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.'