Taft, CA

Travel 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”
A little past it's prime and in need of a neon tuneup, the Fox Theater "is the place to be" in Taft.
Paying homage to the towns history

Where to stay in Taft

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Ford City

When in Ford City, you can plan a visit to Taft City Park and West Kern Oil Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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 NT$5,418 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
NT$5,418
NT$5,959 total
Mar 25 - Mar 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taft. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (604 reviews)
Easy parking, safe, walkable

Reviewed on 2026/3/23

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 NT$2,394 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
NT$2,394
NT$2,633 total
Mar 25 - Mar 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taft. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (343 reviews)
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

Holland Inn and Suites
Western Inn & Suites

Western Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
222 Kern Street Taft CA
The price is NT$2,394 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
NT$2,394
NT$2,633 total
Mar 25 - Mar 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taft. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Taft City Park and West Kern Oil Museum are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (142 reviews)
Nice and clean.

Reviewed on 2026/3/13

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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

Explore the campus of Taft College during your stay in Taft. Discover the desert landscape while you're in the area.

Taft College

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 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

Cities near Taft

Bakersfield

Bakersfield