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
The price is ฿5,517 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
฿5,517
฿6,068 total
7 Jun - 8 Jun
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 ...
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 ฿2,438 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
฿2,438
฿2,682 total
7 Jun - 8 Jun
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 ฿2,605 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
฿2,605
฿2,865 total
31 May - 1 Jun
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (191 reviews)
"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 28 May 2026

Topper Motel
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The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

4 out of 5
75 Willow Ridge Palm Desert CA
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Palm Desert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,441 reviews)
"It was fine"

Reviewed on 28 May 2026

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

3.5 out of 5
701 A St San Diego CA
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,090 reviews)
"The only thing I didn’t like was the parking."

Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego
Venice Breeze Suites

Venice Breeze Suites

3.5 out of 5
2 Breeze Avenue Venice CA
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,799 reviews)
"Checking in with Danielle was a breeze, she was so friendly and very helpful. Will definitely rebook!"

Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Venice Breeze Suites
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Popular places to visit

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

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 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

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

Cities near Taft

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