Old Town in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Casa de Carrillo
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 14, 2026
1. Casa de Carrillo Marker
Presidio Comandante Francisco Maria Ruiz built this house next to his 1808 pear garden late in 1821 for his close relative and fellow soldier, Joaquin Carrillo, and his large family. From this adobe dwelling, in April 1829, daughter Josefa Carrillo eloped to Chile with Henry Delano Fitch. When Ruiz died in 1839 and Joaquin soon afterwards, son Ramon Carrillo sold this property to Lorenzo Soto. It was transferred several times before 1932, deteriorating gradually, until George Marston and Associates restored the house and grounds and deeded them to the City of San Diego as a golf course.
Erected 1994 by State Department of Parks and Recreation, San Diego City Department of Parks and Recreation, and Squibob Chapter E Clampus Vitus. (Marker Number 74.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Hispanic Americans • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the E Clampus Vitus series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1829.
Location. 32° 45.387′ N, 117° 11.8′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Old Town. It can be reached from Juan Street near
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Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Old Presidio Historic Trail (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Old Presidio Historic Trail (about 500 feet away); La Casa de Pico (about 500 feet away); La Casa de Alvarado (about 600 feet away); Old Town San Diego (about 600 feet away); El Pico Dining Room (about 600 feet away); Kearney Trail (about 700 feet away); Juan Bandini (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.
Regarding Casa de Carrillo. The clubhouse at Presidio Hills Golf Course is the "Casa de Carrillo" California Historical Landmark. It was built in 1802 and was the residence of Josefa Carrillo. It is the oldest adobe dwelling in San Diego. In 1932 the land was owned by George Marston who was a famous San Diego merchant. He hired the prolific golf course architect William "Billy" Bell to build an 18 hole par 3 course. It was one of the first par 3 courses in the United States.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, February 14, 2021
2. Casa de Carrillo Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 14, 2026
3. Casa de Carrillo Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 30, 2015
4. Rear of Casa de Carrillo Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 30, 2015
5. Casa de Carrillo
Marker is partially visible in the background, under the red umbrella.
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 14, 2026
6. Casa de Carrillo
courtesy San Diego Historical Society, 1908
7. Casa de Carrillo - 1908
Before it was restored in 1929.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 30, 2015
8. Garden House Plaque
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 14, 2026
9. Sign at Parking Lot
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 2,142 times since then and 87 times this year. Last updated on April 17, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1. submitted on March 15, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on February 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3. submitted on March 15, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4, 5. submitted on April 8, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 6, 7. submitted on March 15, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 8. submitted on April 8, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 9. submitted on March 15, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
