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Rincon

A ghost town of unknown status in San Bernardino County, California.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Rincon ghost town, California
Photo: Dead.rabbit (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

There's a particular quiet you only find where a town used to be. Rincon has it. One Rincon Hill is an upscale residential complex on the apex of Rincon Hill in San Francisco, California, United States.

San Bernardino County holds 30 documented ghost towns, including Agua Mansa, Amboy, Ash Hill — Rincon keeps them company on the map.

The story of Rincon

California wrote the book on ghost towns, from Gold Rush tent cities to Owens Valley farm towns the aqueduct dried up.

One Rincon Hill is an upscale residential complex on the apex of Rincon Hill in San Francisco, California, United States. The complex, designed by Solomon, Cordwell, Buenz and Associates and developed by Urban West Associates, consists of two skyscrapers that share a common townhouse podium. It is part of the San Francisco skyline and is visible from several parts of the Bay Area.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Rincon is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Rincon is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

Rincon FAQs

Where is Rincon located?
Rincon is in San Bernardino County, California. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Rincon in?
Rincon sits in San Bernardino County, California. See our full guide to ghost towns in San Bernardino County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Rincon?
One Rincon Hill is an upscale residential complex on the apex of Rincon Hill in San Francisco, California, United States.
What remains at Rincon today?
The on-the-ground condition of Rincon is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Can you visit Rincon?
Here's the honest truth: access to Rincon is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“One Rincon Hill”), CC BY-SA.

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