Unique shops at The Marketplace in Bakersfield. Discover fifty boutique shops situated along picturesque walkways and a main courtyard water fountain. You'll shop at Apricot Lane and Tangerine for apparel. Dine at Togo's or Baja Fresh Mexican Grill. Relax over coffee at Starbucks and catch a movie at Edwards Theater. The Marketplace makes for a complete shopping excursion.
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.
Country romance makes music at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace in Bakersfield. Sweethearts get together for romantic dates at the Palace to dine on good ole' country cooking and listen and dance to some of the best country music concerts from their favorite performers and explore memorabilia collected by Buck Owens.
Spend the day at the Rio Bravo Country Club in Bakersfield to develop a reliable and consistent golf shot on this private championship 18-hole golf course. This stunning course is set on a hilly terrain and was designed by golf architect Robert Muir Graves. After you've tweaked your slicing technique you'll be ready to conquer the Rio Bravo Country Club golf course.