Taft, CA
Travel Guide
Visit Taft
Where to stay in Taft
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.
Best Western Plus Taft Inn
Decent accommodation
Reviewed on 2026/4/21
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
Nice staff, relatively quiet, easy access to downtown restaurants etc. Good value for the $.
Reviewed on 2026/4/22
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
Clean convenient property. Not quite as grand as the listing made it sound. Enjoyed talking with host and others working the front desk.
Reviewed on 2026/4/22
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
Room deadbolt did not work properly. Was difficult to operate. I’m a builder and it was not user error. Room Was so so, clean but definitely “used”. Smoke alarm went off if taking shower with bathroom door open, from steam. Fridge was not cold, even when attempting to adjust temp. Property was nice ...
Reviewed on 2026/4/23
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
Everything was great!!! The only thing I have to complain about is the Valet. The price was overpriced and they didn’t know how to drive a manual. The valet did damaged to my transfer case. One of them had to google on how to drive my truck and put it in 4x4. Drive on the highway and within 20 minutes ...
Reviewed on 2026/4/22
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
- Kern County Fairgrounds
- Los Padres National Forest
- Kern River
- Buck Owens Crystal Palace
- Valley Plaza Mall
- Kern County Raceway Park
- Golden West Casino
- Soda Lake
- Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science
- Links at Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course
- McMurtrey Aquatic Center
- Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall
- Tule Elk State Natural Reserve
- Buttonwillow Recreation Park
- Kern Country Sheriff's Office
