National Register of Historic Places
San Francisco Bay Discovery Site
San Francisco Bay Discovery Site is a historic place in San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 1968, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 68000022.
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San Francisco Bay Discovery Site
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About this place
What is San Francisco Bay Discovery Site?
The San Francisco Bay Discovery Site is a marker commemorating the first recorded European sighting of San Francisco Bay. In 1769, the Portola expedition traveled north by land from San Diego, seeking to establish a base at the Port of Monterey described by Sebastian Vizcaino in 1602. When they reached Monterey, however, they were not sure it was the right place and decided to continue north. The party reached San Pedro Creek on October 31 and camped there for four nights, while scouts led by José Francisco Ortega climbed Sweeney Ridge, where they could see over the ridge toward the east, and so became the first Europeans to see San Francisco Bay on November 1.
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Listing details
- Name
- San Francisco Bay Discovery Site
- City
- San Bruno
- County
- San Mateo County
- State
- California
- Listed on the National Register
- May 23, 1968
- NRIS reference number
- 68000022
- Resource type
- site
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 37.60345, -122.45594
When was San Francisco Bay Discovery Site listed on the National Register?
San Francisco Bay Discovery Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 1968.
Where is San Francisco Bay Discovery Site located?
San Francisco Bay Discovery Site is located in San Bruno, San Mateo County, California at approximately 37.60345, -122.45594. See the map above.
Is San Francisco Bay Discovery Site a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. San Francisco Bay Discovery Site is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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