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
"I see now why I was able to stay for such a low price. The property is largely abandoned. I saw very few guests during my stay. In fact, we had the pool all to ourselves when we arrived. Everything is outdated, except for the workout facility and sauna. It was over 100 degrees when we were there ..."
Reviewed on 2026/6/8
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
