Pacific Grove in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Crespi Pond
Named for Fray Juan Crespi
| | 1721-1782 | |
Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 27, 2026
1. Crespi Pond Marker
Franciscan Padre, Missionary and Companion of Padre Junipero Berra
Diarist of Portola Expedition
Who passed this place
Point Pinos
October 1, 1769
Erected 1971 by Fr. G.T. Kerfs Council 5210 Knights of Columbus Pacific Grove.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Portolα Expedition series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 1, 1769.
Location. 36° 38.203′ N, 121° 55.929′ W. Marker is in Pacific Grove, California, in Monterey County. It is on Ocean View Boulevard west of Asilomar Drive, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1275 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove CA 93950, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast and specifically on the Coast 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: John Denver (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Point Pinos Lighthouse Oil House (approx. Ό mile away); The Gipsy (approx. Ό mile away); Glass Bottom Boat (approx. 1.2 miles away); Centrella Hotel (approx. 1.3 miles away); Gosby House Inn (approx. 1.3 miles away); Balance Lost and Found Again (approx. 1.3 miles away); Chautauqua Hall (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pacific Grove.
Also see . . .
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Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 27, 2026
2. Crespi Pond Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 17 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on March 30, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 2. submitted on March 31, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
