Interested in fun facts and the history of Bakersfield, CA?
Then read on!

One fun and interesting fact about Bakersfield's history is that it was once a stop on the historic El Camino Viejo, a trade route that connected the Spanish missions and colonial towns of California during the 18th and 19th centuries. The route ran from San Diego to San Francisco, passing through Bakersfield and other towns in the Central Valley. Today, visitors can explore the remnants of the El Camino Viejo at several historic sites and museums, including the Kern County Museum and Buena Vista Museum of Natural History.