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
Probably one of the nicest places to stay in the area
Reviewed on 2026/5/4
Holland Inn and Suites
It was okay, but it had a stale kind of smell. But overall, not bad for the price
Reviewed on 2026/4/25
Topper Motel
The accommodations were comfortable and clean. The staff is so friendly and wants to make your stay a pleasant one. The motel is convenient with a great restaurant right next door. I will stay here again the next time I am in Taft!
Reviewed on 2026/4/30
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
The hotel has now rebranded as The Margot Hotel and is aligned to Hilton Honours. The location of the accommodations was excellent. Very close to various bus routes, the trolley and the airport. Bed was comfortable. Room was spotless. Close to nearby food shops and the Padres. We used the in room ...
Reviewed on 2026/5/18
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
Friendly Staff, clean room, comfortable bed and kitchen amenities
Reviewed on 2026/5/17
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego
Very nice and clean rooms. Loved how spacious the rooms were. The staff is very courteous. However we did not like their self park garage. It’s a very tight space and if you are not careful you can cause serious damage to your vehicle. Valet is pricey but the staff was really great. I would book ...
Reviewed on 2026/5/17
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 River
- Kern County Fairgrounds
- Los Padres National Forest
- Buck Owens Crystal Palace
- Kern County Raceway Park
- Golden West Casino
- Valley Plaza Mall
- McMurtrey Aquatic Center
- Links at Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course
- Soda Lake
- Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science
- Kern Country Sheriff's Office
- Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall
