Refreshing my review. It's been over six years since my last visit to the historical marker…read more By golly, the marker was moved due to the park remodel. But like the other Yelpers noted, it's moved to a better spot. The spot is right alongside the walking path next to the parking lot. So for folks with mobility issues, they can get to the site a bit closer from their cars. The view towards the Morro Rock and harbor is gorgeous and impressive. The plaque has historical information of the first recorded landing of Filipinos on American land. It occurred in 1587 right in Morro Bay. The Filipino sailors in the Spanish navy were from the island of Luzon. The marker is a plaque embedded in a rock. The area around it has pretty native plants, well purposeful landscaped area. A bit different in its previous spot next to the children's playground.

I appreciate the nod to the Filipino people! The rock/ plaque has been relocated to a better spot;…read moreI first visited in 1999. While the plaque could use some maintenance, it's still worth stopping by for a quick look.

Local Eval: Little did I know, that as a kid staying with my mom in a rustic dive motel in…read morePennsylvania, that 3,000 miles away, in the little town of SLO, was it's first ancestor....and that 1/2 century later, I would call the SLO/Pismo area home. The "Milestone Mo-Tel Inn" was built in 1925 [closed in 1991] & the main building is a historic landmark, which is possibly owned by next doors "Apple Inn". While there were plans to rehab this area, is still not redeveloped yet & is not open to the public. But one can still stop, just before the N101 ramp, & marvel at these testaments to early visionaries of what we have long taken for granted, for almost a century. While there are numerous local and national accounts, I do favor the one done by Smithsonian Magazine in DECEMBER 12, 2016, as follows: "The World's First Motel Was a Luxury Establishment, Not a Dive The first motel was supposed to turn into a chain, but it was quickly overtaken by cheaper competitors. By Kat Eschner SMITHSONIANMAG.COM The year was 1925. Across the country, thousands were touring in their cars. Auto travel was becoming normal. But on this day in San Luis Obispo, a town roughly between Los Angeles and San Francisco in California, something totally new was happening. An architect and developer named Arthur Heineman had spotted a niche in the market. His response: the Milestone Mo-Tel Inn. Heineman created a hotel designed specifically for drivers, writes Eric Zorn for the Chicago Tribune. It had small garages next to several dozen bungalows. Use of one cost a motorist $1.25 per night, about $17.00 in today's money. Heineman shortened "motor hotel" down to "Mo-Tel," and a term was born. It was luxurious for the 1920s, wrote Kristin Jackson for the The Seattle Times two years after the motel closed in 1991. "It cost $80,000 to build in its ornate Spanish-mission style, with a three-tiered bell tower, white pillars, and a tree-fringed courtyard," she wrote. "In those days most American car travelers still were staying in campgrounds or tiny wood cabins (some about the size and style of chicken coops) that were clustered by a gas station or general store." Up to 160 people could stay at the motel. According to David Middlecamp of the Tribune, units had modern conveniences like showers, central heating and carpet, he writes, and there were even rooms for chauffeurs. Jackson spoke to Marcella Faust, who as a young woman was one of the establishment's first waitresses. Faust described how the waitresses were dressed--"Spanish-style," including a vest and a "big hat with roses on it"--and their varied tasks, which included handing out brochures at the roadside. "We'd stand out there on the road in our big hats," she said. "My girlfriend would work the cars going north, I'd work the ones going south. They were Model A's and Model T's back then, so they'd have to go pretty slow up the steep hill there. We'd just stand there and wave and hand them the booklets as they went past." It wasn't long before the Milestone had competition from other motels. Heineman had originally planned to open a chain with 18 California locations, Jackson wrote, but he wasn't successful. The Great Depression meant that motel chains opted for less luxe styling, Zorn writes. The Milestone, eventually renamed the Motel Inn, closed in 1991 and then the site fell into disrepair. Even the word "motel" has been slipping out of favor, he writes. But across the country, motels remain part of American road culture. "Motels opened up the American road to those who were neither rugged enough for car camping nor wealthy enough to stay in 'real' hotels," Zorn writes. "In a way that's largely unsung, they aided our transformation to a mobile culture." Hopefully, one day, this wonderful landmark will be rehabbed into a fascinating & historic place to stay, minus Model T cars and chauffeurs!

Nice bit of history. Unfortuanatly you can not see the inside. Perhaps maybe they can post…read morepitcutres outside with the history of the buidling

I have to say this place is pretty well preserved. This was the first Protestant church built in…read moreSan Luis Obispo area and built in 1879 by the pioneers. It was restored and rededicated May 25, 1952. Its gated but when we went , it was unlocked. But the church itself was locked. I would love to see what it look like inside. It's at the corner of Airport Rd and Adobe Rd. Not to confuse with Estrella Rd. I like history and appreciate well preserved historical sites. There is also a small cemetery in the back of the church in the same premise.

My husband and I had our wedding here in April, 2016. We had such a wonderful experience. The…read morecoordinator helped us out after Centrally Grown canceled on us two months before our wedding. We had our ceremony outside, so I actually exited the Chapel as I came down the aisle.

We try to find something new to see or something new to do each time we go to Cambria for our…read morevacations. On the East Village off of Main Street, we always drive by this steep hill and have always seen the sign for "Santa Rosa Chapel & Cemetery". So this year we decided to drive up the hill and check it out! A great find to learn more about this town's history! The little chapel can be used for weddings! It was built back in 1870 and had been there since! An old cemetery is also located atop the hill behind the chapel. We took a stroll to check it out and was able to see a few familiar family names. And finally figured that Fiscalini Ranch Preserve was named after the Fiscalini family! I always wondered where that name came from!

Town of 12.... Dairy is gone but ceramic shop, glass shop…read morewith craftspeople working a small coffee shop and a closet sized post office. Dairy has an ice cream truck but not on Tuesdays. It's worth the stop for old central coast california

We always like stopping by Harmony with family or friends that have never been there. It's such a…read morecute little place. It just cracked them up that it says "Population 18!" We took some cute pictures and looked through the shops. It doesn't take too long, but it's definitely a place to stop by when you're in the area. 7/29/26

Crystal clear view of SLO and Morro Bay. Stunning! Difficult bike ride to the top but the view was…read moreworth the sore legs!

An amazing drive. I took it back and forth just to soak it all in. You can get wine and apple cider…read moreat the See Canyon end. You're also close to the beach on that side. I'd advise going early so you can look at the vistas and then head to the beach. At the end of the day head back so you can get some drinks for the evening. https://www.youtube.com/@artsyfartsy7036/videos

Awesome original Adobe with exposed brick along the San Luis Obispo Creek and next to the Mission…read moreSan Luis Obispo.

I have had the chance to visit this lighthouse many times when I was younger and love the views of…read morethe harbor from there. Lighthouses like this one are historically significant as a beacon for boaters. The lighthouse lens is no longer in the building as the local museum if I recall houses it now. Anyhow, there is a lot of wildlife there. I have seen foxes there more than once.

Really wonderfully maintained lighthouse that is available for tours. The docents are informative…read moreand engaging with their knowledge of the area and it's significance. It's a beautiful ride to the lighthouse and some nice views all around. Order tickets online as they do sell out.