Taft Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Oil well at Taft in the Central Valley, CA
Oil well at Taft in the Central Valley, CA
Wooden Bull Wheel from bygone era, Taft Oil Field, California
Silhouette of pump jack in setting sun, Taft, California. May be use as Metaphor for “Sun setting on fossil fuels”
A little past it's prime and in need of a neon tuneup, the Fox Theater "is the place to be" in Taft.

Where to stay in Taft

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Ford City

While Ford City isn't home to many top sights, Taft City Park and West Kern Oil Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ford City
Western Inn & Suites

Western Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
222 Kern Street Taft CA
The price is ₹6,798 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
₹6,798
₹7,478 total
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taft. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Taft City Park and West Kern Oil Museum are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (138 reviews)
Check in was great fast efficient. The room was nice although need some cosmetic attention.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Western Inn & Suites
Best Western Plus Taft Inn

Best Western Plus Taft Inn

2.5 out of 5
203 S 6th Street Taft CA
The price is ₹15,385 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
₹15,385
₹16,923 total
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taft. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (597 reviews)
Knowledgeable staff. Clean facilities and room. Quiet. Comfortable. Complimentary breakfast was spot on.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Best Western Plus Taft Inn
Holland Inn and Suites

Holland Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
531 Warren Street Taft CA
The price is ₹6,798 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
₹6,798
₹7,478 total
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taft. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (337 reviews)
Great room for the price

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Holland Inn and Suites
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9 Mi to Dtwn Bakersfield: Pet-friendly Home

9 Mi to Dtwn Bakersfield: Pet-friendly Home

3 out of 5
Bakersfield CA
Stay at this cottage in Bakersfield. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Links at Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course and Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music ...
9 Mi to Dtwn Bakersfield: Pet-friendly Home
Private Pool & Patio: Pet-friendly Bakersfield Gem

Private Pool & Patio: Pet-friendly Bakersfield Gem

3 out of 5
Bakersfield CA
Stay at this cottage in Bakersfield. Enjoy a pool table, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions The Empty Space and Bowlero Bakersfield are located ...
Private Pool & Patio: Pet-friendly Bakersfield Gem
7 Mi to Dtwn: Poolside Paradise in Bakersfield!

7 Mi to Dtwn: Poolside Paradise in Bakersfield!

3 out of 5
Bakersfield CA
Stay at this cottage in Bakersfield. Enjoy free parking, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions The Empty Space and Regal Edwards Bakersfield are located ...
7 Mi to Dtwn: Poolside Paradise in Bakersfield!
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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.

Taft College

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 Correctional Institution

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

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 Chamber of Commerce

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.

West Kern Oil Museum

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.

Buena Vista Golf Course

Cities near Taft

Bakersfield

Bakersfield

Highway runs across a mountain ridgeline in the California wilderness.

Maricopa