Taft Travel Guide

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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.

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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 NZ$138 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
NZ$138
28 Feb - 1 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! (138 reviews)
Check in was great fast efficient. The room was nice although need some cosmetic attention.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 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 NZ$311 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$311
1 Mar - 2 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! (597 reviews)
Knowledgeable staff. Clean facilities and room. Quiet. Comfortable. Complimentary breakfast was spot on.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 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 NZ$138 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
NZ$138
28 Feb - 1 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
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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 & ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
The house is nice. Plenty of room inside. Don’t plan on more than 1 full size vehicle, or multiple cars, as the driveway is small & no garage access. Street parking was very limited. The kitchen, although it says stocked, lacked many things, making it a difficult to cook for 4 people. I couldn’t ...

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Bakersfield New NW Home – Fully Furnished & Ready. Upscale + Kitchen Amenities
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
Very beautiful home that felt welcoming. Great value as well. Would stay again.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

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

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

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

Cities near Taft

Bakersfield

Bakersfield

Highway runs across a mountain ridgeline in the California wilderness.

Maricopa