Bakersfield is a small city situated by Kern County’s San Joaquin Valley in California. It is roughly located in between Los Angeles and Fresno, California – about 110 miles to the south and north, respectively. The city is regarded as California’s 11th fastest growing city.

The population of Bakersfield is currently at 333,719 within its city limits. This has made the city California’s 11th largest city. In the US, it ranks as the 57th largest city.

Much of the city’s economic growth can be traced to agriculture. Although its real estate market is experiencing issues of devaluation and foreclosure, it remains a favorite tourist destination because of its rugged, serene and unpolluted appeal.

Bakersfield Inns

If you’re looking for a getaway place – far from the hustle and bustle of city living, traffic and pollution, Bakersfield is the perfect destination for you and your entire family. It offers a rustic setting mixed with scenic natural landscapes, historic sites and water sports activities by Lake Ming. Enjoy activities like hiking, bird watching, fishing, whitewater rafting and swimming in this city. It has so much to offer for each and everyone.

For budget-friendly rates, aside from hotels, it also has motels and Inns. Here are some Inns to consider:

Best Western Crystal Palace Inn & Suites – This full-service, pet-friendly hotel is only a short drive from many attractions like the Cal State University of Bakersfield, Famoso drag Raceway and the Buck Owens Crystal Palace. Amenities offered by the hotel include friendly customer service, newly-renovated guest rooms, an Olympic-sized pool, hot tub, a fitness center and tropical courtyard. They also have a business center, complimentary airport shuttle and meeting facilities as well as a cocktail lounge, high speed Internet, onsite restaurant, complimentary breakfast and satellite TVs.

Check in time at the hotel is 3pm while check out is at 12nn. The address of Best Western Crystal Palace Inn & Suites is 2620 Buck Owen Boulevard Bakersfield, CA 93308. Their phone number is 661-327-9651 or 661-334-1820 (fax).

Quality Inn & Suites – This Inn has so much to offer to guests. This includes 207 guest rooms, family rooms, wheelchair access, complimentary breakfast, a pool and non-smoking rooms. They also provide meeting rooms, high speed Internet access, car rentals and meeting rooms. Rooms have air conditioners, smoke detectors and irons with boards. They accept Visa, American Express, MasterCard, JCB, Diners Club and Discover cards.

Check in time at the hotel is at 3pm while check out is at 12nn. The address of quality Inn and Suites is 4500 Buck Owens Blvd. Bakersfield, California 93308. Their phone number is 661-324-5555.

La Quinta Inn – This Inn offers many exciting amenities and facilities like an outdoor pool, complimentary Bright side breakfast, high speed Internet, parking areas, data port phones, cable TVs and free local calls. Pets are welcome in this Inn.

La Quinta Inn is located at Bakersfield 3232 Riverside Drive Bakersfield, California 93308. Their phone number is 1-661-325-7400 or 1-661-324-6032. The nightly rate of this Inn starts at $55. .