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
"Room was clean and AC worked well. No hot tub, pool is not heated, breakfast was tasty and staff is kind,"
Reviewed on 2026/6/20
Western Inn & Suites
"Cozy and basic room and amenities. We had a comfortable place to lay our heads during a short trip to Taft."
Reviewed on 2026/6/5
Topper Motel
"Only stay at this very nice small town motel (in the summer) if you arrive at early to late afternoon. We arrived at 9 pm and the room was 90-95 degrees inside with the window open. It wasn’t until 4 am that the room was finally below 72 degrees and we could sleep. The AC did not have a high mode. ..."
Reviewed on 2026/6/17
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
"Great stay!"
Reviewed on 2026/6/21
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
"We just had a quick overnight stay. Ice machine was broken so you had to go up or down stairs. Drain in bathroom sink did not stay open."
Reviewed on 2026/6/20
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego
"Outstandingly pleasant staff. Not ideal for business travel due to limitations with their business services. Cannot use any USB"
Reviewed on 2026/6/20
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 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 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 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 River
- Kern County Fairgrounds
- Los Padres National Forest
- Buck Owens Crystal Palace
- Valley Plaza Mall
- Golden West Casino
- Kern County Raceway Park
- McMurtrey Aquatic Center
- Soda Lake
- Kern Country Sheriff's Office
- Links at Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course
- Tule Elk State Natural Reserve
- Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall
- Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science
