Taft Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A silhouette of an oil pumpjack against a sunset with mountains in the background.
A large wooden wheel in a field.
An oil pumpjack in a desert landscape.
A theater with a marquee reading "FOX THEATRE The Place" and movie titles "SHERLOCK GNORES" and "READY PLAYER ONE".
A bronze statue of a man in work clothes using a hammer on a metal object.

Our guide on where to stay in Taft

Find the best Taft areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

Best Western Plus Taft Inn

Best Western Plus Taft Inn

2.5 out of 5
203 S 6th Street Taft CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$216 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
AU$216
14 Nov - 15 Nov
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! (650 reviews)
"The entire property was very clean. The staff were friendly and accommodating."

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Best Western Plus Taft Inn
Western Inn & Suites

Western Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
222 Kern Street Taft CA
The price is AU$119 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
AU$119
19 Nov - 20 Nov
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 ...
Western Inn & Suites
Topper Motel

Topper Motel

2.5 out of 5
101 E Kern St Taft CA
The price is AU$117 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$117
26 Nov - 27 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taft. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Taft ...
Topper Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Spacious 4-bedroom house with Pool, Fun BackYard & Amazing Game Room

Spacious 4-bedroom house with Pool, Fun BackYard & Amazing Game Room

Bakersfield CA
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Bakersfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Links at Riverlakes Ranch ...
10/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
"Super clean and very comfortable! We were in town for a funeral and wanted somewhere we could hang out and relax. This house was full of entertainment for my kids:) Absolutely would stay here again!"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Spacious 4-bedroom house with Pool, Fun BackYard & Amazing Game Room
Delightful home 5 Bedrooms , 2 Bath and 2 living rooms

Delightful home 5 Bedrooms , 2 Bath and 2 living rooms

Bakersfield CA
Stay at this holiday home in Bakersfield. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room jetted baths and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Ming Seven Golf Course and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
"I loved the amount of space there was and the area was very peaceful and quiet. The stay was overall a night to remember with the friends i spent it there with."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Delightful home 5 Bedrooms , 2 Bath and 2 living rooms
The home away from home!

The home away from home!

Bakersfield CA
Stay at this holiday home in Bakersfield. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room jetted baths and air conditioning. Popular attractions Bakersfield Sports Village ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
"The place was as pictured. Wasn’t as clean as I would like, there was dried spilled red something on baseboards, used soiled sponges to wash dishes. No washcloths. No plug in lights no mirror or clocks except bathroom. Pigeon poop everywhere outside and crickets. The beds were comfortable and the ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

The home away from home!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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