Back to School Shopping in Bakersfield

All Good Vibes For Back-To-School

Start the school year in style with back-to-school shopping at Valley Plaza. Explore sales and deals offered from our retailers, discover delicious dining options, and find all the fall fashion that’ll keep you stylish and confident all year long!

Printable Back-to-School Sign

Download our printable first day of school sign to celebrate another year back to school! Capture the moment for a memorable first day.

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All Good Style

Start the school year off right! Shop the best back-to-school trends from all the brands you love – all here in one place.

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All Good Sales

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Back to school shopping doesn't have to break the bank. Check out the deals and sales our retailers are offering on your favorite fall fashion items.

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All Good Eats

Before the first bell rings, savor the last drops of summer with a mouthwatering selection of delicious dining options.

Snacks & Drinks

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Auntie Anne's

Level 1, in the Food Court

Salty, savory, sweet or tangy, Auntie Anne's pretzels are rolled by hand, baked to a golden brown, and never kept longer than 30 minutes!

Surf City Squeeze

Level 1, near Forever 21

Nutritious, fresh-squeezed fruit drinks, including nondairy smoothies with real fruit; fruit slushes; fresh-squeezed juices; and sower smoothies with extras such as wheat grass, bee pollen and ginseng.

Potato Corner

Level 1, near Forever 21

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Full Service Restaurants

Texas Roadhouse

Level 1, near Outparcel

Texas Roadhouse is famous for our Hand-Cut Steaks, Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs, Made-From-Scratch Sides and Dressings, Fresh Baked Bread, Ice Cold Beer, and Legendary Margaritas!To find one of our 360+ locations visit www.texasroadhouse.com

Lucille's Smokehouse Bbq

Level 1, near Forever 21

Serving the Best BBQ with the Finest Southern Hospitality

Red Robin

Level 1, near Target

A family restaurant that's cool enough for teenagers, hip enough for adults and tasty enough for even the most discriminating palates. The menu includes mouthwatering burgers, outrageous pastas, crave-able salads and decadent desserts, but there are also TVs to watch, and guest appearances by the mascot "Red," that are sure to delight every kid from 1 to 92. In addition to popular menu offerings, Red Robin is well known for its frequent "Food and Beverage Celebrations," where innovative and trendy new food items, and "out-of-this-world" beverages are created by the restaurant's own "Mad Mixologist."