Carlsbad in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Matthew Kelly and the Los Kiotas Ranch

1868-1923

Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 5, 2026

1. Matthew Kelly and the Los Kiotas Ranch Marker

Inscription.
In 1868 Matthew Kelly homesteaded 174.5 acres in this valley creating the Los Kiotas Ranch. In 1882 he built a second two story adobe home on this site. Nearly 60 years later, the four original walls of that house were preserved and incorporated into Leo Carrillo’s own Hacienda.

In Memory of Lucia Kelly Sippel
1933-2007

A fourth-generation Kelly, Lucia was passionate about history and passing her knowledge on to the next generation. She was a devoted docent who was greatly appreciated for her time, talent, and kindness towards others.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 33° 7.119′ N, 117° 14.256′ 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,

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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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pais. Agua. Sol. (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); Pecking Order (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlsbad.

Also see . . . Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. (Submitted on September 27, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 5, 2026

2. Matthew Kelly and the Los Kiotas Ranch Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 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.