Cuyamaca, Ghost town in California, United States

Cuyamaca is a ghost town in California, United States, located in the Cuyamaca Mountains east of San Diego. The site now consists of scattered foundations, a few surviving structures, and open land that was once a settlement.

Cuyamaca grew in the 1870s around a sawmill and a store that served miners and ranchers. A fire in 1911 destroyed most of the town, and it was never rebuilt.

The name Cuyamaca comes from the Kumeyaay language and is often said to mean 'the place where it rains'. Today, the area is part of a state park where people come to hike and learn about the region's past.

Access to the area is mostly by car, with parking available near the main sites. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and carry water, as the terrain is uneven and the climate can be hot.

The town was once a stop on a stagecoach line, and its remains include a stone wall from the old store. Visitors can still see the outline of the main street.