San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Harbor and City

Photographed By Adam Margolis, March 18, 2018

1. Harbor and City Marker

Inscription.
When Cabrillo entered this harbor in 1542, only a few native villages bordered the bay. Today about 3-1/2 million people live in the San Diego metropolitan area.

The key to the city's vitality is its close association with the sea. The large natural harbor is headquarters for part of the Navy's Pacific Fleet, and many shore-based naval families are nearby. Fishing and shipbuilding are major industries and San Diego's colleges and universities offer specialized study in oceanography and marine biology.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Native Americans • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1542.

Location. 32° 40.498′ N, 117° 14.36′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Marker can be reached from Cabrillo Memorial Drive east of Humphreys Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego CA 92106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Landing of Cabríllo (here, next to this marker); Stephen Tyng Mather (within shouting distance of this marker); Cabrillo’s Ships (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); João Rodrigues Cabrilho 1542

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(about 400 feet away); In Homage to the Spanish Expedition (about 400 feet away); Army Radio Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Army Radio Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); They also serve who only stand and wait. (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, March 18, 2018

2. Harbor and City Marker

Marker can be seen on the right. It is partially obscured by several visitors.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.