Carlsbad in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Pais. Agua. Sol.
Earth. Water. Sun.
Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 5, 2026
1. Pais. Agua. Sol. Marker
Adobe Oasis
The estate is blessed with fertile earth, flowing water and plenty of sunshine. Here, Leo Carrillo could re-create a working ranch like the ones he knew as a child. “The adobe is my birthstone”, Leo wrote in reflection of his mission to assemble 1,750-acres for his Rancho de Los Quiotes – Ranch of the Spanish Daggers.
Made by Hand
It smelled like home when corn tortillas were cooked in the hacienda and on the BBQ. Tortillas were rolled out and cooked on a comal, a smooth flat griddle.
[Caption]: 4th Graders in the California History & Art Program grind corn and make tortillas to connect with an early ranch lifestyle.
Made by the Mendozas
For four years the Mendozas worked to realize Leo’s vision by constructing ranch buildings, including: Hacienda, Cabana, Cantina, Carriage House, Wash House, Stable and Barn, Deedie’s House and the Caretaker’s House. Look for Cruz Mendoza’s markings on the Hacienda steps and on the porch of the Caretaker’s House.
[Caption]: Word spread that Leo purchased Los Kiotes in 1937. Cruz Mendoza, Sr. arrived with his three sons to contribute their skills in adobe construction.
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Erected by Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. In addition, it is included in the Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 33° 7.121′ N, 117° 14.255′ W. Marker is in Carlsbad, California, in San Diego County. It can be reached from Flying Leo Carrillo Lane, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located within the Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carlsbad CA 92009, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Peninsular Ranges. It is also in the American Borderlands and on the 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.
Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 5, 2026
2. Pais. Agua. Sol. Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Matthew Kelly and the Los Kiotas Ranch (here, next to this marker); The Original Adobe (here, next to this marker); Living Californio (a few steps from this marker); Cowboy Cantina (within shouting distance of this marker); Garage to Classroom (within shouting distance of this marker); Deedie’s Retreat (within shouting distance of this marker); Working Up a Thirst (within shouting distance of this marker); Saddle Up (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlsbad.
Also see . . .
1. Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. (Submitted on September 27, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
2. Leo Carrillo. (Submitted on September 27, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
