The Marketplace Bakersfield

The Marketplace Courtyard Redevelopment

The Marketplace Bakersfield is a vibrant shopping and dining destination in Bakersfield, CA, featuring a mix of national retailers, local boutiques, restaurants, and everyday services. Anchored by Vons, Regal Edwards Cinemas, and Ulta Beauty, it offers a welcoming, family-friendly experience. With landscaped walkways, ample parking, and a convenient location near CSU Bakersfield, it’s a go-to destination for shopping, dining, and relaxing.

Redevelopment of The Marketplace’s central courtyard into a flexible new community gathering space. <ul><li>Construction commences September 2026.</li><li>Completion anticipated in ~100 days.</li><li>Unique features include a multipurpose lawn, water-tolerant landscaping, bistro and lounge seating, market-style string lighting, an integrated water feature and sculptural seating.</li><li>Flexible gathering areas will support everyday use, concerts, seasonal activations, and community events.</li><li>Recent and upcoming tenant activity includes 85°C Bakery Cafe, Golden Spoon, Just Swing It, Golden 1 Credit Union, Five Below, LOFT, Eggbred, and Glo Tanning.</li><li>All businesses remain open during construction. </li><li>The Marketplace is home to 29 retail stores and 18 eateries and receives approximately 4 million visits annually.</li></ul> Read the full press release <a href="https://www.themarketplacebakersfield.com/press-release/5850-the-marketplace-bakersfield-breaks-ground-on-courtyard-redevelopment" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. Sign up to be emailed the latest news and updates on the redevelopment: <a href="https://mailchi.mp/firstwash/the-marketplace-courtyard-redevelopment" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SIGN UP HERE</a>