You may know that some of the most historic places to visit in California are the missions. There were 21 missions founded in the late 1700's and early 1800's throughout California. Three can be found in Monterey County and one is located in Santa Cruz. One of the interesting discoveries along our Walk The Bay route from Santa Cruz to Monterey was a series of wooden benches along the waterfront leading to Old Fisherman's Wharf. Each bench has the name and founding date of a California Mission. It's already a great walk with boats, people, sea lions, and otters to observe. Now, you can check out the benches and test your knowledge of California history. Another great reason to take a walk.....you never know what you'll find when you slow down and look around.
You may know that some of the most historic places to visit in California are the missions. There were 21 missions founded in the late 1700’s and early 1800’s throughout California. Three can be found in Monterey County and one is located in Santa Cruz.
Santa Clara Mission, founded 1777
One of the interesting discoveries along our Walk The Bay route from Santa Cruz to Monterey was a series of wooden benches along the waterfront leading to Old Fisherman’s Wharf. Each bench has the name and founding date of a California Mission.
It’s already a great walk with boats, people, sea lions, and otters to observe. Now, you can check out the benches and test your knowledge of California history.
Mission San Luis Obispo, founded 1772
Another great reason to take a walk…..you never know what you’ll find when you slow down and look around.
