Art buffs hang out at the Bakersfield Museum of Art to appreciate permanent collections from renowned regional artists, and view rare traveling exhibits such as Lethal Beauty; Samurai Weapons and Armor, displaying the compelling duality of deadly weaponry forged with artistic beauty. Release your inner artist by signing up for one of the museum's art classes or workshops.
Set the nightlife scene on fire at the Firehouse in Bakersfield. Meet your friends and make new ones at this locally owned sports joint that's steeped in the rich history of the Bakersfield Fire Department. Enjoy two-stories of non stop entertainment, from a full bar to a great menu to smoking billiard games.
Sharktooth Hill is famous for million year-old fossils, and many of them are on display at the Buena Vista Museum in Bakersfield. The highlight of the collection is a five star skeletal fossil that is the 10,000,000-year-old ancestor of today's flipper-footed marine mammal friends, the seal, sea lions, and walruses.
Discover a white water wonderland at Sierra South Mountain Sports. These folks are waiting to take you on an unforgettable white-water rafting trip on the wild and scenic Kern River. You'll find 26 years of professional guide knowledge equipped with the best adventure packages and safest gear.