Taft

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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

When in Ford City, you can plan a visit to Taft City Park and West Kern Oil Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ford City
Western Inn & Suites

Western Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
222 Kern Street Taft CA
The price is P4,394 per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
P4,394
P4,833 total
Feb 10 - Feb 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taft. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Taft City Park and West Kern Oil Museum are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (136 reviews)
Rooms are clean, not the newest of hotels but upkeep is good. I would definitely stay again

Reviewed on Jan 10, 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 P9,944 per night from Feb 13 to Feb 14
P9,944
P10,938 total
Feb 13 - Feb 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taft. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (591 reviews)
We stay here on Christmas night. We have done this every year for the past 4 years to spend family time in Taft. The rooms are always clean and comfortable and quiet.

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

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 P4,394 per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
P4,394
P4,833 total
Feb 10 - Feb 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taft. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (337 reviews)
Great room for the price

Reviewed on Nov 10, 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 ...
7 Mi to Dtwn: Poolside Paradise in Bakersfield!
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Popular places to visit

Taft College

Explore the campus of Taft College during your stay in 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

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 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
Bakersfield

Bakersfield

Highway runs across a mountain ridgeline in the California wilderness.

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