California Men's Colony, State prison in San Luis Obispo County, California, US
California Men's Colony is a state prison in San Luis Obispo County that holds inmates in both minimum and medium security sections. The complex occupies several hundred acres in central coastal California.
The facility opened in 1954, built from a repurposed military hospital that once belonged to Camp San Luis Obispo. It has grown from that initial foundation into a larger correctional complex.
The facility offers vocational training, education classes, and arts programs that shape daily life for those held there. These activities reflect an approach focused on personal development during incarceration.
Remember that this is an active correctional facility with strict access rules for visitors. Advance planning and checking regulations for visiting hours and security procedures is important.
The facility operates a manufacturing center that produces goods used throughout the state prison system. This work allows incarcerated individuals to gain practical job skills during their time here.
Location: California
Inception: 1954
Official opening: 1954
GPS coordinates: 35.32500,-120.69800
Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:21
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