Solvang in Santa Barbara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Legendary Mission Grape

Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 1, 2026

1. The Legendary Mission Grape Marker

Inscription.
The legendary Mission Grape was identified when scholars matched DNA with
Listan Prieto
a grape from 16th century Mancha, Spain.
Now called
Criolla
The Criolla vines planted here are direct descendants the first grapes planted in California by Franciscan friars in 1769

-A vineyard workers exhibit-

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1769.

Location. 34° 35.636′ N, 120° 8.208′ W. Marker is in Solvang, California, in Santa Barbara County. It is on Mission Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1760 Mission Dr, Solvang CA 93463, 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 New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mission Rose Garden (here, next to this marker); Mission Grape Exhibit (here, next to this marker); This is the Original 19th Arch (a few steps from this marker); Mission Life (a few steps from this marker); Fray Junipero Serra (within shouting distance of this marker); Mission Reservoir (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mission Santa Inéz (about 300 feet away); Bit O' Denmark (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Solvang.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 1, 2026

2. The Legendary Mission Grape Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 18, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.