Chinatowns in California

Where to find Chinatowns in California. Also includes other Chinese communities in California not official designated as "China Towns".

San Francisco's Chinatown
The oldest Chinatown in North America was established inthe 1850's during the California Gold Rush period. The current Chinatown was built after the original was destroyed by the 1906 earthquakeand subsequent fire. Walking tours are available.
- Eastern Bakery
- R and G Lounge Restaurant (crab and other seafood)
- Empress of China Restaurant (rooftop garden)
- Lunar New Year Celebration
- Mid Autumn Moon Festival Celebration

Los Angeles Chinatown
The original Los Angeles Chinatown that was founded in the late 1800's was paved over in the 1930's to make room or Union Station and at that time its businesses and residents were moved to the nearby current Chinatown site. One of the entrances to ChinaTown Los Angeles is a traditional arch and another entrances features two dragons mounted on pillars.
- Thien Hau Temple
- Hop Louie Pagoda Bar and Restaurant
- Phoenix Bakery
- Walking Tours
- Lunar New Year Celebration
- Mid Autumn Moon Festival Celebration

Oakland's Chinatown

Sacramento's Chinatown

Stockton's Chinatown
- Wikipedia" Chinatown Stockton" Article

Fresno's Chinatown
- Fresno's Chinatown: Where Fresno Began
- Facebook "Fresno Chinatown" Page

Monterey Park's Chinatown
- Wikipedia" Chinatown Stockton" Article

San Gabriel Valley Chinese Enclaves
Wikipedia article with information about the Chinese communities in Monterey Park, San Gabriel, Alhambra, Rowland Heights, Temple City, and the Valley Boulevard Corridor, and other nearby areas.