Taft, CA
Travel Guide
Visit Taft
Where to stay in Taft
Ford City
When in Ford City, you can plan a visit to West Kern Oil Museum and Taft City Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Best Western Plus Taft Inn
Clean room, full breakfast, plenty of parking, wonderful staff
Reviewed on 2026/4/15
Topper Motel
I have stayed here several times over the past few years. I am remembered by the staff and treated very well.
Reviewed on 2026/4/11
Holland Inn and Suites
The owner must have changed. We stayed here 6 years ago and had a good impression. This time, everything became old and dirty ( furniture with clear stain that yiu don't want to use at all, so why bother to keep them in the room??). Its a shame that the new owner has no intention to keep the room ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/22
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
The apartment style room was a nice touch for my trip. When I arrived, the check in took a bit longer than I would have liked. It's not streamlined and then you need to wait for the person at the front to check your ID and then after everything you need to wait for the code and room number to be ...
Reviewed on 2026/4/18
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
Nice amenities like pickleball/tennis/basketball courts and pools. Limited dining options & during our 4 day stay zero housekeeping despite asking front desk and directly communicating to housekeeping
Reviewed on 2026/4/17
Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages
Great pool areas, convenient on property restaurant, clean spacious guest rooms
Reviewed on 2026/4/14
Popular places to visit
Taft College
Explore the campus of Taft College during your stay in Taft. Discover the desert landscape while you're in the area.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
- Buena Vista Golf Course
- Taft Correctional Institution
- California State University-Bakersfield
- Los Padres National Forest
- Kern River
- Kern County Fairgrounds
- Buck Owens Crystal Palace
- Kern County Raceway Park
- Valley Plaza Mall
- Golden West Casino
- Soda Lake
- Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science
- Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall
- McMurtrey Aquatic Center
- Links at Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course
- Tule Elk State Natural Reserve
- Kern Country Sheriff's Office
- Buttonwillow Recreation Park
