THIS CITY IS BOOMINGLive Like A Local - Well, Sort OfPUBLIC RELATIONSWe’ve Got You CoveredNot only does <strong>The</strong> <strong>Padre</strong> <strong>Hotel</strong> have great food, dancing and the mostcomfortable beds around. But <strong>The</strong> <strong>Padre</strong> wouldn’t be what it is withoutthe history and hospitality of this great city of Bakersfield.<strong>Padre</strong> Partners, LPBrett Miller, CEOEat, Drink and Sleep, Inc.1253 Garnet Avenue, Suite APacific Beach, CA. 92109858.273.8440bmiller@eatdrinkandsleep.netwww.eatdrinkandsleep.netGraham Downes, Architect/Interior DesignGraham Downes Architecture, Inc.1600 National AvenueSan Diego, CA. 92113619.234.2565gdownes@blokhaus.comwww.grahamdownesarchitecture.com<strong>Padre</strong> <strong>Hotel</strong> ManagementMatt Krumwiede, General Manager<strong>The</strong> <strong>Padre</strong> <strong>Hotel</strong>1702 18th StreetBakersfield, CA. 933011.888.GIDDE-UP/661.427.4900mkrumwiede@thepadrehotel.comwww.thepadrehotel.comPublic RelationsPlease Contact Our Corporate OfficeEat, Drink and Sleep, Inc.1253 Garnet Avenue, Suite APacific Beach, CA. 92109858.273.8440news@eatdrinkandsleep.netwww.thepadrehotel.com
SADDLE UPWhat Bakersfield Has To OfferABOUT BAKERSFIELDIncorporated in 1898, Bakersfield is located in the County of Kernand is the county seat. <strong>The</strong> City of Bakersfield covers approximately115 square miles (metro area is 224 square miles) and is 492 feetabove sea level. Located at the southern end of the San JoaquinValley, Bakersfield is partially surrounded by three mountain ranges:<strong>The</strong> Tremblor to the west, the Tehachapis to the south and the SierraNevadas to the east. <strong>The</strong> Kern River flows through the valley, addingnatural beauty to the area.<strong>The</strong> discovery of gold in the bed of the Kern River in 1851 attractedthe first wave of pioneers. Four years later, the discovery of oil broughtmore and more people, growth, development and diversity into thearea. Early settler Colonel Thomas Baker purchased a 170-acre parceland began land reclamation in 1873. Fencing off ten acres of alfalfato feed the horses of travelers, Baker was later appointed to surveythe area for a formal township in 1869. It was suggested that the newtown be called Bakersfield because it was already known to wayfarersas Baker’s field.Bakersfield was designated an All America City in 1990 by the NationalCivic League. Its centralized proximity to the mountains, coast, LosAngeles and San Francisco, plus convenient access to a network ofhighways, rail and air services, make Bakersfield an ideal place to live,work and play.COMMUNITY PROFILEWelcome to Bakersfield – a dynamic and diverse community with richassets in agriculture, energy, medicine, arts, culture, education andprofessional services.Graced with a wealth of natural wonderlands and recreationalplaygrounds and offering a wide array of entertainment, shoppingand dining experiences, the Heart of the Golden Empire is astrategic California crossroads, attracting a substantial tourismmarket annually.Ranked 9th in the top 30 mid-size cities to do business in by Inc.Magazine, Bakersfield offers a wide range of opportunities for visitors,new residents and businesses looking to relocate or expand.Redevelopment projects, thriving commercial districts and culturalinstitutions abound throughout the city, which continues to evolveand advance to ensure an exceptional quality of life while building forthe future.With its unique, quirky sophistication, proximity and mobility, andnatural abundance and prosperity, Bakersfield reflects the generousspirit of its founding father, continuing its legacy of hospitality,friendliness and service.Reference: Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
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