Taft

Travel Guide

Oil well at Taft in the Central Valley, CA
Wooden Bull Wheel from bygone era, Taft Oil Field, California
Silhouette of pump jack in setting sun, Taft, California. May be use as Metaphor for “Sun setting on fossil fuels”
A little past it's prime and in need of a neon tuneup, the Fox Theater "is the place to be" in Taft.
Paying homage to the towns history

Where to stay in Taft

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Ford City

While Ford City isn't home to many top sights, Taft City Park and West Kern Oil Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ford City
Best Western Plus Taft Inn

Best Western Plus Taft Inn

2.5 out of 5
203 S 6th Street Taft CA
The price is HK$1,329 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
HK$1,329
HK$1,462 total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taft. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (600 reviews)
Very clean and well furnished. Nice, helpful staff. Great breakfast.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus Taft Inn
Holland Inn and Suites

Holland Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
531 Warren Street Taft CA
The price is HK$587 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
HK$587
HK$646 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taft. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (338 reviews)
Room was stale and old. Lamp next to bed was broken.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Holland Inn and Suites
Western Inn & Suites

Western Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
222 Kern Street Taft CA
The price is HK$587 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
HK$587
HK$646 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taft. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Taft City Park and West Kern Oil Museum are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (142 reviews)
Nice and clean.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Western Inn & Suites
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Cozy RV 1Bedroom With Cali King bed, Double bunk beds, 1Bath, Private

Cozy RV 1Bedroom With Cali King bed, Double bunk beds, 1Bath, Private

Taft CA
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Taft City Park and West Kern Oil Museum are located nearby.
Cozy RV 1Bedroom With Cali King bed, Double bunk beds, 1Bath, Private
Bakersfield New NW Home – Fully Furnished & Ready. Upscale + Kitchen Amenities

Bakersfield New NW Home – Fully Furnished & Ready. Upscale + Kitchen Amenities

Shafter CA
Stay at this holiday home in Bakersfield. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Links at Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course and Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
The house is beautiful and all ammenties were great . If you have big vehicles and not tiny cars -‘parking is an issue. We were concerned about parking on street and on side street - but had problems with our vehicles there . A disappointment to us is no TVs in bedrooms . Hai t all adults gather ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Bakersfield New NW Home – Fully Furnished & Ready. Upscale + Kitchen Amenities
Bakersfield Outdoor Oasis - Kitchen, Bar, Pool, Spa, Fire

Bakersfield Outdoor Oasis - Kitchen, Bar, Pool, Spa, Fire

Bakersfield CA
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Bakersfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Dignity Health Arena and Regal Edwards ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Place was great. Beds were good, plenty of space, close to shopping, easy highway access. Hottub was hot and clean, pool and outside area was clean. Host was extremely helpful and communicated well. Responding to random question and requests firendly and in very timely manner.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Bakersfield Outdoor Oasis - Kitchen, Bar, Pool, Spa, Fire
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Popular places to visit

Taft College

Enjoy the student vibe at Taft College during your visit to Taft. Discover the desert landscape while you're in the area.

Taft College

Taft City Park

Explore the great outdoors at Taft City Park, a lovely green space in Taft. Discover the desert landscape while you're in the area.

Taft City Park

Taft Correctional Institution

Taft Correctional Institution is just one of the places to see in Taft, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the desert landscape while you're in the area.

Taft Correctional Institution

West Kern Oil Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at West Kern Oil Museum in Taft. Discover the desert landscape while you're in the area.

West Kern Oil Museum

Buena Vista Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Taft at Buena Vista Golf Course. Discover the desert landscape while you're in the area.

Buena Vista Golf Course

Taft Chamber of Commerce

Taft Chamber of Commerce is just one of the places to see in Taft, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the desert landscape while you're in the area.

Taft Chamber of Commerce
Bakersfield

Bakersfield