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
"Great"
Reviewed on 2026/6/4
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
"I love staying there it is family owned and the husband and wife are awesome will stay there all the time while in Taft."
Reviewed on 2026/5/28
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
"The villas were amazing , very convenient with full kitchen large bathroom , balcony - we stocked the fridge with drinks and snacks . Our villa was by the Quiet pool. It was very relaxing , but my only complaint is the music they played sounded more like a funeral parlor than spa music. It was very ..."
Reviewed on 2026/6/7
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego
"Parking is an issue. Paths get blocked often by larger cars considering already narrow spots"
Reviewed on 2026/6/7
The Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas, Palm Springs
"Everything was great. Do note there is a nightly parking fee. And your child must be 48 in for slide."
Reviewed on 2026/6/7
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 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.
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.
- Buena Vista Golf Course
- Taft Correctional Institution
- California State University-Bakersfield
- Kern River
- Buck Owens Crystal Palace
- Los Padres National Forest
- Kern County Fairgrounds
- Valley Plaza Mall
- Kern County Raceway Park
- Golden West Casino
- 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
- Tule Elk State Natural Reserve
