Goleta in Santa Barbara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
El Camino Real Bell
Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 31, 2026
1. El Camino Real Bell Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the El Camino Real, “The King's Highway” (California) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 34° 29.13′ N, 120° 13.705′ W. Marker is in Goleta, California, in Santa Barbara County. It is on U.S. 101. The marker is located at the Gaviota Northbound Rest Area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1595 US-101, Goleta CA 93117, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the 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, on the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gaviota Pass (a few steps from this marker); Gaviota Grows (within shouting distance of this marker); Highways and Byways (within shouting distance of this marker); America Expands (within shouting distance of this marker); California Ranchos (within shouting distance of this marker); Missions and Trade (within shouting distance of this marker); Exploration by Sea (within shouting distance of this marker); Expeditions by Land (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goleta.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 31, 2026
2. El Camino Real Bell Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 18 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
