Presidio of San Diego, Spanish colonial fort in San Diego, United States.
The Presidio occupies 40 acres of green space on a hill overlooking Old Town San Diego with views of the San Diego River Valley.
Established in 1769 by Gaspar de Portolá, this settlement marks the first permanent European presence on the Pacific Coast of the United States.
The Junipero Serra Museum within the park contains exhibits documenting the early Spanish colonial period and interactions with Kumeyaay indigenous people.
The park remains open daily from 6 AM to 10 PM, offering picnic areas, walking paths, and educational programs about California's colonial history.
The site served as the residence of Mexican governors from 1825 to 1829, before its structures were abandoned and sold for materials in the 1840s.
Location: San Diego
GPS coordinates: 32.75861,-117.19333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:19
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