Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail - California


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The 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 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.

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Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail website
Recreation Area Map
Park Email: meredith_kaplan@nps.gov

Phone numbers
Headquarters 510-817-1438
en espaņol 510-817-1323
fax 510-817-1505

Address
Pacific West Regional Office
1111 Jackson Street #700
Oakland, CA 94607