Some of my favorite places and recommendations for great food in the Central Valley
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Local Favorites
Outdoor Activities
Fun outdoor activities for the whole family!
Wind Wolves is a great place to take family for the day. With hikes, bike paths and camping grounds it is one of our favorite places to go on the weekend
Wind Wolves Preserve
Take the family to pick your own fruit. They also have a cute petting zoo and a wagon that will take you around to all the different crops.
Murray Family Farms
Take the family for a fun day in the sun! Very inexpensive entrance fee and there are things for everyone to enjoy
McMurtrey Aquatic Center
Restaurants
The best tasting pizza with the flakiest crust. This pizza is our favorite!
Me n Eds
Hands down the best Thai food in Bakersfield. Their drunken noodles and mango lettuce wraps are amazing
Blue Elephant Thai Cuisine
Other Food & Drinks
If you are looking for a delicious meal, Cafe Smitten is it! Their Chai Tea Latte is my absolute fave!
Smitten
The ice cream and chocolate shakes are hands down the BEST I have ever had.
Dewar's Candy Shop
Arts & Entertainment
Beautiful Museums and Theatres
Tucked away in downtown Bakersfield, this museum showcases local artist and their work. They also have a beautiful garden.
Bakersfield Museum of Art
Local Favorites
Looking for some fun entertainment, Buck Owen's Crystal Palace is it. From small country singers to ones that are on the big stage they have it all. The food is also on another level!