Pacifica in San Mateo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Discovery of San Francisco Bay
Photographed By Karen Key, April 29, 2007
1. Discovery of San Francisco Bay Marker
Captain Gaspar de Portola camped, October 31, 1769, by the creek at the south side of this valley, and to that camp scouting parties brought news of a body of water to the east. On November 4 the expedition advanced. Turning inland here, they climbed to the summit of Sweeney Ridge and beheld for the first time the Bay of San Francisco. State Registered Landmarks Nos. 24 and 394
Tablet placed by California Centennials Commission. Base furnished by County Board of Supervisors in Cooperation with San Mateo County Historical Association.
Dedicated October 16, 1949
Erected 1949 by California Centennials Commission. (Marker Number 24 and 394.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Portolá Expedition series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 31, 1975.
Location. 37° 35.959′ N, 122° 30.003′ W. Marker is in Pacifica,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Captain Don Gaspar de Portolà (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles Gust 1888-1969 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Sanchez Adobe (approx. 0.9 miles away); Mori's Point Inn (approx. 1½ miles away); The Enduring Aramai (approx. 1½ miles away); The Little Brown Church (approx. 2½ miles away); First Camp After Discovery of San Francisco Bay (approx. 4.8 miles away); The San Andreas Fault (approx. 5.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pacifica.
Also see . . . Pacifica, California. (Submitted on June 6, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)
Photographed By Karen Key, April 29, 2007
2. Discovery of San Francisco Bay Marker
Photographed By Karen Key, April 29, 2007
3. Discovery of San Francisco Bay Marker
Looking west from the historical marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 2,067 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 6, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
