California Cultural Districts

California’s state-designated Cultural Districts highlight the thriving cultural diversity and unique artistic identities within local communities across California.

*NEW* American Indian Cultural District
Yelamu (San Francisco) – San Francisco County 

*NEW* The Arts and Culture District
Riverside – Riverside County

*NEW* Arts District Liberty Station
San Diego – San Diego County 

Balboa Park Cultural District
A cultural center of San Diego, captivating residents and tourists alike.

Barrio Logan Cultural District
A vibrant artists' community with a high concentration of creative energy rooted in Chicano history.

*NEW* Black Arts Movement Business District
Oakland – Alameda County 

The BLVD Cultural District
A thriving and dynamic cultural center located in California’s High Desert.

The Calle 24 Latino Cultural District
An arts and culture mecca and bustling Latino enclave at the heart of San Francisco’s eclectic Mission District.

*NEW* Dos Rios Arts and Culture District
Modesto – Stanislaus County 

*NEW* Downtown Merced Cultural District
Merced – Merced County 

*NEW* Downtown Oxnard Cultural District
Oxnard – Ventura County 

Eureka Cultural Arts District
Something for everyone to discover, surrounded by the redwood curtain.

Grass Valley-Nevada City Cultural District
Twin cities rich in cultural history, the arts, and innovation, deep within Gold Country.

*NEW* Historic South Los Angeles Black Cultural District
Los Angeles – Los Angeles County 

Little Tokyo
A vital Los Angeles cultural community with more than 130 years of profound history.

Oceanside Cultural District
An emerging cultural coastal town rife with theaters, museums, galleries and practicing artists.

Redding Cultural District
The gateway to true Northern California, bridging nature with arts and culture experiences.

Rotten City - Emeryville Cultural Arts District
An innovative district in the midst of a renaissance devoted to art and creative production.

*NEW* San Jose Japantown
San Jose – Santa Clara County 

San Pedro Arts & Cultural District
An artist community juxtaposed with industry, against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.

Downtown San Rafael Arts District
An urbanized nerve center for culture in the suburban outpost of Marin County.

SOMA Pilipinas – Filipino Cultural Heritage District
A cultural, social, arts, and service hub for Filipinos throughout Northern California.

Truckee Cultural District
World-class scenery in a rugged high alpine setting that catalyzes and inspires art and culture.

*NEW* Watsonville Cultural District
Watsonville – Santa Cruz County