This was actually a lot of fun for my friend and I. Unfortunately, we didn't stay as long as we…read morewanted to as it was very hot and we were ill prepared. I think the website could do with giving people a better idea of what to bring to be better prepared to handle the hotter months. I really enjoyed the tour at the beginning where you can see all the research areas going on. The area is honestly huge and it's really cool looking at it all from a distance. Definitely wanna come back when it's not as hot now that we have a better idea of what to expect and what we should bring (also after I workout more so I can be better at digging for a longer time).

We had such a great time!…read more It's $40 for adults & $30 kids up to 12. They do not allow kids under 5. We learned the teeth are from 14-16 million years ago. Tools are provided. And while they don't have guarantees, they essentially said it's 100% you'll find some type of tooth or bone. I found 3 Mako Teeth and my son found a stingray tooth and we think hook tooth shark. A few weeks ago a kid found a megalodon tooth. While not common it's a 1 in 100 chance and you can keep it. Essentially you can keep anything you find unless you find skull, which then gets tagged for museum use. There was a boy scout troop with us, and they can coordinate with the museum for a tour and complete a merit badge. For cub scouts, my son earned his Earth Rocks badge for Arrow of Light. Bring a hat, lunch, jacket and hand sanitizer. There is 1 porta potty so come prepared :) I highly recommend, we had a great time.

A LITTLE LATE but COMING ALONG! Bakersfield is late to the party when it comes to education,…read moregrowth, and social development. However, I have hope for Bakersfield as it's got a lot of history and has endured difficult years. I'm surprised with how big this city is! I can officially say that Bako is my introduction to Kern County and I found it delightful. It's got a community that is proud of its oil industry and civic expansion. My favorite places to visit are the Kern County Museum and Dignity Health Arena. I'm a sucker for historical sites and hockey. Further, you'll find a Cal State University and many great hotels. Bakersfield has a variety of activities on Yelp too! There's a bunch of highly recommended restaurants, eateries, and coffee houses all over town. There's a large Hispanic community, I'm hopeful Bakersfield will become more diverse as more families move in. Traffic is manageable but ever growing. There's a couple of highways and a freeway passing through the city which is key to navigating around. Parking around Bakersfield is affordable and easy to find. Lots of lots are free to use!

Bakersfield is located just off Highway 99. The drive from the San Fernando Valley takes you…read morethrough the mountains and the infamous Grape Vine. I actually enjoy this scenic drive which takes me past Magic Mountain, Santa Clarita, Lake Castaic, Gorman then to the California State Route 99. As long as there is no snow it is a smooth ride. Once you exit there are several restaurants with LA prices. Don't think because you are our of LA things are cheaper...they are not. Bakersfield is quite large ranking #9 in the sate of CA. It is on the Kern River. Not far from the Sequoia National Forest. This is the midway point where I tend to meet one of my dear friends. It's easy for both of us to get here. They also have some great farms & fresh produce available. Worth taking a day trip here...

If you don't know about the thousands of wild parakeets living in the downtown area of Bakersfield,…read morethen you're in for a treat. Living in Oleander for much of my life I was exposed to these beautiful creatures on many occasions. It became a natural part of my childhood to see these brightly colored birds hanging in the palm trees and eating seeds and berries off the local foliage. It never occurred to me that they weren't just a natural part of the environment. These aren't your normal pet store parakeets. These are rather large and can be over a foot in length, so they aren't too difficult to spot. They often travel in groups as well, so if you see one you'll likely see quite a few. The story goes, back in the 70's there was a giant wind storm that blew off an aviary's roof leaving many birds to escape. These parakeets were one of the more successful to bread and adapt to the area. They're lively and enjoyable creatures to watch. They aren't invasive or harmful to pets, plants or people. You'll likely find them in the evenings coming back to their roosts in places with large tall trees like Oleander (Beale Park) or the large trees on California/Union near Food Maxx. It's definitely a sight to see, and something unique to Bakersfield!

This was the 4th annual Bakersfield Wing Festival and our first time going. The event was worth it,…read morethe downside is the long lines, but they have plenty of wing stands, so choose your line wisely. This year there was approximately 15-16 wing vendors and I didn't get to try them all, but of all the wing vendors my favorite was Bucky's. Bucky's chicken wing was crunchy, moist, and had good flavor. They had their levels of heat in "Mild-Smooth Smiling", "Medium-Heating Up", "Hot-Loco Loco" & "X-Hot-Get Buck". A lot of the other vendors had 1 or 2 flavors, and even Costco made it out there to give wings out. Winner of this years best wings went to Hooters. I think they were 2nd place in my books, but there was more votes for Hooters. I honestly feel that Bucky's was the best, but people didn't vote (Rolling my eyes). I don't want to say which vendor, but I waited in line for chicken which is fine, but when I got the wings they were chewy and then when we reached the center it was bloody, hope that was just because they were under pressure because the line was long at the time. I would definitely like to try it again next time. The atmosphere is pretty casual and we brought our folding chairs, I also saw some people bring their canopies and tents. What started off at 91 degrees changed in a matter of 2hrs. It got really cloudy, windy and even sprinkled a little down to high 70s, but it's Bakersfield so you never know what kind of weather it's gonna be like. They played good music on stage with live singers and live bands. They even had contests so you can win tickets to go to Vegas and they had that wing contest so you can get your Wingfest entry free next year. I happened to be in line during the contest, so I missed out on that cool contest. I would definitely like to come again, I think if I went alone then it wouldn't be worth it for me because I don't drink beer, but going with my husband he gets to get two beers at a time, so it evens out for us. The downside for the beers is that they fill it up half way. I'm not a beer drinker so I don't care, but the lines are already long, so drinking your beer then having to refill it takes some time. Waters are free so that's cool and I liked that. I brought my water bottle with ice in it and my ice lasted the whole day with the free waters because they were cold.

It's hot dog!!!!! Alright, Buffalo Wild Wings bomb!! I had…read morethe blazing and it's delicious and definitely not for the fate of heart. Next was Denweed's Heart and Soul had amazing real fresh meat the wing full of buffalo sauce. Then came KVS southern style was so worth the long line. I had a BBQ that was absolutely amazing their meat was grilled and tender and so juicy. At BLVD we had garlic wings absolutely delectable a must try. Next stop I had Dickey's BBQ , I had two BBQ wings that were pretty good. Lastly, we had the Barrington's Jamaican Kitchen had mild and spicy very juicy wings with lots of flavor. All the drinks were standard and hit the spot in the heat, I recommend the experience!!

I typically go to Luigi's for an evening event. Last week, I took the time to trek downtown to have…read morelunch with friends. It was great. There was entirely too much food, and it was all delicious. Thankfully, I decided to share the Thursday special sandwich. That was the perfect amount. The salads were fresh and all the ingredients were just the right combinations and great flavor. A reservation is definitely the way to go. We had an 11am reservation when they first open for lunch. We had a wonderful table on the patio on a great day. John took very good care of us and kept everything straight. It was impressive! We enjoyed a wonderful lunch and time together. Luigi offers amazing food and helps create memories!

Luigis is one of those establishments that not only lets their food speak for itself, but has a…read moremenu that speaks wonders and has you desiring to have an appetite that would allow you to explore the entire menu. Luigis has that old school feel and allows you to experience either their indoor dining hall or their backdoor outdoor patio. My absolute fave dish that I had was their pasta purse dish which had truffle in these little ravioli purses. Filled with ricotta & black truffles, I could not get over the savory flavor that had your taste buds running wild. Throw in their brown butter sage sauce with parmigiano reggiano, and you are served a meal worthy of any award. Their bolognese sauce was so delicious and had the right amount of meat and sauce for their pasta dish. Having a glass of white wine with my meal, it was truly one of my favorite meals I've had in quite some time.

I had such a wonderful experience at this restaurant and it was all thanks to my waitress Ella. She…read moreis incredibly sweet, so attentative, and made sure my order was perfect. She was always on top of everything, so kind, and really made me feel taken care of. ill definitely be back, and i hope she's there next time! Hands down Best Italian food in town !! 10/10 recommend !

From memory. Back in the day this was our fav office catering place for lunch and learns…read more Top 3 Italian places in Bakersfield. Alfredo yummm Sun-dried tomatoes and calamari/fish 5* 5*

We spent several days in Bakersfield and loved it. We wanted to have one last meal there so this…read moretime we went with Italian at Uricchio's Trattoria. We loved it so much, not only did we dine there, we ordered a bunch of food to go and drove it home to heat up and eat the next day. The next day food was just as great as when we ate there. It just has wonderful dishes. Founder by Nick Uricchio, and his son Steve they opened Uricchio's Trattoria, clearly a family affair. Sadly, Nick died some time ago. He was the nicest guy and always had a smile on his face. His nick name was Papa Nick. He always said hello to the customers and was just a doll. Go in his honor. It is just as great as when Nick was there. Steve is usually there to greet you and he is wonderful. Uricchio's Trattoria offers a great selection of appetizers, soups (a must) and entrees to satisfy anyone. They have fresh seasonal dishes prepared with care from Executive Chef Raphael Hernandez who has been there forever I think. Parking is easy. Make a reservation, you want to do that. It gets crowded. We have been there without one before and loved sitting at the bar and eating. Anything with shrimp is great. All of their pastas are great. We loved their spaghetti and meat balls. Their vegetables are made right. They don't consider it something just to toss on your plate. They are al dente and so great. Their Linguini pasta with shrimp, scallops, clams and mussels in a tomato basil marinara sauce is my favorite and they have the best salads and desserts. It is a must stop in Bakersfield. The place is beautiful.

Went on a Thursday, without reservations. We were there early and enjoyed a FANTASTIC bar…read moreexperience with George (the bartender). Seated for dinner with 90 minutes to spare before our show. Waited an hour for our food because they were understaffed. The food was spectacular, and our waitress (Micah) worked so hard for us. We were really pushed, but the manager (Clair) took such good care of us. Food arrived 5 minutes before we had to leave, but it was so tasty! Leftovers were better the next day. I give it 5 stars because of the overall experience. Great cocktails, great service, spectacular food. Definitely will go back again and again.

Caesar's has been a favorite of mine since high school, so we're two decades strong now…read more I like their simple and consistent sandwiches, my favorite is the Turkey, just had lettuce, mayo and peppers. I also love their giant sandwiches for parties! They have family take and bake meals, the garlic chicken is so good! Recommend adding it to your easy week day meal rotation! Comes with bread, a side and salad. They also have my favorite clam chowder, maybe favorite even over Splash I recommend online ordering so you don't have to wait, their service is quick but they can get busy! The shop is small but I here's plenty of room to eat there if you desire. Also! They have that good crushed ice!

Delicious as ever! I had to leave them a second review just to sing the praises of their pickled…read moretongue sandwich. It has become one of my recent obsessions. Speaking of obsessions, Caesar's in general remains one for me and my whole family. My family loves when the group text says,"I'm getting Caesar's on the way home. Send your orders in now". A sure fire way of being the family favorite for the night. The folks serving the delicious food are still nice as can be. The prices are still astonishingly affordable. I almost always grab my sandwich and lasagna to go, but the interior is so cute I hope to make time to sit and enjoy my meal there in the near future.

The vibe of this place was immaculate, it felt so intimate and nice…read more The drinks were SOOOO good, I could not get over the cafe de olla. It was sweet and strong, nothing like I've tasted before. I did think the tea with milk was a bit tooo milky so that was my least favorite. All of the sandwiches were tasty, I just needed a bit more of spice but that's peronsal preference.

I have the best times with Yelp. This one was life altering... the coffees were so smooth. I…read moreusually have a sensivity to coffee so I stay away from the French or Dark coffees because I end up having a stomach ache. But these coffees were so smooth and light. Most of the samples had a really good balance of savory and sweet flavors. The food was pretty good too! My favorite were the waffles that has a texture of a croissant and stuffed with ham and cheese. My head kept yelling out, Get in my belly! The story from the owner made the event so worthwhile... I loved the story and the evolving mindset of this family. Through adversities, they continued to rise ... that alone would keep me coming back -- coffee and heartwarming stories. I will definitely come back ...

This Yelp Elite event was everything I wished for and so much more. From the moment I walked in, I…read morefelt like family--and not just any family, but the kind you despedirte con un abrazo y un beso! The warmth, the energy, the hospitality... it was unmatched. Let's talk about the true stars of the experience: coffee and carbs--my two love languages. We were blessed with an endless flow of cafecito and panecito that truly warmed the soul. From cortadito and café de olla to Vietnamese iced coffee, colado, and even Moroccan Coffee each sip transported me to a different corner of the world. And the food? Incredible. I still can't stop thinking about the Cuban sandwich, the croffles were mouthwatering and the chicken sandwich with ají sauce ii will definitely be back for that one. Every bite told a story, and every dish was made with love. What made this event even more special was the heart behind it all. You can feel that Héctor poured his life, travels, and passion into every element of this place. It's rare to find a spot where Vietnamese coffee meets Cuban sandwiches, where cultures blend not just in flavor but in feeling. It was more than a tasting--it was a journey. I came to spend time with my Yelp family and enjoy great food, and I left with a full heart and a powerful message: "The richest people are those who enjoy everything life gives them--sharing moments, making memories, and telling stories." A huge thank you to Héctor and his beautiful family for treating us like royalty, to McKenzie and Pablo for always shining bright and curating these amazing gems in our city, and to my fellow Yelp Elites--I love being part of a community that shares a passion for food and joy. I'll absolutely be back--especially for that matcha and the jalapeño croffle. Can't wait for our next coffee date. See you all soon!

This event was one of the books that's for sure. I was familiar with the location but I had not had…read morea chance to stop in yet and try it out so getting to do so for a Yelp event was just a cherry on top. I don't know if I was more captivated by the food and drink or by the owner's story. I felt like I was hung on every moment of the stories he was telling and it really shaped what this location is all about. It made it more intimate and makes it somewhere I just want to keep going back too. The coffee and tea were all delicious, I didn't have a single thing I disliked or even felt neutral about, it was all A+ stuff. The Cubano sandwich was amazing, the croffles were so good, everything just kept hitting. It was an all out assault on the palate in a good way. It was great to see everyone, people I already knew and getting to know other Yelpers I had not met yet. Uncharted is definitely my stop for coffee now and after taking in all the stories I think I'll be someone that goes in once in a while just to sit down and enjoy a coffee and pastry there.