Living Historic Towns in California

There are 3 living historic towns documented in California. Living historic towns never fully died — a small year-round population keeps the old storefronts, churches, and cemeteries alive. Expect a mix of residents, heritage tourism, and genuine frontier character.

Notable examples include Amboy, Darwin, Keeler. They cluster most densely in Inyo County, San Bernardino County. 2 of these sites are known to be publicly accessible; for the rest, confirm access with landowners or managing agencies first.