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Road trip from Sunnyvale to Bakersfield
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ITINERARY
4h 50m252 miles15 stops
1
St. Patrick Catholic Church
2
Boudin at the Wharf
This bakery produces traditional San Francisco sourdough and French breads that can be shipped or mail-ordered.
3
Island Waterpark
4
Forestiere Underground Gardens
Take a tour off Highway 99 and visit Fresno's best kept secret. *A hand-built network of underground rooms, courtyards and passageways reminiscent of the ancient catacombs. *Unique fruit producing trees, shrubs, and vines growing underground - some over 90 years old! *Ancient Roman architecture - arches, vaults and stone-built walls. *Underground micro-climates - temperature variations of 10 to 30 degrees! *Underground home of Sicilian visionary and self-taught artist/builder Baldassare Forestiere.
5
Edwards Fresno Stadium 22 & IMAX
6
The Artist In Me
7
The Park at River Walk
8
Trout's & the Blackboard Stages
9
Buck Owens' Crystal Palace
Combination, Steakhouse, theater and a museum housing memorabilia spanning Buck Owens' 40 year career in country music.
10
Unity Church
11
Tiki-Ko
12
Ethels Old Corral
13
Peacocks at Hart Park
14
Kern River State Park
15
California Fruit Depot
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OVERVIEW
Sunnyvale to Bakersfield
1
Start:St. Patrick Catholic Church
San Francisco, California·
4.0
(98) review
756 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103-3113
2
Start:Boudin at the Wharf
San Francisco, California·
4.5
(943) review
This bakery produces traditional San Francisco sourdough and French breads that can be shipped or mail-ordered.
3
Start:Island Waterpark
Fresno, California·
4.0
(82) review
6099 W Barstow Ave, Fresno, CA 93723-9372
4
Start:Forestiere Underground Gardens
Fresno, California·
4.5
(862) review
Take a tour off Highway 99 and visit Fresno's best kept secret. *A hand-built network of underground rooms, courtyards and passageways reminiscent of the ancient catacombs. *Unique fruit producing trees, shrubs, and vines growing underground - some over 90 years old! *Ancient Roman architecture - arches, vaults and stone-built walls. *Underground micro-climates - temperature variations of 10 to 30 degrees! *Underground home of Sicilian visionary and self-taught artist/builder Baldassare Forestiere.
5
Start:Edwards Fresno Stadium 22 & IMAX
Fresno, California·
3.5
(7) review
250 E Paseo Del Centro, Fresno, CA 93720-4321
6
Start:The Artist In Me
Fresno, California·
5.0
(8) review
1085 E Herndon Ave Ste 108 near TGIFridays, Fresno, CA 93720-3160
7
Start:The Park at River Walk
Bakersfield, California·
4.0
(65) review
11200 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA
8
Start:Trout's & the Blackboard Stages
Bakersfield, California·
5.0
(4) review
805 N Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308-3512
9
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.
10
Start:Unity Church
Bakersfield, California·
3.5
(4) review
11
Start:Tiki-Ko
Bakersfield, California·
5.0
(4) review
1919 K St, Bakersfield, CA 93301-4424
12
Start:Ethels Old Corral
Bakersfield, California·
4.5
(7) review
4310 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308-9606
13
Start:Peacocks at Hart Park
Bakersfield, California·
4.0
(55) review
River Rd, Bakersfield, CA
14
Start:Kern River State Park
Bakersfield, California·
4.0
(5) review
Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308
15
Start:California Fruit Depot
Bakersfield, California·
5.0
(72) review
10854 Redbank Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93307-9143
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the driving distance between Sunnyvale and Bakersfield?
The distance is 252 miles
What's the travel time between Sunnyvale and Bakersfield?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 4h 50m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Sunnyvale and Bakersfield?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Bakersfield?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Bakersfield
What’s the weather like in Bakersfield?
The weather in Bakersfield is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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