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”
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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, West Kern Oil Museum and Taft City Park 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 NZ$312 per night from 1 June to 2 June
NZ$312
1 June - 2 June
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 ...
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 1 June to 2 June
NZ$138
1 June - 2 June
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! (349 reviews)
"It was okay, but it had a stale kind of smell. But overall, not bad for the price"

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Holland Inn and Suites
Topper Motel

Topper Motel

2.5 out of 5
101 E Kern St Taft CA
The price is NZ$138 per night from 31 May to 1 June
NZ$138
31 May - 1 June
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (191 reviews)
"I love staying there it is family owned and the husband and wife are awesome will stay there all the time while in Taft."

Reviewed on 28 May 2026

Topper Motel
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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 Regal Edwards Bakersfield and Icardo ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
"Host was very accommodating with early check in and our stay at the house was great! Lots of room. :)"

Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Bakersfield Outdoor Oasis - Kitchen, Bar, Pool, Spa, Fire
The Mayor's House, 5 bedrooms, Modern Luxury Cabin

The Mayor's House, 5 bedrooms, Modern Luxury Cabin

Pine Mountain Club CA
Stay at this golf holiday home in Pine Mountain Club. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Pine Mountain Golf Club ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
"Everything was great! There was a broken toilet handle but it didn’t affect our stay at all. The house is beautiful and a great size! The location was perfect as we were needing to be at the clubhouse."

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

The Mayor's House, 5 bedrooms, Modern Luxury Cabin
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! (23 reviews)
"Awesome place to stay highly recommended 10/10"

Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Bakersfield New NW Home – Fully Furnished & Ready. Upscale + Kitchen Amenities
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Popular places to visit

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 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 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

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

Cities near Taft

Bakersfield

Bakersfield

Highway runs across a mountain ridgeline in the California wilderness.

Maricopa