Guidebook

Near this spring, the first Christian baptism in Alta California was performed by Padre Francisco Gómez, a member of the Portolá Expedition, in 1769.

Location

Site and Plaque in Camp Pendleton, on Cristianitos Road, 0.4 Miles N. of San Mateo Road; A second plaque is located at 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente.
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Notes

The second plaque has been moved from the Civic Center on Avenida Presidio, to the Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens at 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente.

CHL 562- Sign that marks the turnout on Cristianitos Road

CHL 562- Sign that marks the turnout on Cristianitos Road

CHL #562 La Cristianita Marker

California Historical Landmark #562 La Christianita (La Cristianita)

CHL #562 La Cristianita information

CHL 562 La Cristianita Site

CHL 562 La Christianita plaque

Site of second olaque

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens at 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente.

CHL #562 La Cristianita second marker

CHL 562 La Cristianita second plaque