Viaje y Alojamiento
Closest Airport
Meadows Field
About 15 minutes from downtown Bakersfield
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
Bakersfield is in California's Central Valley and is easy to reach by car.
Wedding Weekend Map
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
We recommend staying at The Padre Hotel in downtown Bakersfield, where we have a wedding room block for guests.
Guest Hotel Block
1702 18th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Rates
$180+
before tax
Book By
Feb 5, 2027
When reserving, mention the Aguilar Payne Wedding Block.
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
Uber and Lyft are available throughout Bakersfield for getting between the hotel, ceremony, and reception.
If you are renting a car or driving in, Bakersfield is easy to navigate and the wedding locations are straightforward to reach.
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
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.
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