Abandoned places in California — 1,242 sites listed

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More about these places

The Urbex Legends community lists 1,242 abandoned places in California. The most represented site types: Abandoned buildings (171), Abandoned houses (58) and Abandoned barns (52). 1,058 pages carry a place name and 0 a member-written description; exact coordinates stay reserved for Premium members.

By the numbers

Listed places
1,242
Site types
8
Named pages
1,058
Documented pages
0
Explored places
0
Illustrated pages
245

Catalogue for this page last updated on July 26, 2026

By site type

Site typePlaces
Abandoned buildings171
Abandoned houses58
Abandoned barns52
Abandoned factories47
Military sites22
Abandoned churches21
Abandoned hospitals6
Abandoned castles4

Safety and legal framework

Urbex is legally complex. Trespass laws vary widely by country and site status. Breaking in is always a crime — picking a lock, breaking a window, climbing a fence with No Trespassing signs. Emergency number in the US: 911. Urbex Legends documents sites but never validates their current state.

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Frequently asked questions

How many abandoned places are listed in California?

1,242 approved places in the Urbex Legends catalogue in California. 1,058 carry a place name, 0 a member-written description, and 0 have been explored at least once by the community.

How do these abandoned places break down by site type?

8 site types are represented in California: Abandoned buildings (171), Abandoned houses (58), Abandoned barns (52), Abandoned factories (47), Military sites (22), Abandoned churches (21). 861 places are not attached to any of these site types.

Are the exact coordinates public?

No. No coordinates are published on the website — not on this page, not on the place pages, not in the structured data. They are reserved for Premium members inside the Urbex Legends app.