LOVE LOVE LOVE The Empty Space. I've only started going this year (2025) and so far have not been…read moredisappointed. The location is easy to get to and parking is plentiful. The lobby is nice and cozy and the staff is always super nice! The concession stand is reasonably priced with a good selection of snacks and drinks. I enjoy the custom cocktails they serve. The theater seating is good with good views no matter where you sit. The cast is always great and super talented. I highly support local theater and have been recommending The Empty Space to all my friends and family.

The Empty Space is one of my favorite places to be in Bakersfield.. Scratch that. The Empty Space…read moreis one of my favorite places to be period. I've caught at least a dozen shows here since finding out about this local gem in high school. From musicals to plays, every show has been amazing. They can make me crack up laughing, want to boogie on down with them during a dance break, and maybe even shed a tear. I can confidently say I would go to any show they put on. A friend could ask me if I wanted to go to the Empty Space tonight, and without knowing what was playing I would say yes. Consistently very talented casts! Phenomenal stage design! Great directing! Fun choreography! Lighting and audio teams always do a great job! It is always clear the whole team are fully invested in the material and bringing out the best in each other. Top tier local talent all around. The Empty Space is more than a place to catch amazing local theater. They also showcase art from local artists in their art gallery which acts as their lobby. I recommend getting there early to enjoy the artwork and grab their super affordable snacks. After being away for a while, I was excited to attend my first show at their new location, Dracula: A Comedy Of Terrors. And a bust out loud comedy it was. Phenomenal show as usual. I'm not sure I could've gotten a better welcome back to The Empty Space. Thank you to the whole cast and crew who made that show happen. Their new location is super nice and spacious. The old location had its charm, but their new location is much larger and the seating has extra leg room, which is always appreciated. Many longtime fans of the Empty Space will recall how the old building immersed the audience was in the show due to the close proximity to the performers, and how many of their productions would utilize the space in creative ways for stand out moments. I'm glad to say they do a great job utilizing the new space in a similar manner. When you walk into the theater you actually walk onto the stage initially which provides an all encompassing immediate immersion into whatever world you're about to enjoy an awesome story in. For those thinking of auditioning to be a cast member, I actually had the pleasure of being in their 2016 production of "In The Heights" which took place in their previous location and highly recommend it. It was a super fun experience. They're very kind and welcoming.

Lightning in a Bottle is like a 4 Michelin Star restaurant…read more It's probably on par with French Laundry and Alinea if they had a baby, but the restaurant only served House and Bass music, which we know the latter is an acquired taste (for me at least). I think the most important part of my year, is arguing about the Lake water. I tend to make sure it's brought up around the dinner table during Thanksgiving and Christmas, if I feel like we aren't debating the lake Buena Vista water quality enough, the lake water is always top of mind in my house hence why I married an ecologist. Also, I really enjoy totems. So much so, I've made an LED Parasol totem that gives off random light commands since I never took the time to learn how to truly code while working in Trad. Fi. All in, I rate Lightning in a Bottle 13/5. Lucky 13 for the amount of times me and my friends had to troubleshoot my RV or Trailer rental, and that has allowed me to successfully escape the dust and eventually drive home on the 5 (what up Moo Moos on the road, respect). My favorite stage remains Woogie, that's why I named my dog(s) Woo and Gie, with their powers combined they arf arf arf into the night as one dog, in unison like the biggest baddest dog named Al Capone. Last, it's imperative that we all spend ample time in a Porto by the end of the trip, for it was Seneca that said setting aside a few days to wear rough clothing, eat meager food, and ask oneself: "Is this the condition that I feared?"

Probably the absolute best music festival I've ever attended! Lots of fun stages and mini mobile…read moreDJs which were all playing excellent music. The crowd was chill and welcoming. Not like other music festivals where people are over the top and on their phones the whole time. I made so many friends and will definitely be returning next year! However, they need to do something about the holes in the ground. I tripped a few times and saw a girl break her ankle. Also the camping situation can be a little rough so prepare for that!

We stayed for a night on our way to Arizona. Easy on and off the freeway. The gal in the office was…read moresuper nice and very organized. She met us outside with our envelope and map. The site was clean and level. Super quiet park. Will return

We've came here a few times. This last time we were able to reserve a spot last minute which was…read moregood. Pros: Areas are leveled, price is cheap, two dog parks with doggie bags, near the freeway, management (Crystal) is nice and welcoming. Cons: It's hard to get through the phone lines, nobody is ever in the office during office hours, we had an issue with our neighbor not cleaning after his dog outside in between our trailers (any time we opened up the windows it smelled like shit). He was constantly arguing with us so we told management (Crystal) and she said she was going to kick him out (since staff and others were complaining about him and his dog).... She never kicked him out and the issue worsened to where he got other people from other trailers involved. A few trailers down, there was a lady with like 5 or 6 kids who kids would come out crying from the mom screaming at them sever days. At the dog parks, the shit was left on the ground, the lights hardly work. You do pay for what you get.

Learned about Blue Sky Center on a trip with my university to the area. I absolutely loved it and…read morehad to bring my family back. We did tent camping, they have nice platforms for your tents. We loved the communal kitchen where we could make our meals, and my kids had so much fun playing corn hole and sitting around the bonfire. The restrooms are clean. This is not a fancy place, but it has all the amenities you need. We enjoyed the local beauty, including the Carrizo plains, and the hiking available in the Los Padres National Forest.

This is an organization that doesn't care at all for the locals of their community. The only thing…read morethat matters to them is making money off the out-of- town people they can lure to their "campgrounds" under the guise of experiencing something so new and exciting. Any differing voices from the community are silenced and blocked. Questions and differences of opinions are not tolerated. Concerns are ignored. Currently, a mirrored "sculpture" boasting of one of a kind views is situated in a field of dried grass posing a possible fire threat to the entire community. Along with being a fire threat, it's also a hideous eye sore that detracts from the actual natural landscape of the valley. Instead of being open to the opinions of those who live in the valley who have to tolerate seeing the atrocious "art piece", comments were deleted and the locals were blocked. Their choice of words describing this piece of artwork is also questionable; e.g "peep show". Furthermore, questions concerning how this organization receives their funding are ignored. None of the executives are willing to provide actual answers. Instead, corporate jargon is used to give a run around and confuse people into thinking an answer was given when one was not. The opinions of Blue Sky held by the locals of the town they serve is also very telling of the impact they have, none of which are viewed positively. This is an organization that boasts about serving its community yet instead tries to silence those who voice legitimate concerns about the very community they claim to be serving. Nothing done by this organization has actually been done with the betterment of the community they serve. Their claims of caring and support are negated by their intolerance of opinions and evasiveness of simple, basic questions. I would never recommend this organization to anyone for any reason. The comments Blue Sky deleted and the locals of the community they silenced and blocked are posted below

If you know me, you know I'm all about philos, syngos, and begonias So when I caught Leaf Lounge's…read moreLIVE and saw that angel wing begonia, it was love at first sight. I half-joked I'd buy it if Will wore it like a hat -- and he actually did That sealed the deal! This shop is my go-to for everything: lazy man soil, plant bids, or just lounging with the leaves (see what I did there). The team is always super friendly, helpful, and just genuinely awesome. I even dragged my best friend to their Bingo night -- and he's not even a plant person (don't judge him, he's working on it). We had an absolute blast. Leaf Lounge isn't just a plant shop, it's a whole experience. Highly recommend!

Had the best experience here! We had a private event set up with them. It was four of us and we…read morewere led by Judy on how to make our own terrariums. When I first arrived I was nervous because it was so humid! Of course the plants need that environment but I was not excited to sit in this. But as we move to the next room the temperature changed. There we were greeted and taken to a back room that was super fresh and comfortable. There they had so many snacks and drinks ready for us including pizza and homemade cookies! On the tables we had the jars and everything we needed to make this experience easy and fun and on the sides we had all the soil and plants to choose from. It was so relaxing just sit, eat and drink while perfecting our terrariums. Worth every penny. Will be back to do again!

We are repeat guests at Pine Mountain Inn, and every stay reminds us why we keep coming back. Diana…read moreis truly the heart of this special place. She is an amazing host who is incredibly kind, warm, thoughtful, and genuinely lovely. Her recommendations for beautiful nearby hikes and wonderful local restaurants have made each visit even more memorable. And her adorable dog is such a sweet bonus! Pine Mountain Inn is charming and peaceful, but Diana's exceptional kindness and hospitality are what make it truly unforgettable. We highly recommend it and look forward to returning again.

Seven unique, spacious yet cozy rooms. So clean and comfortable, each with an outdoor space to…read moreenjoy the mountain air. Keurig° coffee setup, with real coffee cups, and real glass wine glasses! Diana could not be more gracious or accommodating. If you need something, she brings it to you. Lots of love there! Can't wait to go back! It's close to everything, restaurants, bars, a bakery; golf and tennis and pickleball at Pine Mountain Club. And lots to do and see. Four Stars!

Man I love this place so much. It's a little out of the way when I'm in the city but well worth the…read moregas. No reason to not have the app and save when you're coming here. Stop inside grab me some dogs off the roller and I'm good to go!

Great friendly service has a RV dumping station looks like they have a spot for RV years to park…read moreovernight the go to gas station for whatever you need .

Fun and safe place to camp with the family. We went there this weekend, and it was amazing. For the…read morekids: they have an indoor playhouse with ping pong table, pool table, TV, and books to read. Our kids got to spend some time on their own in a safe and secured room. They have remodeled bathrooms, and showers if needed. Management team is involved and happy to help if needed. Great night sky view for late campers. Hiking trails are scenic as expected. We had a great time, and we look forward to coming back again.