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Quietly nestled between California’s Central Coast and Sequoia National Park, Bakersfield is centrally located and best known for agriculture, natural history, entertainment, and its family friendly environment. Bakersfield’s unique location provides many opportunities for exploring and fun for the whole family! For your convenience, we have curated a list of attractions for your consideration and hope you and your family enjoy Bakersfield and all it has to offer while here with us at LEAP!

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FAMILY FUN

California Living Museum

Bakersfield Zoo

Kern County Museum

McMurtney Aquatic Center

Murray Family Farms

Pulford's Appletree Orchard

Santa Carota Beef

Ranch Tour

Studio Movie

Grill​

Valley of Children's

Ice Center

OUTDOOR RECREATION

Kern River Park

Trail

Rio Bravo

Country Club

River’s End

Rafting

Hart Park

Wind Wolves

Preserve

Sharktooth Hill

Fossil Hunting

ENTERTAINMENT

Bakersfield Music Theatre

Stars Theatre Restaurant

Buck Owens’

Crystal Palace

Fox Theater

FARMERS MARKETS

Brimhall Farmers Market

Haggins Oaks Farmers Market

Valley Farmers Market

NEARBY COASTAL CITIES

Cambria, CA

Carpinteria, CA

Cayucos, CA

Morro Bay, CA

Paso Robles, CA

Santa Barbara, CA

NEARBY MOUNTAINOUS CITIES

Lake Isabella/Kernville, CA 

Tehachapi, CA

Sequoia National Park 

Yosemite National Park 

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Alta Sierra Ski Resort

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