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)
The first established cultural district of its size in the United States dedicated to recognizing, honoring, and celebrating the American Indian legacy, culture, people, and contributions.

*NEW* Arts District Liberty Station (San Diego)
A creative community in the San Diego Baja transborder region where culture and creativity thrive.

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 and Business District
Oakland's living legacy of Black creativity, resistance, and excellence. 

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)
Rooted in agricultural richness, the Dos Rios Arts & Cultural District is where we grow arts, culture and community.

*NEW* Downtown Merced Arts & Culture District
The heart of arts & culture in Merced’s historic downtown, with something for everyone.

*NEW* Downtown Oxnard Cultural District
A cultural core where immigrant traditions and community-driven creativity define the Central Coast’s largest city.

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
Home to California’s largest concentration of Black cultural assets and a cornerstone of Black history and creativity.

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.

*NEW* Riverside Arts and Culture District - The ACD
A hub that showcases artistic expression, cultural heritage, and community engagement.

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
A thriving community of artists and culture bearers with vibrant annual events, historic sites, and public art.

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
Profound community ownership and pride in a shared history, public art, and community events.