Bakersfield Museum of Art
1930 R Street, Bakersfield, Ca 93301
661- 323-7219
Features a permanent collection of California regional art and traveling
exhibits, situated in Central Park. Call to reserve guided group tours.
California Living Museum (CALM)
10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy. Bakersfield, CA 93306
661- 872-2256
Offers a wide array of fascinating exhibits pertaining to California plant and
animal life.
Live exhibits focus on native California wildlife.
Buena Vista Museum of Natural History
2018 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield 93301
661- 324-6350
Collection of fossils from Kern County, educational collection of area gems and
minerals and Native American artifacts from local Yokuts group.
Minter Field Air Museum
401 Vultee, Shafter 93263
Lerdo Hwy & Freeway 99
661- 393-0291
Open Saturdays from 10AM - 2PM
Museum admission and Parking is Free! Donations are accepted.
The Museum is housed in the original fire station built at Minter Field in 1941.
The base was a major basic training facility where 11,261 pilots received basic
training in BT-13's (Vultee Valiant), UC-78's (Cessna Bamboo Bomber), and other
aircraft.
Minter Field is a center for aircraft restoration, with several shops that
specialize in WWII aircraft
12 Miles North
of Bakersfield on Highway 99, exit Lerdo Highway, then one mile West.
Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace
2800 Buck Owens Blvd., Bakersfield, CA 93308
661- 328-7560
Admission charged.
The Crystal Palace is an all-in-one restaurant, museum, country store and
theater focusing on the rich history and sounds of country music.
Golden West Casino
1001 S. Union Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93307
661- 324- 6936
Card Club Casino. Play poker or California games. Restaurant and lounge and
weekend entertainment. Open seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
Edwards Air Force Base
15 E. Mojave Blvd.
Edwards, CA 93524
Base Operator: 661- 277-1110
[Due to the attacks of Sept. 11, and in accordance with established security
procedures, Edwards Air Force Base is suspending all public tours until further
notice. While it is important for the public to come and see their Air Force
firsthand, it is paramount Edwards Air Force Base takes the necessary
steps to support our primary mission of flight test and national defense
objectives.]
Located on the western edge of the Mojave Desert, about 90 miles north of Los
Angeles.
Air Force Flight Test Center Tours
Edwards Air Force Base – home of the Air Force Flight Test Center, NASA
Dryden Flight Research Center and the Air Force Research Laboratory – offers
visitors a flight line bus tour, a flight test center museum and, once a year,
an Open House and Air Show.
Tours are available for both the Edwards Air Force Base flight line and the NASA
Dryden Flight Research Center.
Sports
Public Golf Courses
Admission charged.
Sycamore Canyon Golf Course, 661- 854-3163
North Kern, 661- 399-0347
Kern River, 661- 872-5128
Buena Vista, 661- 398-9720
Peppertree, 661- 832-2259
Wasco Valley Rose, 661- 758-8301
Tennis
Bakersfield Racquet Club, 661- 325-8652
Village Premier Rio Bravo Resort Includes 4 clay courts, 661- 872-5000
Laurel Glen Tennis Club, (661) 833-3740
Water Sports
Bakersfield attracts thousands of visitors each year because of the great
climate for water recreation. White water rafting, water skiing, jet skiing,
windsurfing and sailing are just some of the activities available.
White Water Rafting
Mountain & River Adventures 760-376-6553
Kern River Tours 800-844-7238
Experience the thrill and challenge of white water rafting. Take an adventurous
ride down the Kern River and view the river as you've never seen it before.
Racing
Mesa Marin
11000 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306
661- 366-5711
Admission charged.
One of California's finest racing facilities with a half-mile, high banked paved
oval track and test track. NASCAR California 600, late model Stock Cars,
Modified Stock Cars, Grand American Modified, Craftsman Trucks, and NASCAR
Winston West Series 200 races are held at the raceway.
Famoso Raceway
33559 Famoso Road, McFarland, CA 93250
661- 399-2210
Admission charged.
12 miles north of Bakersfield, CA.
Quarter mile drag strip featuring the Good Guys Nostalgia March Meet, NHRA FM
series in April, and the NHRA CHRR IX in October.
Willow Springs International Raceway
3500 75th St. West, Rosamond, CA 93560
661- 256-2471
Races every weekend, 5 circuits available. Car, motorcycle, kart driving &
racing schools.
Buttonwillow Raceway Park
24551 Lerdo Hwy. Buttonwillow, CA 93206
661- 764-5333
Admission charged.
Three-mile road racing track.
Bakersfield Blaze Baseball - Sam Lynn Baseball Park
4009 Chester Avenue.
661- 322-1363
Admission charged.
April through September
Directions: From State Route 99 exit California
Ave. Go east on California, turn left (north) on Chester Ave. to 4009 Chester
Ave.
Home of the Bakersfield Blaze, a co-op Single A farm team, affiliated with the
California League.
Bakersfield Condors Professional Ice Hockey
1001 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, 93301
661- 324-7825
Admission charged.
October – April
Home games are played at Bakersfield's new Centennial Garden Arena.
Kern River Parkway Bike Path
The parkway is located along the Kern River from Lake Ming in the northeast to
California State University, Bakersfield in the southwest and offers many miles
of scenic bike path for bicyclers, joggers and roller blading.
818 Real Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309
661- 325-6428