Midway District in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
La Playa Trail
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 9, 2026
1. La Playa Trail Marker
La Playa Trail, oldest commercial trail in western United States.
Erected by San Diego Historical Society, 1938.
Erected 1938 by San Diego Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.
Location. 32° 44.907′ N, 117° 12.422′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in the Midway District. It is on Rosecrans Street south of Midway Drive, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3341 Rosecrans St, San Diego CA 92110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dutch Flats Airport
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Photographed by Craig Baker, March 9, 2026
2. La Playa Trail Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
