accessed by exterior corridors, the unpretentious rooms provide complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves. there's also a heated outdoor pool and a business centercheck-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. this no-nonsense budget hotel is 2 miles from both the buena vista museum of natural history and live events at the rabobank arena. freebies consist of parking, and hot breakfast served in a simple dining room. upgraded rooms add balconies, while suites include whirlpool tubs and/or sofabeds Meadows Field Airport 17 min
Hart Park (20 min) Picturesque park offering swimming, fishing, picnic facilities, hiking & equestrian trails. Kern County Museum (9 min) Dozens of artifacts & displays chronicling the area's Native American, frontier & oil history. Beale Park (6 min) Family park offering horseshoe pits, ballfields, a Greek theater & large flock of wild parakeets. McMurtrey Aquatic Center (5 min) Buzzing neighborhood public swimming pool with lifeguards & a locker room with showers. Beach Park (10 min) City park set on the Kern River, offering biking, skating & softball, plus shaded picnic areas. Central Park at Mill Creek (7 min) Popular park & photography area running along both sides of a canal with a covered bridge. Golden West Casino (7 min) Supersized venue offering 24-hour gambling including Texas Hold’em, Blackjack, Poker & Baccarat. Visit Bakersfield (5 min) Art museum and art Bakersfield Museum of Art (6 min) Longtime art museum offering exhibits by Californian artists, education programs & kids' classes. The Bakersfield Sign (8 min) Sam Lynn Ballpark (10 min) Home field of the Bakersfield Blaze minor league baseball team, with a relaxed, old-time atmosphere. Jastro Park (8 min) Recreational area offering lighted tennis & basketball courts, horseshoe pits & a jungle gym. Camelot Park (8 min) Bumper boats & other family amusements such as miniature golf in a festive spot good for all ages. California Living Museum (19 min) Museum exploring California's diverse flora & fauna, with a reptile house & botanical gardens. Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science (7 min) Hands-on exhibits & artifacts exploring earth sciences such as geology, archaeology & paleontology. |