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201 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Roy Campanella — Number Retired on June 4, 1972 — 39 —
Near Vin Scully Avenue, 0.3 miles east of Stadium Way.
202 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Sandy Koufax — Number Retired on June 4, 1972 — 32 —
Near Vin Scully Avenue, 0.3 miles east of Stadium Way.
203 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Tommy Lasorda
Near Vin Scully Avenue east of Stadium Way.
204 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Tommy Lasorda — Number Retired on August 15, 1997 — 2 —
Near Vin Scully Avenue, 0.3 miles east of Stadium Way.
205 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Vin Scully — November 29, 1927 — to August 2, 2022 —
Near Vin Scully Avenue, 0.3 miles east of Stadium Way.
206 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Walter Alston — Number Retired on June 5, 1977 — 24 —
Near Vin Scully Avenue east of Stadium Way.
207 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, El Sereno — Ascot History — Legion Ascot Speedway — 1927 - 1936 —
Near Multnomah Street, 0.3 miles east of Soto Street, on the left when traveling east.
208 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Fairfax — 1167 — Gilmore Field
Near Beverly Boulevard at Genesee Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
209 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Griffith Park — 100 Years of Golf in Griffith Park — 1914-2014
Near Griffith Park Drive, 1 mile north of Crystal Springs Drive, on the right when traveling north.
210 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Griffith Park — The Birth of The Curse — Babe Ruth
Near Griffith Park Drive, 1 mile north of Crystal Springs Drive, on the right when traveling north.
211 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Hollywood — Los Angeles Dodgers — Award of Excellence
On Hollywood Boulevard just west of Highland Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
212 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Playa del Rey — Dockweiler Hang Gliding Center
Near Vista Del Mar, 0.6 miles south of Imperial Highway.
213 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Rancho Park — Arnold Palmer — Took a 12 on This Hole
Near Pico Boulevard at Patricia Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
214 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — 16 Days of Glory — 1984 Olympics Time Capsule
Near Figueroa Street south of Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
215 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Anita L. DeFrantz
Near Figueroa Street south of Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
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216 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — 197 — Britt Mansion
On Adams Boulevard at Grammercy Place, on the right when traveling west on Adams Boulevard.
217 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — 4 — Chester Washington Golf Course — County of Los Angeles Historic Landmark No. 4
Near Charlie Sifford Drive, 0.3 miles west of Western Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
218 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Citius Altius Fortius
On Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
219 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Dr. Charles Sifford — First Black Athlete to Compete on the PGA Tour
Near Charlie Sifford Drive, 0.3 miles west of Western Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
220 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Elroy “Crazy Legs” Hirsch — 1923 - 2004
Near Figueroa Street south of Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
221 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Exposition Park and USC
Near Trousdale Parkway.
222 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Exposition Park International Community Center — Olympic Swim Stadium
On Bill Robertson Lane north of Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
223 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Exposition Park Rose Garden
On Exposition Boulevard, 0.3 miles east of Vermont Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
224 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Gateway to the Hills
On Vernon Avenue at Crenshaw Boulevard, on the left when traveling west on Vernon Avenue.
225 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Holiday Bowl
On Crenshaw Boulevard north of Coliseum Street, on the right when traveling north.
226 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Jackie Robinson — 1919 - 1972
On Figueroa Street south of Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
227 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Jim Murray — 1919 - 1998
Near Figueroa Street south of Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
228 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Joan Benoit Samuelson — 1984 Olympic Marathon Champion
Near Figueroa Street south of Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
229 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — John C. Argue — 1932 - 2002 — Vanguard of the Olympic Movement —
Near Figueroa Street south of Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
230 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — John C. Argue Plaza
On Childs Way west of Pardee Way, on the right when traveling west.
231 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Kenneth F. Hahn — Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission 1953-1992 — "Champion of the People" —
Near Figueroa Street south of Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
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232 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Los Angeles Coliseum Mercy Bowl
Near Figueroa Street south of Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
233 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Los Angeles Dodgers — 1959 World Baseball Champions
Near Figueroa Street south of Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
234 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
On Figueroa Street at Exposition Park Drive, on the right when traveling south on Figueroa Street.
235 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — 960 — Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Near Figueroa Street south of Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
236 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Los Angeles Sports Arena — 1959 - 2016
On Exposition Park Drive just west of Figueroa Street, on the left when traveling west.
237 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Pete Rozelle — 1926 - 1996
Near Figueroa Street south of Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
238 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Peter Ueberroth — President, Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee — Board Chair, United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee —
Near Figueroa Street south of Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
239 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Rafer Johnson — University of California, Los Angeles — UCLA —
Near Figueroa Street south of Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
240 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Rams Reunion — Celebrating 70 Years of Rams Football
Near Figueroa Street south of Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
241 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — University of Southern California
On 34th Street just east of Hoover Street, on the right when traveling east.
242 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Vin Scully
Near Figueroa Street south of Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
243 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — W.R."Bill" Schroeder — 1904 - 1987 — Creator and Director of Helms Athletic Foundation —
Near Figueroa Street south of Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
244 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Wrigley Field — Los Angeles — 1925-1969 —
On San Pedro Street north of 42nd Place, on the right when traveling north.
245 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Venice — Joe Weider — Godfather of Bodybuilding
Near Ocean Front Walk south of 18th Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
246 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Venice — Muscle Beach Venice — 75th Anniversary Time Capsule
Near Ocean Front Walk south of 18th Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
247 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Venice — Muscle Beach Walk of Fame
On Ocean Front Walk south of 18th Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
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248 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Venice — Venice Corner Ball Park
On South Venice Boulevard at Ocean Avenue, on the right when traveling east on South Venice Boulevard.
249 California, Los Angeles County, Monterey Park — Monterey Park Olympic History
On Newmark Avenue at Ramona Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Newmark Avenue.
250 California, Los Angeles County, Pasadena — Pasadena Robinson Memorial — Jackie and Mack Robinson — Bronze Scultpures, 9 ft by 6 ft by 7 ft, 2,700 lbs each —
On North Garfield Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
251 California, Los Angeles County, Pasadena — Tournament Park — Historical Site
Near Wilson Avenue, 0.2 miles south of California Boulevard, on the left when traveling south.
252 California, Los Angeles County, Pasadena, Catalina Villas — Tournament of Roses History Walk
On North Lake Avenue at Locust Street, on the right on North Lake Avenue.
253 California, Los Angeles County, Pasadena, North Arroyo — 1942 Rose Bowl
On North Arroyo Boulevard, 0.2 miles north of Seco Street.
254 California, Los Angeles County, Pasadena, North Arroyo — An Unforgettable Day — 1999 U.S. Women’s World Cup Team
On North Arroyo Boulevard, 0.2 miles north of Seco Street, on the right when traveling north.
255 California, Los Angeles County, Pasadena, North Central — Jackie and Mack Robinson
On Pepper Street near Sunset Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
256 California, Los Angeles County, Pasadena, South Arroyo — Olympic Flagpole
On Orange Grove Boulevard at Arbor Street, on the right when traveling south on Orange Grove Boulevard.
257 California, Los Angeles County, Redondo Beach, South Redondo — Bill and Bob Meistrell
On Portofino Way, on the right when traveling east.
258 California, Los Angeles County, Redondo Beach, South Redondo — George Freeth — First Surfer in the United States
Near Torrance Boulevard near Fishermans Wharf.
259 California, Los Angeles County, San Marino — 669 — Los Robles — The Oaks
On Montrobles Place east of Los Robles Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
260 California, Los Angeles County, Santa Monica, North of Montana — Olympiad Rose Bush
Near Ocean Avenue at Palisades Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
261 California, Los Angeles County, Sun Village — 10 — Jackie Robinson Park — Community Building
Near East Avenue R west of 90th Street East, on the right when traveling west.
262 California, Marin County, San Anselmo — Paul Chirone — 1913 - 1990
On San Anselmo Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
263 California, Marin County, Tiburon — Bowling and Dollars
On Perimeter Road, on the right.
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264 California, Marin County, Tiburon — Play Games
On Perimeter Road, on the right when traveling north.
265 California, Marin County, Tiburon — Samuel Blake Chapman — Genuine Hometown Hero
On Tiburon Boulevard (California Route 131) at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Tiburon Boulevard.
266 California, Merced County, Gustine — Gustine High School
Near North Avenue at Sixth Street, on the right when traveling west.
267 California, Mono County, June Lake — Carson’s Camp
Near June Lake Lupe (State Highway 158).
268 California, Mono County, Mammoth — Dave McCoy
On Minaret Road (Route 203) 3 miles west of Mammoth Lakes, on the left when traveling west.
269 California, Mono County, Mammoth Lakes — McGee Mountain Rope Tow #34
On Crowley Lake Drive, on the right when traveling south.
270 California, Monterey County, Monterey — John “Bricky” Crivello — 1911-2005
Near Custom House Plaza.
271 California, Monterey County, Monterey — Trains and Canneries — Historic Cannery Row
Near Cannery Row.
272 California, Monterey County, Pebble Beach — Sam Morse
On 17-Mile Drive, on the right when traveling north.
273 California, Nevada County, Norden — 16c — Cal Lodge
On Donner Pass Road, on the right when traveling east.
274 California, Nevada County, Norden — 18 — Sugar Bowl
On Donner Pass Road, on the right when traveling east.
275 California, Nevada County, Norden — 26 — Sugar Bowl Academy — Hwy 40 Scenic Bypass
On Donner Pass Road at Old Donner Summit Road, on the right when traveling east on Donner Pass Road.
276 California, Nevada County, Norden — 21 — The Lodge at Sugar Bowl
On Donner Pass Road, on the right when traveling east.
277 California, Nevada County, Norden — 20 — The Magic Carpet
On Donner Pass Road, on the right.
278 California, Nevada County, Norden — 16b — Tri Lodges
On Donner Pass Road, on the right when traveling east.
279 California, Nevada County, Soda Springs — HEV-003 — Western America Skisport Museum — California Point of Historical Interest HEV-003
Near Bunny Hill Drive.
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280 California, Nevada County, Truckee — What Made Her Do It? — First Woman to Swim Donner Lake
On South Shore Drive near Old Highway Drive.
281 California, Orange County, Anaheim, Anaheim Resort — Gene Autry
Near Gene Autry Way east of State College Boulevard.
282 California, Orange County, Dana Point — Bruce Brown (1937-2017) — Surf Filmmaker
On Pacific Coast Highway (California Route 1) south of Del Obispo Street, on the right when traveling north.
283 California, Orange County, Dana Point — Don Hansen, Dana Wharf Sportfishing — 40th Anniversary 1971-2011
Near Golden Lantern Street south of Dana Point Drive, on the left when traveling south.
284 California, Orange County, Dana Point — Donald K. Hansen — (1934-2022)
Near Golden Lantern.
285 California, Orange County, Dana Point — Hobie Alter / The Surfboard King
On Pacific Coast Highway (California Route 1), on the right when traveling north.
286 California, Orange County, Dana Point — Hobie Cat / Innovation and Hard Work
On Pacific Coast Highway (California Route 1), on the right when traveling north.
287 California, Orange County, Dana Point — John Severson (1933-2017) — Artist, Photography, Writer, Filmmaker
On Pacific Coast Highway (California Route 1), on the right when traveling north.
288 California, Orange County, Dana Point — Phil Edwards (b. 1938) — Effortless Style and Famous Footwork
On Pacific Coast Highway (California Route 1), on the right when traveling north.
289 California, Orange County, Dana Point — Surfin' Dana Point — The Waves Were Killer
On Pacific Coast Highway (California Route 1) west of Doheny Park Road, on the right when traveling north.
290 California, Orange County, Dana Point — The Endless Summer — Surfing's Greatest Film was Born in Dana Point
On Pacific Coast Highway (Route 1) west of Doheny Park Road, on the right when traveling west.
291 California, Orange County, Fullerton — Amerige Park
Near Commonwealth Avenue west of Highland Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
292 California, Orange County, Huntington Beach — Duke Kahanamoku — August 24, 1890 - January 22, 1968
On Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Pacific Coast Highway.
293 California, Orange County, Ladera Ranch — Reese Joseph Imhoff
Near Trabuco Creek Road, on the left when traveling south.
294 California, Orange County, Laguna Beach — Redwood Surfboard
Near Gaviota Drive near Anita Street.
295 California, Orange County, Mission Viejo — Florence "Flo-Jo" Joyner Memorial
Near Olympiad Road at San Marcos, on the right when traveling north.
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296 California, Orange County, Mission Viejo — Florence Joyner Olympiad Park
Near Olympiad Road at San Marcos, on the right when traveling north.
297 California, Orange County, Mission Viejo — Men's Individual Road Race
On Olympiad Road west of Marguerite Parkway, on the right when traveling east.
298 California, Orange County, Mission Viejo — Women's Individual Road Race — Mission Viejo • July 29, 1984
On Olympiad Road just south of Marguerite Parkway, on the right when traveling south.
299 California, Orange County, Mission Viejo — World Cup Soccer Training Facility — Historical Site
On La Paz Road, on the right when traveling west.
300 California, Orange County, Newport Beach — Hang Gliding
Near San Miguel Drive, 0.3 miles north of Port Sutton Drive, on the right when traveling north.

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