Shell Beach in Pismo Beach in San Luis Obispo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza
Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 1, 2026
1. Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza Marker
Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza by decree of Carlos III of Spain led an expedition to this site - the mission being to colonize the San Francisco Bay Area
De Anza Expedition 1775 - 1776
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.
Location. 35° 8.46′ N, 120° 38.367′ W. Marker is in Pismo Beach, California, in San Luis Obispo County. It is in Shell Beach. It is at the intersection of Price Street and Hinds Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Price Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 Price Street, Pismo Beach CA 93449, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the 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, on the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Armed Forces Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Pismo Beach Pier Plaza (approx. ¼ mile away); History of Pismo Clams in California (approx. 0.3 miles away); The History of Pismo Beach Wharf and Pier (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dr. Rudolf W. Gerber Memorial Park (approx. 3 miles away); Southern Pacific Railroad Depot (approx. 3 miles away); Oceano Depot (approx. 3 miles away); Oceano Honor Roll (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pismo Beach.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 1, 2026
2. Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 1, 2026
3. Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 2, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
