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756 abandoned places

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Themes included in this pack

  • Ruins
  • Bunkers
  • Forts
  • Tunnels
  • Abandoned houses
  • Mines
  • Military
  • Abandoned factories

All abandoned places in California

756 verified GPS coordinates across

Discover 756 abandoned places in California, United States. From Ruins, Bunkers, Forts, Tunnels, Abandoned houses, Mines, this interactive urbex map covers 52 areas including Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San Diego, Riverside, Alameda. All spots come with verified GPS coordinates.

  • 756

    verified spots

  • 52

    areas covered

  • GPS

    Google Maps, Waze

  • May 2026

    last update

Where are the best abandoned places in California?

The best way to find abandoned places in California is through the interactive urbex map on Urbex Maps with GPS coordinates. The region has 756 verified locations across 52 areas, including Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San Diego, Riverside, Alameda. Top categories are Ruins, Bunkers, Forts, Tunnels, Abandoned houses, Mines.

Abandoned places by area in California

AreaSpotsMap
Los Angeles79View map →
San Bernardino70View map →
San Diego70View map →
Riverside48View map →
Alameda42View map →
Santa Clara37View map →
Marin34View map →
Contra Costa32View map →
Inyo29View map →
San Francisco26View map →

Types of abandoned places in California

  • Ruins
  • Bunkers
  • Forts
  • Tunnels
  • Abandoned houses
  • Mines
  • Military
  • Abandoned factories

Urbex FAQ for California, United States

Is urban exploration legal in California, United States?+
Urbex is generally tolerated in California, United States as long as you don't damage anything and don't enter actively guarded property. Respect "private property" and "no trespassing" signs. Never break a lock or window. Most spots sit in a legal gray area: breaking in = crime, entering through an open door or existing breach = civil trespass at worst.
What types of abandoned places can I find in California, United States?+
California, United States has 756 geolocated spots across multiple categories: abandoned castles and manor houses, industrial wastelands (factories, refineries, blast furnaces), disused hospitals and sanatoriums, military bunkers and fortifications, mines and quarries, railway stations, churches, hotels and ghost villages. Each type offers a unique atmosphere: industrial for raw machinery lovers, sacred for solemn moods.
How do I use the GPS coordinates I've purchased?+
After purchase, you get access to an interactive map directly on Urbex Maps. Your unlocked spots appear on the map with exact GPS coordinates. You can click any point to open navigation in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze in one click. Access is lifetime: no subscription, no recurring payments.
How many abandoned places are listed in California, United States?+
California, United States has 756 geolocated abandoned places with exact GPS coordinates, spread across 52 regions. It's one of the largest urbex databases in the world for this country, updated regularly by our community of explorers.
What's the best season for exploring in California, United States?+
Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) are ideal: golden light, mild temperatures, less invasive vegetation than peak summer. Avoid heavy rain (slippery moss, unstable floors) and nighttime without good visibility. Winter offers dramatic atmospheres but requires warm gear and powerful lights.

Articles about California

Abandoned Places USA: 50 Iconic Urbex Spots, One Per State (2026)

Abandoned Places USA: 50 Iconic Urbex Spots, One Per State (2026)

From Centralia's burning ghost town in Pennsylvania to Bodie's arrested decay in California, fifty real abandoned places across the United States, one per state, with GPS context, history, and video footage.

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Abandoned Haunted Places in the USA: 16 Paranormal Urbex Sites (2026)

Abandoned Haunted Places in the USA: 16 Paranormal Urbex Sites (2026)

Centralia, Hart Island, Picher, Kings Park, Holy Land USA: 16 truly abandoned and paranormal urbex sites in America. Free GPS, photos, videos.

51 min · EN

Ghost Towns USA: 20 Iconic Places Where Time Stopped (2026)

Ghost Towns USA: 20 Iconic Places Where Time Stopped (2026)

Centralia, Deadwood, Bodie, Tombstone, Bisbee: 20 iconic USA ghost towns, 13 truly abandoned plus 7 wild west legends. Free GPS, photos, videos.

97 min · EN

Abandoned Places in California: 10 Best Sites (Free GPS)

Abandoned Places in California: 10 Best Sites (Free GPS)

From Bodie Ghost Town to Drawbridge: 10 iconic abandoned places in California with free GPS coordinates, history, access tips, and videos. Abandoned places map California 2026.

38 min · EN

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Abandoned Places in the USA: 50 Ghost Towns and Urbex Spots (2026)

2026-05-22

Abandoned Places in the USA: 50 Ghost Towns and Urbex Spots (2026)

50 abandoned places in the USA, one per state: Centralia, Bodie, Kennecott. GPS coordinates, history, videos, and access notes for every spot.

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Ghost Towns USA: 20 Iconic Places Where Time Stopped (2026)

2026-05-23

Ghost Towns USA: 20 Iconic Places Where Time Stopped (2026)

Centralia, Deadwood, Bodie, Tombstone, Bisbee: 20 iconic USA ghost towns, 13 truly abandoned plus 7 wild west legends. Free GPS, photos, videos.

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Abandoned Haunted Places in the USA: 16 Paranormal Urbex Sites (2026)

2026-05-23

Abandoned Haunted Places in the USA: 16 Paranormal Urbex Sites (2026)

Centralia, Hart Island, Picher, Kings Park, Holy Land USA: 16 truly abandoned and paranormal urbex sites in America. Free GPS, photos, videos.

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Urbex Maps is the world's largest abandoned places database with over 229,000 verified GPS coordinates across 200+ countries. Our interactive map covers abandoned factories, hospitals, psychiatric asylums, ghost towns, military bases, mines, churches, castles, mansions, shipwrecks and lighthouses. Every location includes satellite imagery and works with Google Maps, Apple Maps and Waze.

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