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
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
"Very clean. Great stay for a great price!!"
Reviewed on 2026/5/24
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
"Love this hotel. Rooms were clean. Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. We were there over Memorial Day weekend and the only complaint I have is that the pools became a bit murky due to the volume of people. Otherwise, it was a lovely stay and will definitely return."
Reviewed on 2026/5/27
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego
"The only thing I didn’t like was the parking."
Reviewed on 2026/5/26
Venice Breeze Suites
"Checking in with Danielle was a breeze, she was so friendly and very helpful. Will definitely rebook!"
Reviewed on 2026/5/21
Popular places to visit
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 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.
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 River
- Kern County Fairgrounds
- Los Padres National Forest
- Buck Owens Crystal Palace
- Kern County Raceway Park
- Valley Plaza Mall
- Golden West Casino
- McMurtrey Aquatic Center
- Links at Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course
- Soda Lake
- Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science
- Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall
- Kern Country Sheriff's Office
- Tule Elk State Natural Reserve
