California Cultural Districts are cultural districts that are officially designated by the state of California. The program began in 2015 and is organized by the California Arts Council as a means to support local art, boost tourism, and preserve historic sites. The selection process is highly competitive and attracts applicants from across California.
As of December 2025, there are 17 active California Cultural Districts and 10 have been announced for January 1, 2026.
List of Cultural Districts In 2017, the first 14 California Cultural Districts were announced. In December 2025, an additional 10 cultural districts were announced for January 1, 2026. +NameCityCountyDesignation dateBalboa Park Cultural DistrictSan DiegoSan Diego2017Barrio Logan Cultural DistrictSan DiegoSan DiegoThe BLVD Cultural DistrictLancasterLos AngelesThe Calle 24 Latino Cultural DistrictSan FranciscoSan FrancicoDowntown San Rafael Arts DistrictSan RafaelMarinEureka Cultural Arts DistrictEurekaHumboldtGrass Valley-Nevada City Cultural DistrictGrass Valley and Nevada CityNevadaLittle TokyoLos AngelesLos AngelesOceanside Cultural DistrictOceansideSan DiegoRedding Cultural DistrictReddingShastaRotten City-Emeryville Cultural Arts DistrictEmeryvilleAlamedaSan Pedro Arts & Cultural DistrictLos AngelesLos AngelesSOMA PilipinasSan FranciscoSan FranciscoTruckee Cultural DistrictTruckeeNevadaAmerican Indian Cultural DistrictSan FranciscoSan FrancicoJanuary 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030 The Arts and Culture DistrictRiversideRiversideArts District Liberty StationSan DiegoSan DiegoBlack Arts Movement Business DistrictOaklandAlamedaDos Rios Arts and Culture DistrictModestoStanislausDowntown Merced Cultural DistrictMercedMercedDowntown Oxnard Cultural DistrictOxnardVenturaHistoric South Los Angeles Black Cultural DistrictLos AngelesLos AngelesSan Jose JapantownSan JoseSanta ClaraWatsonville Cultural DistrictWatsonvilleSanta Cruz
References
External links
California Cultural Districts official website