Most reviewed Nature preserves in Bakersfield

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Bakersfield through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 120 places from Nature preserve category.

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Monarch Butterfly Grove
Nature preserve
Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butterflies in late October through February.
4.60 (4.3K reviews) (~148.97 km from centre)
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Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area
Off roading area
Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife.
4.70 (3.7K reviews) (~149.35 km from centre)
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Oak Glen Preserve
Nature preserve
This large protected area contains a botanical garden & Children's Outdoor Discovery Center.
4.80 (2.8K reviews) (~240.91 km from centre)
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Eaton Canyon Falls
Nature preserve
Hiking trail leading to a picturesque 44-ft. tall waterfall & shallow wading pool.
4.70 (2.7K reviews) (~155.41 km from centre)
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Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
Home to many bird species, this 135-acre park offers an interpretive center & hiking/biking trails.
4.80 (2K reviews) (~217.55 km from centre)
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El Dorado Nature Center
Park
105-acre park featuring a visitor center, flora & fauna, lakes, a stream & walking trails.
4.80 (2K reviews) (~193.78 km from centre)
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Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
Nature preserve
1300 acre ecological preserve with over 200 avian species spread around the coastal wetlands.
4.70 (1.8K reviews) (~206.8 km from centre)
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Eaton Canyon Nature Center
Visitor center
Simple facility with educational exhibits about the eponymous nature preserve & an information desk.
4.70 (1.8K reviews) (~157.51 km from centre)
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Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
Scenic spot
Vast area of mountain-fringed sand dunes reaching 100 ft. & a prime spot for sand-boarding.
4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~220.13 km from centre)
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Turnbull Canyon
Nature preserve
Former landfill site, closed in 2013 & now landscaped, offering hiking through the Puente Hills.
4.60 (1.4K reviews) (~178.92 km from centre)
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Ocean Trails Reserve
Nature preserve
Length of preserved, rugged coastline known as a habitat for native gnatcatcher birds.
4.80 (1.1K reviews) (~193.22 km from centre)
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Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area
Nature preserve
Park with 300-ft.-deep canyon off the San Gabriel mountains offers hiking, picnics & Nature Center.
4.80 (1K reviews) (~150.36 km from centre)
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Prime Desert Woodland Preserve
Nature preserve
Large, scenic reserve with abundant flora & fauna, 3 miles of trails & a visitor center.
4.70 (1K reviews) (~108.77 km from centre)
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Placerita Canyon Nature Center
Nature preserve
Wooded park features trails, picnic space, historic monuments & a nature center with regular events.
4.80 (972 reviews) (~121.65 km from centre)
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Mary Vagle Nature Center
Nature preserve
Nature center with exhibits on local natural history, plus native plant gardens, a pond & trails.
4.70 (929 reviews) (~206.16 km from centre)
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Pismo Preserve
Nature preserve
900-acre nature preserve open to the public for docent-led hikes, runs, bike rides & horse rides.
4.70 (889 reviews) (~150.35 km from centre)
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Dana Point Preserve
Nature preserve
Protected marine nature preserve featuring sandy beaches, tide pools & sweeping ocean views.
4.80 (878 reviews) (~244.06 km from centre)
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Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
Nature preserve
Serene preserve with pine forests, fields & oceanside bluffs featuring walking trails & wildlife.
4.80 (871 reviews) (~189.72 km from centre)
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Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Gorgeous little walk. Love that the water is so high. It is great
4.70 (862 reviews) (~231.2 km from centre)
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North Etiwanda Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Great hike hike up to the falls. Stay off the loops on the left follow the big wide path straight up. Water is abundant now due to all the rain and melting snow. Two creeks feed the falls.
4.70 (812 reviews) (~191.68 km from centre)
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