Taft Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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”
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Where to stay in Taft

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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.

Ford City
Best Western Plus Taft Inn

Best Western Plus Taft Inn

2.5 out of 5
203 S 6th Street Taft CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £137 per night from 17 May to 18 May
£137
17 May - 18 May
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! (620 reviews)
Probably one of the nicest places to stay in the area

Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Best Western Plus Taft Inn
Holland Inn and Suites

Holland Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
531 Warren Street Taft CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £61 per night from 17 May to 18 May
£61
17 May - 18 May
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! (349 reviews)
It was okay, but it had a stale kind of smell. But overall, not bad for the price

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Holland Inn and Suites
Topper Motel

Topper Motel

2.5 out of 5
101 E Kern St Taft CA
The price is £59 per night from 23 May to 24 May
£59
23 May - 24 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taft. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Taft ...
9/10 Wonderful! (189 reviews)
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 30 Apr 2026

Topper Motel
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Spacious 2 story gated home w/ pool & play area.

Spacious 2 story gated home w/ pool & play area.

Bakersfield CA
Stay at this holiday home in Bakersfield. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
The house overall was pretty clean and it was a really comfortable stay i high recommend it!!! Will book forsure again in the future!!

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Spacious 2 story gated home w/ pool & play area.
Bakersfield New NW Home – Fully Furnished & Ready. Upscale + Kitchen Amenities

Bakersfield New NW Home – Fully Furnished & Ready. Upscale + Kitchen Amenities

Shafter CA
Stay at this holiday home in Bakersfield. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Links at Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course and Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Awesome place to stay highly recommended 10/10

Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Bakersfield New NW Home – Fully Furnished & Ready. Upscale + Kitchen Amenities
Bakersfield Outdoor Oasis - Kitchen, Bar, Pool, Spa, Fire

Bakersfield Outdoor Oasis - Kitchen, Bar, Pool, Spa, Fire

Bakersfield CA
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Bakersfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Regal Edwards Bakersfield and Icardo ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
This home was absolutely perfect in every way for every need. They even allow backyard gatherings as long as you respect quiet hours, which is such a rare thing to find. Most places don’t even allow extra guests to stop by for a visit, and that made such a difference for me while reconnecting with ...

Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Bakersfield Outdoor Oasis - Kitchen, Bar, Pool, Spa, Fire
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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

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

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

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 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 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

Cities near Taft

Bakersfield

Bakersfield

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