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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!

Silver Bell Mine in Joshua Tree National Park
Abandoned | Historical Structures | National Parks

Silver Bell Mine in Joshua Tree National Park

Wall Street Mill: Mine & Abandoned Cars in Joshua Tree National Park
Abandoned | Deserts | Hikes | National Parks | Southern California

Wall Street Mill: Mine & Abandoned Cars in Joshua Tree National Park

Donner Pass, Summit Tunnel Hike: Old Abandoned Railroad
Abandoned | Hikes | Historical Structures | Northern California

Donner Pass, Summit Tunnel Hike: Old Abandoned Railroad

Linda Vista Hospital: Night Visit to the Creepy, Abandoned Hospital
Abandoned | Haunted | Southern California

Linda Vista Hospital: Night Visit to the Creepy, Abandoned Hospital

Nitt Witt Ridge: Touring the Hearst Castle of Trash Art
Abandoned | Central California | Historical Structures | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Strangely Awesome

Nitt Witt Ridge: Touring the Hearst Castle of Trash Art

Shipwreck Hike: Wreck of the Greek Dominator in Rancho Palos Verdes
Abandoned | Hikes | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Southern California | Strangely Awesome

Shipwreck Hike: Wreck of the Greek Dominator in Rancho Palos Verdes

Paramount Ranch: Old Movie Town & Westworld Filming Location in Agoura Hills
Abandoned | Historical Structures | Southern California

Paramount Ranch: Old Movie Town & Westworld Filming Location in Agoura Hills

Teutonia Peak: Cima Dome, Mines & Joshua Trees
Abandoned | Hikes | Southern California

Teutonia Peak: Cima Dome, Mines & Joshua Trees

Calico Ghost Town: Old Mining Town Turned into Tourist Attraction in Yermo
Abandoned | County Parks | Historical Structures | Southern California

Calico Ghost Town: Old Mining Town Turned into Tourist Attraction in Yermo

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