Bakersfield Ghost Tour: Downtown Bakersfield Ghost Tour
Step into the haunted heart of Bakersfield Downtown—where Oil Town USA meets spooky storytelling. This interactive ghost walk takes you past eerie landmarks like the Padre Hotel and Fox Theater. Solve paranormal clues, compete in photo challenges, and uncover supernatural local legends on a flexible, app-led adventure for all.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Bakersfield. This top rated Bakersfield Ghost Tour scavenger hunt is 1.42 miles and has 6 stops.
Activity Info: Downtown Bakersfield Ghost Tour
Bakersfield is known as the Country Music Capital of the West and Gateway to the Sierras, blending rich history with vibrant culture. It's streets echo with tales from it's agricultural roots to Kern River adventures and legendary music venues. Your ghost-themed walking tour uncovers haunted sites like Colonel Thomas Baker Memorial, Nile Theater, and City Hall. Solve riddles, snap photos at eerie facades, and dive into urban legends that shaped Bakersfield's haunted past—all through your phone. Whether you are a lifelong resident or visiting for Basque dining delights, this haunted history tour offers locals and guests a fresh look at local lore. Experience supernatural chills without horror—just fun discoveries about Bakersfield's spooky side!
You can do our interactive ghost tour at any time.
Featured Locations On This Ghost Tour
Colonel Thomas Baker Memorial
Step into the heart of Oil Town USA and uncover haunted tales that swirl through it's historic streets. This ghost-themed walking tour reveals eerie local legends and paranormal stories, blending fun facts with spooky folklore.
Nile Theater
At this Basque Dining Hub, folklore simmers alongside famous flavors. Hear tales of spectral guests and unexplained happenings as you stroll by—locals say some spirits never left their favorite tables!
Fox Theater
The Kern River Adventures site flows with chilling urban legends—locals whisper of phantom footsteps along the banks. This spot offers scenic views plus a dash of supernatural intrigue for your walking tour.
Bakersfield City Hall
Historic Fox Theater stands tall in California Living Museum style—it's ornate facade hides secrets from Bakersfield's haunted past. Snap photos and uncover ghost stories woven into it's architectural details.
Beale Memorial Library
Buck Owens' Crystal Palace glimmers with both country music fame and eerie legends. Locals share stories of unexplained sounds after dark—perfect for those seeking a fun way to explore haunted sites.
Padre Hotel
Bakersfield Sound Experience echoes with more than music—local lore whispers of ghostly encounters. Explore this landmark's haunted past, snap photos, and discover why it is a must-see on your Bakersfield Ghost Tour adventure.
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- Valid for one scavenger hunt in any of our 3,000+ locations.
- Perfect for couples, families, or friends to explore and have fun together.
- Solve challenges, discover landmarks, and create unforgettable memories.
- Includes printable gift card options.
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- Valid for one year for up to 2 players in each activity. Year starts after the first redemption. Primary ticketholder must always be present (but can bring different people); this ticket cannot be split.
- Unlimited scavenger hunts, bar crawls, audio tours, and ghost tours with ANY theme.
- Use in any of our 3,000+ cities, including options in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia. Many cities have multiple activities.
- Includes printable gift card options.
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How the Bakersfield Ghost Tour works
Grab your phone and gather your crew—it is time for an interactive ghost walk through Bakersfield Downtown! The Let's Roam app guides you to haunted sites with trivia, photo ops, and urban legend challenges. Solve riddles together, rack up points at each eerie landmark, and see if your team can top the city leaderboard—all while uncovering hidden supernatural stories around every corner.
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Ghost Tour
Starting Area: 1501 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.42 Mi (2.28 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The Bakersfield Ghost Tour High Score
Craving friendly competition? On the Bakersfield Ghost Tour each player gets interactive challenges—think spooky trivia at Beale Memorial Library or creative photo ops by Fox Theater's historic facade. Work as a team to solve riddles about urban legends and local lore for leaderboard glory—and ultimate bragging rights in Oil Town USA!
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Reviews for Bakersfield Ghost Tour: Downtown Bakersfield Ghost Tour
The Bakersfield Ghost Tour is one of those quirky things to do in Old Stine. Each eerie landmark told it's own local legend—I never knew my city had such fascinating haunted history.
Veronica Petersen
As a first-time visitor, I loved how ScavengerHunt.com led us around Downtown BC to haunted sites like Colonel Thomas Baker Memorial and Beale Memorial Library—a real hidden gem for tourists.
Elias Newton
If you are seeking outdoor things to do in Kern City, this walking tour is it. The Padre Hotel and City Hall gave off serious paranormal vibes with every step we took.
Carina Richmond
My partner and I tried the Downtown Ghost Tour for a date night in Bako. Solving clues at places like Beale Memorial Library was an eerie twist on our usual adventures.
Miles Donovan
Exploring the haunted streets of Old Stine was a perfect family day out. The Bakersfield Ghost Tour blended spooky storytelling and history near the Fox Theater and Nile Theater.
Shannon Harlow
This was hands down one of the best things to do in Ol Town Bako for tourists. The ScavengerHunt.com app made exploring points like City Hall genuinely interactive and fun.
Aiden Chambers
Downtown Bako came alive with supernatural stories on this walking tour. Loved discovering hidden gems like Padre Hotel and piecing together spooky local legends.
Tessa Leighton
If you want an outdoor adventure in D-Town, this ghost-themed walking tour is perfect. The eerie stories by Colonel Baker Memorial gave me chills and laughs alike.
Shane Everett
Had such a fun date wandering through D-Town with the Bakersfield Ghost Tour. Learning urban legends at Beale Library was a unique way to connect over local lore.
Jasper Simms
Exploring the heart of Ole Bako on the Bakersfield Ghost Tour was a blast for my family. The haunted tales at Nile Theater and Fox made Downtown feel magical.
Mindy Rogers
As a tourist, I found ScavengerHunt.com to be an awesome way to see points of interest around the Heart of Bako. Each haunted site added new layers to local paranormal history.
Miles Winstead
Downtown Bako felt different after discovering hidden gems like the Padre Hotel and Bakersfield City Hall. The folk legends and interactive puzzles made it an unforgettable thing to do.
Carissa Fenner
The Breeze District really came alive on this outdoor adventure. From Fox Theater to Nile Theater, I loved learning all about the supernatural side of Downtown lore.
Toby Spence
Exploring Downtown Bako with my partner on this ghost-themed walking tour was such a cool date idea. Beale Library and Colonel Baker Memorial set just the right eerie scene.
Devon Prentiss
I had a blast unraveling the haunted history of Old Bako on the Bakersfield Ghost Tour. Bakersfield City Hall and Padre Hotel were spooky highlights for our whole family.
Marlene Guthrie
The ScavengerHunt.com app made discovering Bako's hidden haunted gems easy. The Bakersfield Ghost Tour is a fun thing to do if you want mysterious points of interest downtown.
Darren Talley
Exploring Downtowns eerie landmarks was unforgettable. The supernatural stories at Fox Theater and Padre Hotel made this walking tour feel like a true adventure through time.
Jillian Knox
If you are searching for an outdoor activity in Kern River City, this haunted history tour around Colonel Baker Memorial and City Hall is a must. Great daytime adventure.
Morgan Pierce
Took my date on the Downtown ghost-themed walking tour and we both enjoyed sharing spooky stories near Beale Library and finishing at the Nile Theater. Such a cool date idea.
Reid Bishop
I explored the heart of Bako with the Bakersfield Ghost Tour and loved how each spot like Padre Hotel and Fox Theater brought local legends to life for my family.
Callie Mendoza
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