Honoring Point Loma History
La Playa Trail Association was founded to commemorate the oldest commercial route in the western United States.
Our community PROJECTS
Trail Markers
Trail Markers
Trail Markers
70 Registered Historic Sites exist between Ballast Point and the Presidio.
Our goal is to reconstruct, refurbish, and add new markers that identify these historic sites along the Trail.
Presentations
Trail Markers
Trail Markers
Portuguese in San Diego
Our Immigration Story
Talk by Zeca Rodrigues
Tuesday, November 19
4:00 pm
Point Loma Assembly
3035 Talbot Street, Point Loma
Suggested donation $10 at the door
Our Book
Trail Markers
Our Book
Point Loma
Learn more about our community and its rich history, from the Kumeyaay Indians, Spanish explorers, to recent maritime activities.
About Us
About Us
Trail History
Trail History
La Playa Trail Association was founded in 2005 to commemorate the oldest European route along the Pacific Coast. First traversed by Kumeyaay Indians, and later by Spanish explorers, who, under Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, laid claim to Alta California. The Trail stretches from the harbor entrance to Mission San Diego de Alcala in Mission Valley, and beyond. (photo credit: Sande Lollis)
Trail History
Trail History
Trail History
La Playa Trail was in use by the Kumeyaay prior to April 11, 1769, when the Spanish brigantine San Antonio arrived with the advance party of the Portola Expedition. It was the main link between the Mission, Old San Diego, and La Playa, which served as San Diego's first port until Alonzo Horton's founding of New San Diego in 1869.
Our Mission
Trail History
Our Mission
The mission of La Playa Trail Association is to preserve, restore, enhance, commemorate, and educate the public about the Trail and associated historic sites located between Ballast Point and the north side of Presidio Park.
Point Loma - Images of America
$20.00
La Playa Trail Association presents the book Point Loma, an exceptional collection of pictures and commentary that chronicles the history of the Point Loma Peninsula, its neighborhoods, maritime traditions, military connections, development, and people.
Available at many of our local shops, online, and directly through La Playa Trail Association.