meadows Goats for a memorable afternoon! read more

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