Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Sailing Ship Anchor

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, April 22, 2018

1. Sailing Ship Anchor Marker

Inscription. Circa 1850

Found by
Marion Shinn
While Diving
Here in 1977

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 35° 10.29′ N, 120° 45.385′ W. Marker is in Avila Beach, California, in San Luis Obispo County. It is on Avila Beach Drive near Diablo Canyon Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3950 Avila Beach Drive, Avila Beach CA 93424, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast

and specifically on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Port Harford Wharf & Pacific Coast Railway (here, next to this marker); Port San Luis (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Port Harford Pier (approx. ¼ mile away); Point San Luis Light Station (approx. 0.8 miles away); Pier Into The Past (approx. one mile away); The History of Pismo Beach Wharf and Pier (approx. 6.7 miles away); History of Pismo Clams in California (approx. 6.8 miles away); Pismo Beach Pier Plaza (approx. 6.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Avila Beach.

More about this marker. The anchor is located next to the Port San Luis Harbormaster's Office.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, April 22, 2018

2. Sailing Ship Anchor Marker

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, April 22, 2018

3. Sailing Ship Anchor Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 4, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.