Taft Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Taft
Where to stay in Taft
Ford City
While Ford City isn't home to many top sights, West Kern Oil Museum and Taft City Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Best Western Plus Taft Inn
Only place this trip where housekeeping made up the room
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
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 22 Mar 2026
Western Inn & Suites
Nice and clean.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
9 Mi to Dtwn Bakersfield: Pet-friendly Home
Popular places to visit
Taft College
Enjoy the student vibe at Taft College during your visit to 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.
- Taft City Park
- California State University-Bakersfield
- Kern County Fairgrounds
- Kern River
- Los Padres National Forest
- Buck Owens Crystal Palace
- Buttonwillow Raceway Park
- Valley Plaza Mall
- Ming Seven Golf Course
- Soda Lake
- Sundale Country Club
- Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall
- Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science
- Links at Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course
