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
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
"Hermoso lugar. Si lo que quieres es descansar."
Reviewed on 2026/5/20
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego
"The Valet charge is outrageous. The self park charge is nuts. The room was fantastic . Love the roomy shower and split rooms"
Reviewed on 2026/5/19
Venice Breeze Suites
"Location excellent, small kitchenette was very useful, room fresh and clean, host staff were excellent and accommodating of our bizarre flight times and were happy to store our luggage until check-in. Rooftop terrace gives a wonderful view of the eccentric Venice Beach Boardwalk Boulevard. Danielle ..."
Reviewed on 2026/5/19
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
- Golden West Casino
- Valley Plaza Mall
- McMurtrey Aquatic Center
- Links at Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course
- Soda Lake
- Kern Country Sheriff's Office
- Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science
- Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall
