Ghost Towns Near San Diego, CA
Closest ghost town
San Pasqual
20 miles northeast · Public land, open access
- Within 100 miles
- 18ghost towns
- Within 50 miles
- 8ghost towns
- Open public land
- 4by PAD-US
These are the ghost towns within 100 miles of San Diego in a straight line, closest first. Road distance runs longer, often a lot longer on dirt tracks. The color shows who manages the land at each town, which decides whether you can walk in.
- State 3
- City, county 1
- Private or unlisted 14
Square: San Diego. Rings at 50 and 100 miles, straight line. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
All 18, closest first
| Ghost town | Distance | Land |
|---|---|---|
| San PasqualCA | 20 mi NE | Open to visitors |
| CuyamacaCA | 33 mi E | Open to visitors |
| Coleman CityCA | 33 mi NE | Ask the owner first |
| StrattonCA | 34 mi E | Open to visitors |
| Branson CityCA | 34 mi NE | Ask the owner first |
| EastwoodCA | 34 mi NE | Ask the owner first |
| BannerCA | 37 mi NE | Ask the owner first |
| Linda RosaCA | 48 mi N | Ask the owner first |
| LeonCA | 56 mi N | Ask the owner first |
| WillardCA | 59 mi N | Ask the owner first |
| Terra CottaCA | 62 mi N | Ask the owner first |
| PinacateCA | 65 mi N | Ask the owner first |
| Rancho TemescalCA | 68 mi N | Ask the owner first |
| La PlacitaCA | 83 mi N | Open to visitors |
| Agua MansaCA | 85 mi N | Ask the owner first |
| PolitanaCA | 87 mi N | Ask the owner first |
| PasinognaCA | 87 mi NW | Ask the owner first |
| PioneertownCA | 98 mi NE | Ask the owner first |
Questions
What is the closest ghost town to San Diego?
San Pasqual, California, about 20 miles northeast in a straight line.
How many ghost towns are near San Diego?
18 within 100 miles, 8 of them within 50 miles.
Which ghost towns near San Diego are on public land?
San Pasqual (20 mi), Cuyamaca (33 mi), Stratton (34 mi), La Placita (83 mi). PAD-US marks the land at these spots as public and open.