Taft Travel Guide

Tourist 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 4.461.523 ₫ per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
4.461.523 ₫
4.907.596 ₫ total
17 Mar - 18 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 1.971.450 ₫ per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
1.971.450 ₫
2.168.595 ₫ total
17 Mar - 18 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 1.971.450 ₫ per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
1.971.450 ₫
2.168.595 ₫ total
17 Mar - 18 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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9 Mi to Dtwn Bakersfield: Pet-friendly Home

9 Mi to Dtwn Bakersfield: Pet-friendly Home

3 out of 5
Bakersfield CA
Stay at this cottage in Bakersfield. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Links at Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course and Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music ...
9 Mi to Dtwn Bakersfield: Pet-friendly Home
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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