Taft Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Oil well at Taft in the Central Valley, CA
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.

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
Western Inn & Suites

Western Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
222 Kern Street Taft CA
The price is AU$118 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
AU$118
7 Feb - 8 Feb
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (136 reviews)
Rooms are clean, not the newest of hotels but upkeep is good. I would definitely stay again

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Western Inn & Suites
Best Western Plus Taft Inn

Best Western Plus Taft Inn

2.5 out of 5
203 S 6th Street Taft CA
The price is AU$267 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
AU$267
7 Feb - 8 Feb
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (591 reviews)
We stay here on Christmas night. We have done this every year for the past 4 years to spend family time in Taft. The rooms are always clean and comfortable and quiet.

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

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 AU$118 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
AU$118
7 Feb - 8 Feb
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! (337 reviews)
Great room for the price

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Holland Inn and 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
SAHARA OASIS - Egyptian Inspired Home in SW Area in Bakersfield, CA

SAHARA OASIS - Egyptian Inspired Home in SW Area in Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield CA
Stay at this apartment in Bakersfield. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Icardo Center and Regal Edwards Bakersfield are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
Great communication from host and everything was represented well in photos.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

SAHARA OASIS - Egyptian Inspired Home in SW Area in Bakersfield, CA
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 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

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

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

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

Cities near Taft

Bakersfield

Bakersfield