Route 1 - San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, CA

This national trail commemorates the route followed by a Spanish commander, Juan Bautista de Anza, in 1775-76 when he led a contingent of 30 soldiers and their families to found a presidio and mission near the San Francisco Bay.

Along the trail route, the visitor can experience the varied landscapes similar to those the expedition saw; learn the stories of the expedition, its members, and descendants; better understand the American Indian's role in the expedition, and the diversity of their cultures; and appreciate the extent of the effects of Spanish colonial settlement of Arizona and California.