San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Discovery of California

by Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 26, 2018

1. The Discovery of California Marker

Inscription.
To commemorate the discovery of California by Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo who landed on the shores of San Diego Bay September 28, 1542.

Erected 1921 by San Diego Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 28, 1542.

Location. 32° 43.883′ N, 117° 9.154′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Marker can be reached from El Prado, on the left when traveling west. This marker is in Balboa Park just east of the Cabrillo Bridge in the Plaza de Panama. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Diego CA 92101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. David Charles Collier (a few steps from this marker); Administration Building (within shouting distance of this marker); California Quadrangle (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Charm (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spreckels Organ and Pavilion (about 800 feet away); L/CPL Kenneth J. Haywood U.S.M.C. (approx.

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0.2 miles away); The History of the Japanese Friendship Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Declaration of Human Rights by Cyrus the Great (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 26, 2018

2. The Discovery of California Marker

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 26, 2018

3. Ship

Close-up of image on marker

Seal of the Daughters of the American Revolution image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 26, 2018

4. Seal of the Daughters of the American Revolution

close-up of image on marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 28, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.