On Administration Road 0.1 miles east of Teamwork Street, on the right when traveling east.
For decades the distinctive sound of the AH-1 has struck fear in those in opposition to Marines around the world. It has flown in conflict over the skies of Vietnam, Grenada, Iraq and Afghanistan.
With primary missions of close air support and . . . — — Map (db m308260) HM WM
On Vandegrift Boulevard just west of Administration Road, on the right when traveling west.
Developed from the venerable AH-1J "Sea Cobra", the AH-1W "Super Cobra" retained the familiar twin bladed sound that bolstered Marine Resolve and incited terror in those they faced. Since 1986 the AH-1W has participated in a wide variety of . . . — — Map (db m243694) HM
On Boat Basin Road just north of Harbor Road, on the right when traveling north.
This marker is dedicated to the Alligator Marines of the 2nd Amphibian Tractor Battalion who served in World War II
They participated in action against the enemy on Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian and Okinawa
1942 - 1945
May all who . . . — — Map (db m81326) WM
They were the Boys of ’45, Marine veterans of the Pacific Island hopping campaigns, 18 to 21 year olds, and the career Marines who had been at every clime and place. They were the 3d, 4th, and 5th Marine Divisions and Support Units.
They were the . . . — — Map (db m88488) WM
On Administration Road 0.1 miles east of Teamwork Street, on the right when traveling east.
The iconic CH-46, with its unique tandem rotor design, has been flown by generations of Marine Aviators. First taking flight in August of 1962, it has seen extensive action from the rice paddies of Vietnam to the deserts and mountains of Iraq and . . . — — Map (db m308262) HM WM
On Vandegrift Boulevard north of Stewart Mesa/Ash Road.
Panel 1:
This bell marks a place along the original route of El Camino Real, “The Kings Highway”, which connects the 21 missions from San Diego to Sonoma. Suspended from a pipe resembling a shepherd’s staff, the first bell was erected in . . . — — Map (db m50664) HM
An officer of vision who championed the establishment of a permanent Marine Corps presence in Southern California.
In 1914 then Col. Pendleton arrived in San Diego as the commanding officer of the newly formed 4th Marine Regiment. San Diego was . . . — — Map (db m265346) HM
Near El Camino Real (Interstate 5), on the right when traveling south.
Franciscans
• Founded 21 missions in California over a 65 year perios. They founded 1 mission in Baja California, San Fernando de Velicata (1769).
• The first Franciscan mission founded in California was San Diego de Alcala (1769), by . . . — — Map (db m312086) HM
2002
Daniel G. McCollum, OEF •
Matthew W. Bancroft, OEF •
Stephen L. Bryson, OEF •
Bryan P. Bertrand, OEF •
Jeannette L. Winters, OEF •
Nathan P. Hays, OEF •
Scott N. Germosen, OEF •
Water F. Cohee, OEF •
Dwight J. Morgan, OEF . . . — — Map (db m266184) WM
Near Vandegrift Boulevard 0.9 miles north of the San Luis Rey gate, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of
Reckless
Pride of the Marines
Korea
July 1949 - May 1968
SSGT, U.S. Marine Corps Recoilless Rifle Platoon, 5th Regiment
1st Marine Division — — Map (db m266186) WM
On Vandegrift Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
In July, 1769, the Portola Expedition named this area for St. Margaret of Antioch. The Mission San Luis Rey 1827 inventories list a small building in the area. In 1841, Rancho Santa Margarita y San Onofre was granted to Andres and Pio Pico, the last . . . — — Map (db m51107) HM
The Santa Margarita Ranch House Bell. It is not known where the Santa Margarita Ranch House Bell was cast or in what year it was first hung in the arch on the front porch of the ranch house.
It has been suggested that it may have been brought . . . — — Map (db m117060) HM
On Administration Road 0.1 miles east of Teamwork Street.
From the roof of the U.S. Embassy in Saigon in 1975, to the deserts of Iraq and Afghanistan the UH-1 has been critical to Marine Corps operations around the world. First flown in October of 1956, it was adopted by the Marine Corps in 1963. Since . . . — — Map (db m308261) HM WM
