UFO Sightings in California
15,215 UFO sightings reported in California since 1935, peaking in 2014 (869 reports); most often described as light.
- Total sightings
- 15,215
- Span
- 1935–2028
- Peak year
- 2014 (869 reports)
- Dominant shape
- Light
1935–2028 · peak 2014 (869 reports)
Top cities in California
Los Angeles
1942–2022 · peak 2007 (29 reports)
San Diego
1944–2022 · peak 2007 (32 reports)
Sacramento
1956–2022 · peak 2012 (26 reports)
San Jose
1947–2022 · peak 2012 (21 reports)
San Francisco
1956–2021 · peak 2008 (26 reports)
Fresno
1953–2022 · peak 2014 (18 reports)
Long Beach
1957–2022 · peak 2017 (13 reports)
Bakersfield
1961–2022 · peak 1995 (13 reports)
Santa Rosa
1955–2022 · peak 2015 (10 reports)
Santa Barbara
1968–2022 · peak 2020 (12 reports)
Riverside
1976–2020 · peak 2008 (11 reports)
Modesto
1947–2021 · peak 2009 (13 reports)
Redding
1986–2022 · peak 2012 (10 reports)
Burbank
1981–2021 · peak 2003 (24 reports)
Huntington Beach
1945–2020 · peak 2012 (8 reports)
Anaheim
1963–2020 · peak 2015 (12 reports)
Ventura
1967–2021 · peak 2012 (13 reports)
El Cajon
1969–2022 · peak 2014 (14 reports)
Irvine
1980–2022 · peak 2007 (18 reports)
Oakland
1968–2022 · peak 2003 (6 reports)
Foothill Ranch · CA, USA
Huge disk type object with flat edges, red glowing steam around it, hovering very low.
Vista · CA, USA
Man repts. witnessing circular disc, 1/2 diam. of moon, moving very slowly across sky to W. Stopped, disappeared.
Palm Desert · CA, USA
Man repts. two "stars" that appear to be moving erratically. (Possible twinkling star, except for reported motion of objects.)
Edwards AFB · CA, USA
Senior USAF officer calls to confirm existence of National UFO Reporting Center. Expressed surprise; requests information.
Carmichael · CA, USA
Man repts. "red thing" near North Star. Obj. seems to illuminate clouds. Called Sacramento Sheriff's office.
Duarte · CA, USA
Young woman repts. triangular ship suspended in SE sky, three smaller lights below larger object. Objs. fly off.
Sage · CA, USA
a ball of light, that fell from the sky, suddenly so bright, and big, then nothing,
Glendale · CA, USA
Girlfriend and I saw three red lights forming a triangle shape moving north. My first thought, Helicopter, but no sound was heard, from
San Diego (Ocean Beach) · CA, USA
Two balls of light approached a point 1/2 mile out, over the ocean, and just south of the O. B. pier. At this point, the two balls of l
Brawley · CA, USA
Man, former military & familiar w/ aircraft, witnesses "stingray-like" craft w/ lights fly directly overhead. Bizarre object!
San Luis Obispo · CA, USA
red light moving in a circular motion
Fairfield · CA, USA
Mother repts. her son witnessed big, blue light come up to his window, awakened him. Departed rapidly "like blue streak."
Jamestown · CA, USA
Two men witness obj. overhead which illuminates vehicle with bright blue flash. Bluish glow lasted for 3-4 seconds. Bizarre!
Costa Mesa · CA, USA
Teacher repts. 14-yr. old photog. stud. photographs strange obj. that appeared black, white, red, elongate.
Bakersfield · CA, USA
Flying disk seen; more events since then, every few years.
Smith River · CA, USA
Family reports strange lights to west over water.
Bakersfield · CA, USA
Woman & boyfriend witness 3x strange obj., "sheet of green, laser" light. Project beams of light to ground.
Bakersfield · CA, USA
Young man repts. stationary, bright, colorful light in E sky. (Possible star)
Apple Valley · CA, USA
Man woman witness white light descend from sky to low altitude, turn blue, streak off.
Tajunga · CA, USA
Woman witnesses big ball of white light descending in E sky. Size of full moon. NBC newsman reported, also.
Goleta · CA, USA
Anonymous caller repts. bizarre white ball of light seen descending to S of Goleta. (Rept. from commo. cntr.?)
Pacificia · CA, USA
I and a friend went outside for an evening cigarette at approx. 11:00p.m. The evening was crystal clear. Because it was so clear we loo
Clovis · CA, USA
Woman witnesses obj. like "round planet w/ rings" in NW sky, which then moved very fast to E sky. Daughter witnesses obj.
Milpitas · CA, USA
Former U.S.Navy gunner's mate witnesses "light beige disc" streak overhead. Est. 60' wide, 10' tall; velocity 1500 mph! Good rept.
Bakersfield · CA, USA
Anonymous caller repts. strange, multi-colored lights in SW sky; appears to move. Will call next night after looking at sky.