California Fort is a term that refers to two different forts located in the state of California. The first is Fort Ord, which is a former United States Army post located near Monterey Bay on the Pacific coast. It was established in 1917 and served as an active military installation until 1994. The second is Fort BRAGG, which is a coastal defense fortification located in Mendocino County. It was built in 1857 and is now a California State Historic Park. Both forts are important historical sites in the state of California.