Carpinteria in Santa Barbara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Wardholme Torrey Pine

Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017

1. Wardholme Torrey Pine Marker

Inscription.
Wardholme Torrey Pine, 1888.
Largest known in existence.
Historical Landmark No. 1, City of Carpinteria.

Torrey Pine centennial celebration, May 14, 1988.
Presented by: City of Carpinteria, Chamber of Commerce, and Historical Museum.

Erected 1968 by City of Carpinteria. (Marker Number 1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list.

Location. 34° 23.874′ N, 119° 31.008′ W. Marker is in Carpinteria, California, in Santa Barbara County. It is on Carpinteria Avenue west of Walnut Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5160 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria CA 93013, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on California’s Central Coast,

specifically on the Coast Ranges,

and specifically in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring

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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 walking distance of this marker: La Carpinteria (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mills Corner (about 600 feet away); “World’s Safest Beach” (about 700 feet away); La Viña Grande (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named La Carpinteria (approx. 0.2 miles away); Portolá Sycamore (approx. 0.3 miles away); Carpinteria’s Lima Bean History (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named La Carpinteria (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carpinteria.

Regarding Wardholme Torrey Pine. Designated a California Historical Point of Interest in 1968. This tree was a seedling brought from Santa Rosa Island in 1888 and planted by Judge Thomas Ward at his home. The tree is 130 feet tall, 20'5" trunk circumference, 130' branch spread, and over 130 years old. The average Torrey Pine is 30’ tall and can live 100 years.

100th Anniversary Marker, 1988 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017

2. 100th Anniversary Marker, 1988

They are rare, and endangered, living only in some coastal areas of Southern California, with fewer than 100 alive today.

Wardholme Torrey Pine and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017

3. Wardholme Torrey Pine and Marker

Wardholme Torrey Pine image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 26, 2020

4. Wardholme Torrey Pine

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 2,561 times since then and 218 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 30, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on March 27, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.