Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
El Capitán Portolá
Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017
1. El Capitán Portolá Marker
El Capitán Portolá of the Royal Spanish Army camped here with his party on August 18, 1769 on his trip to establish California as a colony of Spain.
Erected 1969 by The Society of Colonial Wars in California.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Portolá Expedition series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 18, 1769.
Location. 34° 24.81′ N, 119° 41.657′ W. Marker is in Santa Barbara, California, in Santa Barbara County. It is on Montecito Street west of Chapala Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara CA 93101, 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 of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Moreton Bay Fig Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Private Railcar Spurs (within shouting distance of this marker); Bridge MP 36729 Santa Barbara Subdivision (within shouting distance of this marker); Santa Barbara Railroad Station (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trades Union Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fly To-Day (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hotel Virginia (approx. 0.2 miles away); Burton Mound (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Barbara.
Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017
2. El Capitán Portolá Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017
3. El Capitán Portolá Marker
Located next to the Moreton Bay Fig Tree.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 368 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
