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Abandoned

Abandoned places aren’t just for Halloween scares; they can be fun to explore year-round. With some searching, you can find some of the weirdest and most interesting abandoned gems that California has to offer. A photographer’s dream, these places are sure to pique your curiosity!

Salton Sea: Attractions, Art, Mud Volcanoes and Dead Fish
Abandoned | Art | Best of Lists | City Guides | Day Trips | Southern California | Strangely Awesome

Salton Sea: Attractions, Art, Mud Volcanoes and Dead Fish

Bombey Beach Ruins Along the Salton Sea
Abandoned | Southern California | Strangely Awesome

Bombey Beach Ruins Along the Salton Sea

Solstice Canyon Trail: Exploring the Waterfall and Ruins
Abandoned | Hikes | Waterfalls

Solstice Canyon Trail: Exploring the Waterfall and Ruins

Knapps Castle: Hiking Santa Barbara’s Famous Mansion Ruins (Closed)
Abandoned | Central California | Hikes | Historical Structures

Knapps Castle: Hiking Santa Barbara’s Famous Mansion Ruins (Closed)

Albany Bulb: Former landfill now full of art in the San Francisco Bay
Abandoned | Art | Northern California

Albany Bulb: Former landfill now full of art in the San Francisco Bay

Point Reyes Shipwreck: One of the Area’s Most Iconic Photography Spots
Abandoned | National Parks | Northern California

Point Reyes Shipwreck: One of the Area’s Most Iconic Photography Spots

Sutro Baths: One of San Francisco’s Most Unique Spots
Abandoned | Historical Structures | Northern California

Sutro Baths: One of San Francisco’s Most Unique Spots

Jim Morrison Cave in Malibu
Abandoned | Caves | Southern California

Jim Morrison Cave in Malibu

Davenport Pier: An Abandoned Pier that is a Photographer’s Dream
Abandoned | Central California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Strangely Awesome

Davenport Pier: An Abandoned Pier that is a Photographer’s Dream

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