PORTOLÁ EXPEDITION CAMP

Historical Landmark

Description:
The Portolá Expedition of 1769 camped October 30 on a stream at the foot of Montara Mountain, which now blocked their way. Needing food badly, here the explorers found a plentiful supply of mussels. They named the camp 'El Rincón de las Almejas.'

Registration Date: 6/15/1932

Location:
Montara
County: San Mateo

Directions:
On Martini Creek at foot of Montara Mtn, 1/2 mi E of State Hwy 1 (P.M. 37.2), 0.9 mi N of Montara

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