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 link to plaque | CANAL FARM INN Photoset: Flickr Set | Map: Google Map This original San Joaquin Valley ranch headquarters of California pioneer and cattle baron Henry Miller (1827-1916) was established in 1873. His farsighted planning and development in the 1870s of a vast gravity irrigation system, and the founding of Los Banos in 1889, provided the basis for this area's present stability and wealth. 1460 E Pacheco Blvd, Los Banos Note: Plaque in the front parking lot of España's Restaurant. Additional info: España's Restaurant | |
 link to plaque | LOS BANOS Photoset: Flickr Set | Map: Google Map Los Baños (the baths) del Padre Arroyo, visited as early as 1805 by Spanish explorers, was a favorite place for padres from San Juan Bautista Mission during their travels to the San Joaquin Valley. Its name was changed to Los Banos Creek by later American emigrants. The town of Los Banos was established at its present site in 1889, after the post office of Los Banos was built near the creek in 1874. Los Banos Park, 803 E Pacheco Blvd, Los Banos Note: The Milken Museum is next to the park, though I have not visited it. Additional info: Pacheco County Park (aka Los Banos Park) | |
 link to plaque | PACHECO PASS Photoset: Flickr Set | Map: Google Map On June 21, 1805, on his first exploratory journey into the San Joaquin Valley, Lieutenant Gabriel Moraga traversed and recorded this pass. Since then it has been trail, toll road, stagecoach road, and freeway-the principal route between the coastal areas to the west and the great valley and mountains to the east. Romero Overlook, San Luis Reservoir, 31770 W Hwy 152 (P.M. 8.0), 15 mi W of Los Banos Note: No, it's not the GEORGE Romero Overlook. The plaque is to the right of the visitors center, overlooking the reservoir. The parking lot isn't open daily and closes early when it is, but you can park further down the hill and walk up on foot. Additional info: Romero Overlook Visitors Center |