Visit Bakersfield: The friendly starting point for exploring Kern County's highlights.
Visit Bakersfield is a welcoming tourist information center at 515 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield. It provides local attractions, city and county information, flyers, and discounts. Visitors praise friendly, knowledgeable staff and easy parking, who help plan outings—from desert drives to Buck Owens Crystal Palace, parks, and family-friendly activities. Hours can vary.
515 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
Claim Visit Bakersfield to manage your storefront, respond to reviews, and receive customer leads.
Get custom itineraries and recommendations from our expert staff for attractions, dining, and events in Bakersfield and Kern County.
Access a wide range of flyers, maps, and exclusive discounts for local businesses, museums, parks, and entertainment venues.
Learn about must-see spots like Buck Owens Crystal Palace, Kern County History Museum, desert drives, and family-friendly activities.
Receive guidance on city services, neighborhoods, and community resources for those new to the area.
Assistance with planning group tours, special events, and accessing transportation options like trains and buses.
Overall rating
Neal
I wanted to learn more about Bakersfield but this visitor center was locked during the posted hours. I followed the instructions to ring the bell for service and rang multiple times but it didn't seem like anyone was working.
Elizabeth Lascheid
The people at Visit Bakersfield are super nice and they know everything about this lovely town. Parking is easy. Check for hours. Inside you will find someone happy to help you. They have a ton of flyers and discounts for all sorts of places. There is much more to do there than you would think. Some of the desert drives are stunning and you have to go to Buck Owens Crystal Palace for a meal or a show or both. They have lovely parks, some nice hotels, all manner of things for kids to do. But you have to know where you are going. So get off on Truxtun or California off the 99 and go to Visit California.
Julio Contreras
Bakersfield transit center, have trains, buses, restrooms, nearby shopping. Is a nice place
Karen J
My husband and I visited here on Wednesday January 19th. We were greeted by a very nice gal( sorry I didn’t get her name), who was very polite and professional. She gave us information on places to visit in Bakersfield, answered our questions and even looked up information on the computer regarding times places were open. We were heading home after being in San Diego for vacation, so we decided to visit the Kern County History Museum and we’re glad we did.
Eric Butcher
Nice facility. I moved here in September and, wanting to get some info on area attractions, city and county services, etc, I stopped in late on a Monday afternoon. The staff was friendly and helpful, even though they were five minutes away from closing. I got some information to get me started and plan to return to get more! If you're new to Bakersfield, Kern County, or just visiting, be sure to stop in!
