Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Don Gaspar de Portolá
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013
1. Don Caspar de Portola Marker
near this spot
Don Gaspar de Portolá
Soldier Explorer Patriot
of Spain
Founded
the Presidio and settlement
of
Monterey
Erected 1949 by California Centennial Commission and Monterey History & Art Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1765.
Location. 36° 36.262′ N, 121° 53.719′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. Marker is on Pacific Street south of Artillary Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 99 Pacific Street, Monterey CA 93940, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Whaling Station (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Whaling Station (within shouting distance of this marker); First Brick House (within shouting distance of this marker); 400th Anniversary of the Naming of Monterey Bay by Gen. Sebastián Vizcaíno (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Crescent Brand Sardine Company
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1. The Portolá Expedition of 1769. For a couple of days the scouts explored the Monterey Peninsula, but the harbor glowingly described by Vizcaíno could not be found. The dejected party determined to proceed northward, still hoping to find the San José awaiting them in the fabulous port. (Submitted on February 7, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
2. Sebastian Vizcaíno's Exploration of Monterey in 1602-1603. Sebastian Vizcaíno, leading a fleet consisting of the ships San Diego and Santo Tomás, and the frigate Tres Reyes, sailed past Carmel Bay and on December 16, 1602 rounded Punta de los Pinos (Point Pinos) and entered the harbor. They named the harbor after the viceroy of Mexico, Don Gaspár de Zúñiga y Acevedo, Count of Monte Rey, who had dispatched the expedition. They were the first known European explorers to reach Monterey. (Submitted on February 7, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013
2. Don Caspar de Portola Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013
3. Landing Place of Vizcaino and Serra Monument.
This monument commemorates the Landing Place of Sebastian Vizcaino and Fray Junipero Serra at Monterey in 1602 (Vizcaino) and 1770 (Serra). It is located near the intersection of Pacific and Artillery Streets. The monument is California Registered Historical Landmark # 128.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 637 times since then and 69 times this year. Last updated on June 8, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 7, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
