How many prisons are in California?

California has 835 correctional facilities, including federal prisons, state prisons, county jails, and other detention centers spread across 64 counties.

How can I find a specific prison in California?

You can use the search box at the top of this page to search by facility name. You can also browse facilities by county or filter by facility type (federal, state, county, etc.).

What types of correctional facilities are in California?

California has 9 different types of correctional facilities, including federal prisons, state correctional institutions, county jails, detention centers, and other facilities.

How can I find inmates in California prisons?

Visit our California recent arrests page to search for inmates currently held in California correctional facilities. You can also click on any specific facility to see inmates held at that location.

Is the California prison directory free to use?

Yes, AllRecentArrests.org provides a completely free directory of all 835 correctional facilities in California. You can browse by county, filter by type, and access detailed information about each facility at no cost.

All Prisons in California - 835 Correctional Facilities

Correctional Facilities in California

Comprehensive directory of prisons and jails

California operates a comprehensive correctional system with 835 facilities spread across 64 counties. This directory includes federal prisons, state correctional facilities, county jails, and other detention centers throughout the state.

About California Corrections

This page provides a complete listing of correctional facilities in California. You can browse facilities by county, filter by type (federal, state, county, etc.), or search for specific facilities. Click on any facility to view detailed information including address, phone number, and visiting information.

Browse California Facilities by Type

View specific types of correctional facilities

Federal Prisons 19

State Prisons 113

County Jails 266

City Jails 309

Regional Facilities 6

Police Station 93

Juvenile Facilities 138

Reentry Centers 8

Other Prisons 21

Browse by County in California

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Alameda 25 Alemeda 1 Alpine 2 Amador 8 Butte 7 Calaveras 4 Colusa 3 Contra Costa 23 Del Norte 6 El Dorado 7 Fresno 23 Glenn 5 Hamilton 1 Humboldt 10 Imperial 13 Inyo 4 Kern 34 Kings 9 Lake 5 Lassen 9 Los Angeles 139 Madera 6 Marin 13 Mariposa 3 Mendocino 7 Merced 10 Modoc 4 Mono 3 Monterey 22 Napa 6 Nevada 6 Orange 34 Placer 6 Plumas 2 Riverside 33 Sacramento 25 San Benito 3 San Bernardino 45 San Diego 38 San Francisco 13 San Joaquin 15 San Luis Obisbo 1 San Luis Obispo 11 San Mateo 24 Santa Ana 1 Santa Barbara 14 Santa Clara 21 Santa Cruz 10 Santa Rosa 1 Shasta 7 Sierra 1 Siskiyou 10 Solano 14 Sonoma 14 Stanislaus 11 Stanton 1 Sutter 6 Tehama 6 Trinity 3 Tulare 15 Tuolumne 5 Ventura 16 Yolo 7 Yuba 4

All Facilities in California

Complete listing of correctional facilities

Showing 576 - 600 of 835 facilities

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Facility Name	County	Type	Action
Chula Vista Jail 315 Fourth Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910	San Diego	City Jail - Medium	View
Coronado Jail 700 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118	San Diego	City Jail - Medium	View
El Cajon Jail 100 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020	San Diego	City Jail - Medium	View
Escondido Jail 1163 North Centre City Parkway, Escondido, CA 9202...	San Diego	City Jail - Medium	View
La Mesa Jail 8181 Allison Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941	San Diego	City Jail - Medium	View
Marine Corps Brig - Camp Pendleton Security BN, Brig Company Box 555051, Camp Pendle...	San Diego	MEDIUM - general	View
Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) - San Diego 808 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101	San Diego	federal maximum (MCC)	View
National Jail 1200 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950	San Diego	City Jail - Medium	View
Naval Air Station - North Island Box 357033, San Diego, CA 92135	San Diego	MEDIUM - general	View
Naval Base - San Diego 3455 Senn Road, San Diego, CA 92136	San Diego	MEDIUM - general	View
Naval Consolidated Brig - Miramar P.O. Box 452136, San Diego, CA 92145	San Diego	MEDIUM - general	View
Ocean View - CoreCivic 551 South 35th St, San Diego, CA 92113	San Diego	MINIMUM - general	View
Oceanside Jail 3855 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92054	San Diego	City Jail - Medium	View
Otay Mesa Detention Center (ICE) - CoreCivic 7488 Cazada De La Fuente , San Diego, CA 92143	San Diego	MEDIUM - general	View
San Diego County - Camp Barrett 21077 Lyons Valley Road, Alpine, CA 91901	San Diego	County juvenile - low	View
San Diego County - Central Jail (SDCJ) 1173 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101	San Diego	County - medium	View
San Diego County - East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility (EMJDF) 446 Alta Rd, San Diego, CA 92158	San Diego	County juvenile - low	View
San Diego County - East Mesa Reentry Facility (EMRF) 446 Alta Rd, Ste 5200, San Diego, CA 92158	San Diego	County - medium	View
San Diego County - Facility 8 Detention Facility 446 Alta Rd, Ste 5300, San Diego, CA 92158	San Diego	County - medium	View
San Diego County - George F. Bailey Detention Facility (GBDF) 446 Alta Road, Suite 5300, San Diego, CA 92158	San Diego	County - medium	View
San Diego County - Girls Rehabilitation Facility 2861 Meadow Lark Drive, San Diego, CA 92123	San Diego	County juvenile - low	View
San Diego County - Juvenile Ranch Facility 957 Forrest Gate Rd, Campo, CA 91906	San Diego	County juvenile - low	View
San Diego County - Kearny Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility (KMJDF) 2801 Meadow Lark Dr, San Diego, CA 92123	San Diego	County juvenile - low	View
San Diego County - Las Colinas Detention Facility Women (LCDRF) 9000 Cottonwood Ave, Santee, CA 92071	San Diego	County - medium	View
San Diego County - South Bay Detention Facility (SBDF) 500 Third Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910	San Diego	County - medium	View

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Alabama 397 Alaska 97 Arizona 253 Arkansas 413 Colorado 307 Connecticut 162 Delaware 49 District of Columbia 8 Florida 586 Georgia 513 Guam 1 Hawaii 16 Idaho 152 Illinois 519 Indiana 320 Iowa 284 Kansas 305 Kentucky 412 Louisiana 279 Maine 153 Maryland 168 Massachusetts 418 Michigan 623 Minnesota 435 Mississippi 287 Missouri 668 Montana 145 Nebraska 232 Nevada 79 New Hampshire 133 New Jersey 521 New Mexico 168 New York 650 North Carolina 515 North Dakota 76 Ohio 455 Oklahoma 352 Oregon 242 Pennsylvania 1004 Puerto Rico 29 Rhode Island 58 South Carolina 262 South Dakota 183 Tennessee 390 Texas 1321 Utah 166 Vermont 72 Virgin Islands, U.S. 3 Virginia 407 Washington 332 West Virginia 200 Wisconsin 610 Wyoming 82