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
Only place this trip where housekeeping made up the room
Reviewed on 2026/3/29
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
Topper Motel
We went to see the wildflowers around Soda Lake, but due to hotter-than-usual weather that caused the blooms to fade early, we were unable to see them; nevertheless, we spent a clean, quiet, and comfortable night there.
Reviewed on 2026/3/31
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
I come out to San Diego on business pretty often and this is the only place I’ll stay at. So easy and convenient. Staffing is amazing. Valet is great and they’re so nice too! All deliveries can be delivered to your door too and don’t have to go and pick up at lobby. This is the apartment with a view ...
Reviewed on 2026/4/6
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
We had a wonderful overnight stay. The staff was friendly and made very good recommendations. The rooms were clean and tidy.
Reviewed on 2026/4/5
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
Our villa was nice and clean with a nice view of the pool.
Reviewed on 2026/4/5
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Buena Vista Golf Course
- Taft Correctional Institution
- California State University-Bakersfield
- Kern County Fairgrounds
- Kern River
- Los Padres National Forest
- Buck Owens Crystal Palace
- Kern County Raceway Park
- Valley Plaza Mall
- Golden West Casino
- Soda Lake
- Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall
- Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science
- Tule Elk State Natural Reserve
- Kern Country Sheriff's Office
- Links at Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course
- McMurtrey Aquatic Center
