Abandoned buildings in California — 171 places
The Urbex Legends community lists 171 abandoned buildings in California. That is 171 of the 2160 abandoned buildings listed in United States. 149 pages carry a place name and 0 a member-written description; exact coordinates stay reserved for Premium members.
171 abandoned buildings in California
By the numbers
- 171
- 149
- 0
- 0
Catalogue for this page last updated on July 26, 2026
Same type elsewhere
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Listed places1–60 of 171
- Abandoned Montgomery Ward in Huntington Beach
Abandoned Montgomery Ward in Huntington Beach
California
Building - Farmers Alliance Building @ Paso Robles - California
Farmers Alliance Building @ Paso Robles - California
California
Building - Los Angeles, CA Coulter's Department Store (the Broadway) 1972
Los Angeles, CA Coulter's Department Store (the Broadway) 1972
California
BuildingDemolished - Union Street and Fair Oaks, Old Pasadena, Pasadena, California
Union Street and Fair Oaks, Old Pasadena, Pasadena, California
California
Building - Abandoned power station in #morrobay #california #roadtrip
Abandoned power station in #morrobay #california #roadtrip
California
Building - Since 1858 (We passed this earlier in the day and it looked so worn down I assume the building was abandoned.)
Since 1858 (We passed this earlier in the day and it looked so worn down I assume the building was abandoned.)
California
Building - Homeless encampment in an abandoned building
Homeless encampment in an abandoned building
California
Building - The abandoned Byron Hot Springs Resort (aerial reconnaissance)
The abandoned Byron Hot Springs Resort (aerial reconnaissance)
California
Building - Native Sons of the Golden West Building, Weaverville, Trinity County, California
Native Sons of the Golden West Building, Weaverville, Trinity County, California
California
Building - Abandoned GM auto dealership on Broadway in Downtown Oakland
Abandoned GM auto dealership on Broadway in Downtown Oakland
California
Building
Safety and legal framework
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Read the Safety pageFrequently asked questions
- How many abandoned buildings are listed in California?
- 171 approved places in the Urbex Legends catalogue in California. 149 carry a place name, 0 a member-written description, and 0 have been explored at least once by the community.
- 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.