Landmark information
- Location:
Martini Creek at foot of Montara Mtn, 1/2mi E of Hwy 1, 0.9 mi N of Montara (PM 37.2). - Plaque:
No Plaque - Site:
Nothing Remains - Date First Visited:
4/21/1996 - Date Most Recently Visited:
4/21/1996 - GPS Coordinates:
N 37 33.162, W 122 30.783
About this landmark
From the state:
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.'