Whether you are an experienced outdoor enthusiast or a new one, we look forward to seeing you on California’s park trails, beaches, mountains and the deserts but ask that you recreate responsibly. Please visit www.parks.ca.gov/COVID19 to view the latest visitor guidelines, safety tips and other important information that can help protect you and your family, and the safety of visitors and those who take care of the State Park System.
  • St Hilary’s Mission Church, Tiburon, National Register of Historic Places, 2020
       St Hilary’s Mission Church, Tiburon, National Register of Historic Places, 2020   
  • Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge, National Register of Historic Places, 2021
       Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge, National Register of Historic Places, 2021   
  • Bumann Ranch, Encinitas, National Register of Historic Places, 2020
       Bumann Ranch, Encinitas, National Register of Historic Places, 2020   
  • Donaldson Futuro, Idyllwild, National Register of Historic Places, 2021
       Donaldson Futuro, Idyllwild, National Register of Historic Places, 2021   
  • Edmund Anderson House, Los Angeles, National Register of Historic Places, 2020
       Edmund Anderson House, Los Angeles, National Register of Historic Places, 2020   
  • Pomeroy Green, Santa Clara, National Register of Historic Places, 2021
       Pomeroy Green, Santa Clara, National Register of Historic Places, 2021   
  • Mission Cultural Center, San Francisco, National Register of Historic Places, 2020
       Mission Cultural Center, San Francisco, National Register of Historic Places, 2020   
  • Sierra Railway Shops, Jamestown, National Register of Historic Places, 2021
       Sierra Railway Shops, Jamestown, National Register of Historic Places, 2021   

Welcome to the OHP!

The California Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) administers federally and state mandated historic preservation programs to further the identification, evaluation, registration, and protection of California's irreplaceable resources. Explore our webpages, learn more about the OHP, and join us in preserving and celebrating California’s heritage!

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OHP Updates

  • Our office now accepts and prefers project submittals via email. Visit our Submission Guidance page for instructions on how to submit materials electronically.

  • Due to continuing COVID-19 related circumstances, clients of the CHRIS Information Centers (ICs) should contact the appropriate IC to inquire as to how to submit record search requests and how and when such requests may be fulfilled.

Where Can I Find a List of Historically Designated Properties?

Preservation News & Updates

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Preservation news and topics

State Historic Preservation Plan

Sustainable Preservation
California's Statewide Historic Preservation Plan 2013-2017

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California Historical Landmarks

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Disasters and Historic Resources

Disasters & Historic Resources

 

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