S p o n s o r e d ?	Chart	Preview color key	Light Pollution	Comments/Links
	AVAC Kings Canyon Site			Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
	Afton Canyon Campground			campground near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker.
	Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
	Alpine
	Amboy Crater			Centered on the parking lot of Amboy Crater, a public nature site near the town of Amboy.
	Anaheim
	AngelKillarney s City			AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
	Angelus Oaks Heliport
	Angwin
	Area 52 Observatory			A private observatory near Ventura.
	Arnold Observatory			A private observatory.
	Arroyo Grande
	Arthur Purcell Observatory			Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association.
	Artis Observatory			A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
	Astro-chalet West			A private observatory.
	Atascadero
	Auburn			Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
	Automata Internet Observatory			In Pearblossom.
	BREIT IDEAS Observatory			A private observatory.
	Bakersfield			Home of the Kern Astronomical Society.
	Banning
	Barking Spider Observatory			A private observatory near Castro Valley.
	Baskin Engineering Observatory			An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
	Bateson Observatory			A private observatory near Susanville.
	Baum Lake
	Bayt Observatory			A private observatory near Coarsegold.
	Bear Valley			A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
	Big Bear City			In the San Bernardino Mountains
	Big Bear Solar Observatory			Aka BBSO. Solar Observatory operated by the New Jersey Institute of Technology. On Big Bear Lake.
	Big Bird Observatory			A private observatory near Paradise.
	Big Falls Campground			A campground near Forest Falls.
	Big Meadow			Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers.
	Big Stump			An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
	Bishop Observatory			A private observatory north of Bishop.
	Black Mountain Observatory			A site of a future private observatory near Hornbrook.
	Blackrock Ranger Station
	Blue Canyon			Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
	Blue Ridge			The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
	Blythe			Home of the Colorado River Astronomy Club.
	Bodie
	Bonny Doon Airfield			A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
	Borrego Springs			Home to the Nightfall star party, held by the Riverside Astronomical Society (RAS) at the Palm Canyon Resort.
	Boulder Knolls Observatory			A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74.
	Bowen Observatory			Observatory of Cuesta College.
	Brandy Creek Boat Ramp			Used by some members of the Shasta Astronomy Club. On Whiskytown Lake. Forecast covers the Whiskytown National Recreation Area.
	Brentwood			Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
	Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
	Bright Skies Observatory			A private observatory to promote the science and technology of CCD based astro-photography in light polluted areas.
	Buckhorn Recreation Area			Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party.
	Buena Vista Observatory			A private observatory.
	Byrne Observatory			An observatory that is one of a global network of observatories run by the organization called the Las Cumbres Observatory. Located at the Sedgwick Reserve (BOS) which is owned by the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB).
	CARMA			An array of millimeter-wave radio telescopes.
	CBA Concord Observatory			A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
	CSM Observatory			Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
	Cabrillo College Observatory			Observatory of Cabrillo College.
	Cachuma Lake Recreation Area			Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU).
	Cal Poly Observatory			Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo.
	California City
	California Institute of Technology			Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events.
	Cameron Park Rotary Club Community Observatory			A community observatory built and operated by the Rotary Club of Cameron Park, the El Dorado County Office of Education, and Folsom Lake College. In El Dorado County.
	Camp Rock Road			10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley.
	Canebrake			7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley.
	Carlos Lemmi Observatory			A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71.
	Carmel
	Carrizo Plain National Monument			Centered on KCL Campground, this chart covers most of Carrizo Plain National Monument. Near Taft.
	Caspers Wilderness Park			Campground and site of an International Starry Night starparty to observe the 2013 Perseids.
	Castro Valley
	Cedar Glen Observatory			(A private observatory near Cedar Glen.
	Cedarville			A site of the RECON project
	Cerro Alto Campground			Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay
	Chabot Space and Science Center			A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
	Chalk Bluff Staging Area			A trailhead near Nevada City, CA.
	Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop			A public rest-stop on Highway 20.
	Chico Community Observatory			A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
	Chuchupate Ranger Station			Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby.
	Chula Vista Observatory			A private observatory.
	Cielos Oscuros			An unnamed pull-off along Mesquite Valley Road. On the east edge of South Nopah Range Wilderness Area.
	Cima			A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. In the Mojave National Preserve.
	Clarks Pass			A a spot along highway 62.
	Clear Lake			Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
	Coarsegold
	Coma Via Observatory			An observatory near Springville.
	Concord Observatory			A private observatory in Concord.
	Condon Peak Campground			A campground on BLM land.
	Conway Summit			A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
	Copper Mountain Observatory			Near the town of Joshua Tree which is near the north east corner of Joshua Tree National Park.
	Corona
	Cottontail Observatory			A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
	Cottonwood			A town in Shasta county.
	Cottonwood Spring Campground			A campground at Joshua Tree National Park.
	Courtright Reservoir			Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers
	Cow Canyon Saddle			A spot in Cow Canyon, near Mt. Baldy, used as an observing and star party location by the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers.
	Coyote Lake			A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
	Crestview			A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
	Cuddeback Lake			A dry lake.
	Cuesta College - North County Campus			A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society.
	Cupertino
	Curiosity Peak Observatory			A private observatory.
	Cypress Point Club			A golf course.
	D.A.R.C. Observatory			A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
	DVHS Espace Academy			ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
	Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium			Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga.
	DarkSights Observatory			A private observatory.
	Davenport Beach			A beach in Davenport.
	Davis			A town in Yolo county.
	Deep Springs Observatory			Observatory at Deep Springs College.
	Del Mar
	Del Valle			Site details.
	Desert Center			A spot on Hwy 177 North of Interstate 10. On the west side of Palen Pass.
	Desert Hot Springs			A town in Riverside county and site of star parties at the Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa.
	Devil's Punchbowl Trailhead			A Los Angeles County Park in Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area. Near Pearblossom.
	Diablo Valley College			College near Concord.
	Dinosaur Point			A site used by SJAA and TAC
	Don Pedro Reservoir			Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
	Donnell Vista			A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
	Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
	Drakes Bay visitors center			Officially the Kenneth C. Patrick Vistor Center. Site of astronomy classes at the Point Reyes National Seashore national park.
	Dreamweaver Observatory			A private observatory near Fillmore.
	EAFB			Edwards Air Force Base is an alternate shuttle landing site. Also home of the Dryden Flight Research Center.
	Eagle Lake			Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel.
	Eagle Ridge Observatory			A private observatory near Newbury Park.
	Eastman Lake Recreation Area			Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
	El Cajon
	El Cariso			A peak in the Santa Ana mountains at the end of Upper Carisio Rd.
	El Centro
	El Segundo
	Elk Grove			Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
	Erickson Observatory Site			Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs.
	Esparto			Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
	Etna
	Ewell Observatory
	Far Away Observatory			A private observatory in Valley Center.
	Feather River Observatory			A private observatory in Oroville.
	Fickle Hill Observatory			Observatory of Humboldt State University. Near Arcata.
	Fiddletown			A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
	Figueroa Lookout			A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest.
	Folsom Lake State Recration Area			State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
	Foothill Observatory			Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
	Foresthill
	Forestville			A town in Sonoma county.
	Fossil Falls			In Owens valley.
	Fountain Valley			Near Santa Ana.
	Foxboro Park			City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
	Fremont			The town in Alameda country.
	Fremont Peak			A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
	Fresno			Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
	Fullerton
	Furnace Creek			A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. Near Death Valley.
	GMDRC			The Granite Mountain Desert Research Center. Lands are not open to the general public. Visitors must make reservations.
	Galaxy Gazers Observatory			A private observatory near Julian.
	Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
	Garvey Ranch Observatory			Observatory in Garvey Ranch Park in the city of Monterey Park.") Operated by the Los Angeles Astronomical Society.
	Ghost Pine Observatory			A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
	Glacier Point			A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
	Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station			aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. A site of the Riverside Astronomical Society.
	Golden State Star Party			The GSSP is a star party held by the The Astronomy Connection(TAC). Near Adin.
	Granada Hills
	Grandview Campground			A dark sky campground. In the White-Inyo Mountains in Big Pine.
	Grasswood Observatory			A private observatory near Malibu.
	Greeley Hill Observatory			A private observatory near Coulterville.
	Green Acres Observatory			A private observatory.
	Greenhawk Observatory			A private observatory.
	Greenville			A site of the RECON project
	Griffith Observatory			A professional observatory with public star parties
	Gualala
	Half Moon Bay
	Halloran Summit
	Hanford
	Hawks Landing Observatory			A private observatory
	Heaven's Plateau			Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
	Henry Coe State Park			A site used by SJAA and TAC
	Hensley Lake			Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
	Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
	Hidden Hill Observatory			Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
	Hidden Valley Observatory			A private observatory near Soquel.
	High Sierra Park			In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
	Hole-in-the-Wall Campground			Campground in the Mojave desert.
	Holmes Observatory			A private observatory near Lompico.
	Homestake Dry Camp			Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park.
	Horsetail Fall			A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
	Hume Observatory			Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
	Huntington Beach
	Hyampom
	Ice House Observation Plateau
	Idyllwild
	Independence Creek Campground			Campground in a Inyo County.
	Irvine Regional Park			A park in Orange county.
	James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			A private observatory near Nevada City.
	Johnson Valley			A town in San Bernardino county.
	Joshua Tree Astronomy Arts Theater			Used by the Southern California Desert Video Astronomers. Located at Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground.
	Jumbo Rocks			A campground in Joshua Tree National Park.
	Keeton Observing Site			A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
	Kennedy Meadows			In Sequoia National Forest.
	Kneeland School Observatory			Observatory of Kneeland School. Affiliated with the Astronomers of Humbolt
	Knight Sight			A private site in Helendale
	LAAS -- Boy Scout Camp Road			A dark-sky site of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society on Boy Scout Camp road near Lockwood Valley Road near Fraser Park, CA.
	LJR Observatory			A private observatory.
	La Mesa			A town in San Diego county.
	La Mesa Urban Observatory			A private observatory in Monterey.
	LaBelle Observatory			A private observatory.
	Lagoon Observatory			A private observatory.
	Laguna Beach
	Laguna Niguel			Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano.
	Lake Elsinore
	Lake Riverside Estates			A private community in Aguanga.
	Lake San Antonio			A site used by SJAA and TAC
	Lake Shastina			About 17 miles north of Mt. Shasta.
	Lake Sonoma			A site used by TAC
	Lancaster
	Lassen National Park			Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up.
	Lava Beds National Monument			National monument
	Lawrence Hall of Science			A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
	Lee DaSilva Observatory			A private observatory near Madera.
	Lemoore			A town in Kings county.
	Lewiston Lake			A public parking area on Lewiston Lake.
	Lightholder Optics Observatory			Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
	Likely Place Golf & RV Resort			golf course and RV resort. Home of the Stellarvue Dark Sky Star Party.
	Limekiln State Park			State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak.
	Little Blair Valley
	Little Grass Valley Reservoir			Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
	Livermore			Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
	Lockwood Observatory			A private observatory.
	Lockwood Valley
	Lodi
	Long Beach
	Lookout Ranch			A private ranch.
	Los Angeles			Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers.
	Lost Valley Observatory			A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
	Lucerne Valley			Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county.
	Luz Observatory			Observatory in the Lewis Center for Educational Research. Base of the HiDAS. In Apple Valley.
	MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
	MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
	Mahogany Flat Campground			A 0campground in Death Valley National Park.
	Mais Observatory			A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center.
	Mammoth Observatory			A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
	Maple's Observatory			A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
	Mar Vista
	Mariposa Fairgrounds			Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
	Marshall			A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
	Martis Creek Campground			A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
	Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory			A private observatory in Glendora.
	McGee Creek
	Meadow View Observatory			A private observatory.
	Melinda Heights Observatory			A private observatory.
	Mendocino
	Mendota Wildlife Area			A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
	Menlo Park
	Menlo School			A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
	Merced
	Mesquite Springs			In Death Valley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
	Mission Trails Regional Park			Centered on Kumeyaay Campground in Mission Trails Regional Park. Site of public star parties held by the San Diego Astronomy Association.
	Moabi Regional Park			Park in Needles.
	Modesto			Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
	Monitor Pass
	Monrovia			Centered on Library Park, this chart marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers.
	Montebello			Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
	Moreno Valley
	Morgan Hill
	Morrison Planetarium			Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
	Mount Diablo			Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
	Mount Hamilton			Home of the Lick Observatory.
	Mount Laguna Observatory			Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU).
	Mount Pinos			A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest
	Mount Shasta			A town in Siskiyou county. Home of the Mount Shasta StarGazers
	Mount Tamalpais State Park			Centered on Rock Springs parking area, of Mount Tamalpais State Park, a site used by the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers. Also site of astronomy programs organized by the Mt. Tamalpais Interpretive Association (MTIA).
	Mount Wilson Observatory			link
	Mountain View
	Mt. SAC Observatory			Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut.
	Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial			Memorial park.
	Murillo Family Observatory			Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino.
	N.A. Richardson Astronomical Observatory			Observatory of San Bernadino Valley College.
	NCC Robotic Observatory			Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
	Napa
	Navajo Flats			A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society
	Nevada City
	Newman Vista Point			A lookout on Interstate 5.
	North Point Observatory			A private observatory.
	Northstar Ski Resort			Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
	OCA Anza Observatory			Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza.
	OCA Go-To Group			A private observing site in Placentia, used by some members of the Orange County Astronomers.
	OCA Silverado			A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine.
	Oak Canyon Park			A park in town of Oak Park.
	Oak Glen Preserve			Wildlife preserve of The Wildlands Conservancy used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers.
	Oak Hills Observatory			A private observatory in Hesperia.
	Oak Ridge Observatory			Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
	Oakland
	Occidental Observatory			Near Occidental.
	Oceanside			Centered on Oceanside City Beach.
	Ojai
	Old Town Pasadena			Centered Colorado Blvd, somewhere between Fair Oaks and Pasadena Ave, this charts marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers.
	Owl Canyon Campground			Near Barstow.
	Pacheco State Park			A state park used as a dark sky site.
	Pacifica
	Pageant Avenue Observatory			A private observatory.
	Palomar Observatory			Observatory, with outreach center of Caltech. Home of the 200 inch Hale Telescope
	Panamint Springs			The best place to observe is the campground.
	Panoche Pass
	Papoose Flat			A public spot in the Inyo Mountains southeast of Big Pine.
	Paradise
	Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
	Parkfield			A town in Monterey county.
	Pauma Valley			Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory.
	Peddler Hill			A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
	Penn Valley
	Penryn
	Pescadero
	Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			State park in Big Sur.
	Phelan
	Pine Flat Observatory			A private observatory near California Hot Springs.
	Pine Valley Creek trailhead			Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California.
	Pinhead Observatory			A private observatory in Acton.
	Pinnacles Campground			Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
	Pinon Hills			Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains.
	Pioneertown Mountains Preserve			Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers.
	Plettstone			Home of the Dale Jay Steed Observatory, a private observatory. A site used by members of TAC and the SJAA. Near Mariposa.
	Plumas Lake Observatory			A private observatory.
	Poinsettia Observatory			A private observatory in Poway.
	Point Richmond
	Porterville
	Portola			A site of the RECON project
	Powerpoint Lookout			A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
	Putah Creek Observatory			Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
	Quincy			A site of the RECON project
	Ramona Observatory			A private observatory near Ramona.
	Ranchita Canyon Observatory			A private observatory Monterey County.
	Rancho Cañada del Oro			An Open Space Preserve of the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority. Used by the San Jose Astronomical Association for public outreach.
	Rancho Cordova			A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
	Rancho Del Sol Observatory			A private observatory near Camino.
	Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory			AKA The City of Rancho Mirage Public Library and Observatory.
	Rancho del Rio Observatory			A private observatory
	Red Rock Canyon State Park			A state park used by local clubs for star parties.
	Redman Observatory			A private observatory.
	Redondo Beach			In the general area of the South Bay Astronomical Society. Forecast also covers Manhattan Beach.
	Redrock Inyokern Road			Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society.
	Redwood Mountain View			A vacation rental.
	Reuben H. Fleet Science Center			Science center at Balboa Park. Site of Stars in the Park public star parties held by the San Diego Astronomy Association. in San Diego.
	Ridgecrest
	Rio Vista			A town in Solano county.
	Robert Brownlee Observatory			An observatory of the Mountain Skies Astronomical Society. At MSAS Astronomy Village near Lake Arrowhead.
	Robert Ferguson Observatory			Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
	Rock Hill Observatory			A private observatory in Grass Valley.
	Rock Mountain Observatory			A private observatory near Fallbrook.
	Rock Springs Observatory			A private observatory.
	Rolling Roof Observatory			A private observatory near Thousand Oaks.
	Rosamond Skypark			A private residential skypark in Rosamond.
	Rose Valley Campground			A campground in Los Padres National Forest.
	Ross Creek Observatory			A private observatory in San Jose.
	Royer Oaks Observatory			An observatory with public star parties.
	Rubicon Observatory			A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
	Rustic Valley Observator			A private observatory.
	SPARQ Observatory			Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
	Sacramento			Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
	Saddleback Butte			A State Park used as a star party site by The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
	Saddleback Observatory			A private observatory.
	Saint Mary's College Observatory			AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
	Salton Sea State Recreation Area			State park used by some members of the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers
	San Bernardino County Museum			Museum and meeting place, with public astronomy of the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In Redlands.
	San Clemente
	San Clemente Island (North)			Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island.
	San Diego			Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association.
	San Francisco			Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
	San Francisco State University Observatory			Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
	San Jose			Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
	San Mateo
	San Onofre State Beach			State beach just south fo San Clamente.
	San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park			State park and site of of monthly star parties.
	San Rafael			A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
	San Ramon			Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
	Sandstone Trailhead			Head of the Standstone Peak Trail. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others.
	Santa Barbara			Home of The Astronomical Unit club.
	Santa Clarita
	Santa Cruz			Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
	Santa Margarita Lake			A site in Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park used by the Central Coast Astronomcal Society.
	Santa Maria			In Santa Barbara county.
	Santa Monica Canyon Observatory			A private observatory.
	Santa Monica Mountains Observatory			A private observatory near Los Angeles.
	Santa Paula
	Santa Rosa
	Santa Rosa Mountain			Centered on the trail to the summit. Also close to Santa Rosa Campground.
	Santa Teresa Spring
	Santaluz Observatory			Observatory in Santaluz Club.
	Saratoga
	Sawmill Trailhead			A site used by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. Near Pinyon Flats
	Schreder Planetarium			A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding.
	Scripps Ranch Observatory			A private observatory.
	Sea Ranch			A private ranch near Gualala.
	Selkovitch's Observatory
	Shasta Dam
	Shaver Lake
	Shelter Cove			A town in Humboldt county.
	Shot Rock			A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
	Sierra Remote Observatories			A group of observatories in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, dedicated to state-of-the-art robotic/remote imaging and data acquisition.
	Sierra Skies Observatory			A private observatory.
	Sierra Stars Observatory			A private observatory near Paynesville.
	Silverwood Lake			Actually near the south-east shore of the lake. Forecast also covers the Silverwood lake State Recreation Area.
	Simi Valley			Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society.
	SkiesAway Remote Observatories			A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes.
	SkyScapes Observatory			A private observatory in Borrego Springs.
	SkyStar Observatory			A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates.
	Sonoma
	Sonoma State University Observatory			observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
	Sonrisa Observatory			A private observatory near Escondido.
	Sorrento Mesa Observatory			A private observatory.
	South Fork Observatory			A private observatory near Three Rivers.
	South Lake Tahoe
	Spencers Crossing			A neighborhood in Winchester, CA
	Springville			A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers
	Stanford			Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
	Stanford Faculty Observatory			A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
	Star Camp Observatory			A private observatory.
	Starry Kingdom Observatory			A private observatory in Laytonville.
	Stockton			Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
	Stony Ridge Observatory			An observatory in the Angeles National Forest
	Summit View Observatory			A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
	Table Mountain Observatory			Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood.
	Tassi Observatory			A private observatory near Ramona.
	Taylor Observatory			A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
	Tehachapi Mountain Observatory			A private observatory near Tehachapi.
	Tehachapi Municipal Airport			An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers.
	Telegraph City			A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
	Telescope Row			A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
	Temecula			Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers.
	Templin Hwy			A dirt parking lot at Templin Highway and Ridge Route. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others.
	Teutonia Peak			A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
	The Bishop's Ranch			Retreat and conference center.
	The Sky's The Limit Observatory and Nature Center			Observatory and nature center in Twentynine Palms.
	Thomas Observatory			A private observatory.
	Thousand Palms			Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert.
	Tierra del Sol			Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA)
	Tisdale Boat Launch			A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
	Topanga
	Torrance
	Tracy Airport
	Tralfamadore Observatory			A private observatory.
	Trapshoot			Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
	Trilobite Wilderness			A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot.
	Trona Pinnacles			A BLM site in the north Mojave desert.
	Tujunga Observatory			A private observatory in Tujunga.
	Tularcitos Observatory			A site used by the Mira Observers Group
	Tulelake			A site of the RECON project
	Turlock			A town in Stanislaus county.
	Twentynine Palms Airport			An airport near Twentynine Palms.
	Two Goats Observatory			A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
	University of California San Diego			UCSD is actually located in La Jolla.
	Vacaville
	Vallejo Observatory			A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
	Vandenberg Village
	Vasquez Rocks			A Natural Area Park used as a star party site by The Local Group.
	Visalia			A town in Tulare.
	Vista
	Vista Hill			A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
	Vista Trail			Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
	WYA Eastern Lassen Site			A informal site used by the West Yolo Astronomers in the Lassen National Forest near the town of Red Rock.
	Walker Pass Campground			Campground and dark-sky site.
	Waltz Road			A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
	WeBeWebbiers Observatory			A private observatory somewhere around Temecula.
	Webb Schools Observatory			A observatory of The Webb Schools.
	Whiskeytown National Recreation Area			A national recreation area west of Redding. This chart is centered on the parking lot of the Shasta Mine Loop Trailhead. It is site of astronomy programs led by the park rangers and is used as an observing site by the Shasta Astronomy Club.
	Whitewater Preserve			Preserve of the The Wildlands Conservancy and site of public star parties. In Whitewater Canyon.
	Wilson Hill Observatory			A private observatory near Shingletown.
	Wilton
	Woodland Hills
	Yamada Observatory			A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
	Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			A private observatory in Yuba City.
	Yucca Valley			Home of the Andromeda Society.

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