Plane tickets from Philadelphia to Bakersfield

Bakersfield is a city located in California's Kern County. Known as the ‘Gateway to the Sequoias’, Bakersfield is the ninth-largest city in California and the 52nd-largest city in the United States. It has a population of just over 380,000, and is situated in the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley, near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. From sites of historical significance to museums and festivals, Bakersfield has numerous attractions, making it an ideal tourist destination. This text aims to explore the alluring points of interest that the city has to offer.

Getting to Know Bakersfield

Bakersfield, California is located in the Central Valley of California and is the 9th most populated city in the state. Its population was estimated at around 375,400 in 2019. Bakersfield is part of the Daylight Savings Time zone and observes Pacific Standard Time (PST). English is the most commonly spoken language in Bakersfield and Spanish is also quite common. Other languages also spoken include Persian, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. The currency in Bakersfield is the United States dollar.

Climate and Weather

Bakersfield is located in California's San Joaquin Valley. It features a Mediterranean climate characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Summers in Bakersfield usually see temperatures exceed 100°F, with many days close to or over 110°F. On average, Bakersfield gets only about 8 inches of rain per year, and it is quite susceptible to droughts. Winters in Bakersfield are mild, with average daytime temperatures in the low-60s and temperatures rarely dropping below 40°F.

Touring Bakersfield: Airport and Transportation

There are two airports in Bakersfield: Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Kern County Airport (L88). You can get from Meadows Field Airport to downtown Bakersfield by taxi, uber, or public transportation. For public transportation from the airport, a one-way ticket on Metro Bus Route 17 will cost $1.50. There are no foreign currency exchange/ATM services at Meadows Field Airport, however, there is an ATM located in the arrivals area.

Exploring the Rich History and Culture of Bakersfield

  1. Bakersfield is known for its rich country music and cultural heritage, with a variety of popular annual music festivals like the Kern County Fair and Fiesta del Toro
  2. Bakersfield’s National Historic Landmark, the Fox Theater, was originally built in 1910 and is known as California's "Last Grand Movie Palace"

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