Viaje y Alojamiento

Travel & Stay

Bakersfield skyline and sign

Getting to Bakersfield

Closest Airport

Meadows Field

About 15 minutes from downtown Bakersfield

By Air / Por Avión

Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

Bakersfield, about 15 minutes from the venue.

Los Angeles International (LAX)

About a 2 hour drive to Bakersfield.

Bob Hope Burbank (BUR)

About a 1.5 hour drive to Bakersfield.

Fresno Yosemite (FAT)

About a 1.5 hour drive to Bakersfield.

Driving In

Easy Central Valley Access

Major highways make Bakersfield straightforward to reach by car

By Car / En Auto

Bakersfield is in California's Central Valley and is easy to reach by car.

  • Highway 99
    From the north through Fresno or from points south.
  • Interstate 5
    From the Los Angeles area.
  • Highway 58
    From the east.

Wedding Weekend Map

Key Locations

Use the map below to get a feel for where the church, reception venue, and hotel are located during the weekend.

The Padre Hotel

Downtown Bakersfield

St. Joseph's Church

Ceremony location

The Nirvana Estate

Cocktail hour and reception

Stay With Us

Where to Stay / Dónde Hospedarse

We recommend staying at The Padre Hotel in downtown Bakersfield, where we have a wedding room block for guests.

The Padre Hotel exterior

Guest Hotel Block

The Padre Hotel

1702 18th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301

Rates

$180+

before tax

Book By

Feb 5, 2027

When reserving, mention the Aguilar Payne Wedding Block.

Visit Hotel Website

Or call 661-427-4900 to reserve by phone.

Available room types include Standard King ($180), Deluxe King ($210), and Double Deuce ($220).

Las tarifas del bloque comienzan en $180 antes de impuestos. Por favor reserve antes del 5 de febrero de 2027 y mencione el bloque Aguilar Payne Wedding Block al hacer su reservación.

Local Logistics

Getting Around / Transporte

Rideshare

Uber and Lyft are available throughout Bakersfield for getting between the hotel, ceremony, and reception.

Driving

If you are renting a car or driving in, Bakersfield is easy to navigate and the wedding locations are straightforward to reach.

Hotel Valet

The Padre valet is $18 per night, per vehicle. Parking details for the church and venue will be shared closer to the wedding.

Late February

Weather / El Clima

California vineyard landscape

Late February in Bakersfield is typically mild, with average temperatures between 50 to 65°F (10 to 18°C). We recommend bringing a light jacket for the evening.

El clima de finales de febrero en Bakersfield es generalmente templado, con temperaturas promedio entre 10 y 18°C. Recomendamos traer una chaqueta ligera para la noche.

Things to Do / Qué Hacer

Making a weekend of it? Check out our local recommendations.

Explore Bakersfield