City of Taft CA Revenue and Competitors

Taft, founded at the height of the Oil Boom in 1910, is a city whose heritage spans more than a century. Taft is located in the heart of California's oil and energy country, 35 miles SW of Bakersfield and less than two hours north of Los Angeles. With a variety of educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities and activities, Taft is a community with many amenities that provide an exceptional quality of life for its residents and business community. The school districts and Taft College have earned a reputation for academic excellence and for offering high quality student support services. Taft has a diverse and thriving economic business community. The City of Taft is committed to assisting businesses in strengthening and improving their organizations. There is an abundance of available land for development in the City, with planned housing developments and industrial parks currently under construction. Visit Taft. Enjoy the Carrizo Plains National Monument, the Historic Fort, West Kern Oil Museum, Tule Elk Reserve, Honolulu Hills Raceway, Buena Vista Lake, Buena Vista Golf Course, Skydive at Taft Airport, Visit some of the largest Oilfields in California, and four wheeling in the Temblor Range overlooking Taft and the Carrizo Plains. There is always something to do year round! Shop, play, learn, stay, and enjoy the charm of one of California's treasures. For more information regarding the City of Taft please visit: - www.CityofTaft.org - www.TaftChamber.com