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ITINERARY
4h 12m208 miles10 stops
1
Buck Owens' Crystal Palace
Combination, Steakhouse, theater and a museum housing memorabilia spanning Buck Owens' 40 year career in country music.
2
Studio Movie Grill - Bakersfield
3
The Park at River Walk
4
The Links at Riverlakes Ranch
5
Ernst Quarries
6
The Gaslight Theatre & Music Hall
7
Ethels Old Corral
8
California Fruit Depot
9
Kern River Parkway Trail
10
Wind Wolves Preserve
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Buck Owens' Crystal Palace
Bakersfield, California·
4.5
(564) review
Combination, Steakhouse, theater and a museum housing memorabilia spanning Buck Owens' 40 year career in country music.
2
Start:Studio Movie Grill - Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California·
4.0
(33) review
2733 Calloway Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312-2618
3
Start:The Park at River Walk
Bakersfield, California·
4.0
(65) review
11200 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA
4
Start:The Links at Riverlakes Ranch
Bakersfield, California·
3.5
(18) review
5201 Riverlakes Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312-4993
5
Start:Ernst Quarries
Bakersfield, California·
4.5
(17) review
Sharktooth Hill, Bakersfield, CA
6
Start:The Gaslight Theatre & Music Hall
Bakersfield, California·
5.0
(16) review
12748 Jomani Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312-3449
7
Start:Ethels Old Corral
Bakersfield, California·
4.5
(7) review
4310 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308-9606
8
Start:California Fruit Depot
Bakersfield, California·
5.0
(72) review
10854 Redbank Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93307-9143
9
Start:Kern River Parkway Trail
Bakersfield, California·
4.0
(29) review
Enos Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93311
10
Start:Wind Wolves Preserve
Bakersfield, California·
5.0
(19) review
16019 Maricopa Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93311-9780
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the driving distance between Bakersfield and Salinas?
The distance is 208 miles
What's the travel time between Bakersfield and Salinas?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 4h 12m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Bakersfield and Salinas?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Salinas?
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What’s the weather like in Salinas?
The weather in Salinas is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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