Taft, CA

Travel Guide

Photo by Terry Fletcher
Photo by Terry Fletcher

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
Best Western Plus Taft Inn
Best Western Plus Taft Inn
2.5 out of 5
203 S 6th Street, Taft, CA
The price is AED 569 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
AED 569
AED 625 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
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! (535 reviews)
"The handicap room was great."

Reviewed on 29 March 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 AED 275 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
AED 275
AED 303 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
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! (322 reviews)
Near oil pumpers & rigs
"It was old yet comfortable."

Reviewed on 2 December 2024

Holland Inn and Suites
Western Inn & Suites
Western Inn & Suites
2 out of 5
222 Kern Street, Taft, CA
The price is AED 275 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
AED 275
AED 303 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
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! (122 reviews)
"Friendly staff and convenient."

Reviewed on 22 March 2025

Western Inn & Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Private Entrance King Suite
Private Entrance King Suite
Bakersfield
Stay at this vacation home in Bakersfield. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and patios. Popular attractions Camelot Park and Unity Church are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
Pool house review
"We actually stayed in the poolhouse at the same property. Originally my husband and I had booked for the room but when Barbara saw we were travelling with an infant she offered us the pool house as there was a pack n play in there. It provided us with a little more room and privacy with our infant ..."

Reviewed on 15 December 2024

Private Entrance King Suite
Spacious Remodeled Home with Private Hot Tub
Spacious Remodeled Home with Private Hot Tub
Bakersfield
Stay at this vacation home in Bakersfield. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Bakersfield Sports Village and The ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Could be a 5star location
"The house is beautiful, the beds were comfy,the neighborhood was calm and comfortable, the hot tub was clean and hot. The issues keeping this from a 5 star is there was only 3 towels in a house that is supposed to accommodate 8. The chairs for the table were about to break and the couch was not very ..."

Reviewed on 3 March 2025

Spacious Remodeled Home with Private Hot Tub
Enjoy a Mini Oasis w/ Pool Waterfall 4bd/2ba Home!
Enjoy a Mini Oasis w/ Pool Waterfall 4bd/2ba Home!
Bakersfield
Stay at this vacation home in Bakersfield. Enjoy air conditioning and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Links at Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course and Gaslight ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Bakersfield oasis
"Very nice house with all the amenities. Easy access to downtown and restaurants."

Reviewed on 4 March 2025

Enjoy a Mini Oasis w/ Pool Waterfall 4bd/2ba Home!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Taft

3.7
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
8
5 - Excellent 18%
4 - Good
19
4 - Good 42%
3 - Okay
16
3 - Okay 36%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 2%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

I live hear but i love how quiet they are

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

small town

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Roots Eatery makes the BEST tri-tip sandwich.

2/5 - Disappointing

Terry

Good jumping off point for Carrizo Plain National Monument but otherwise an ugly oil town with not much going for it.

5/5 - Excellent

AztecPlaya

It is a quiet little town. Everyone I met was very friendly. After the long drive to Taft, I went for a 30 minute walk close to sunset and felt safe walking streets.

5/5 - Excellent

Jan

Nice little town and very quiet. Off the beaten path, which is the way I like it.