El Camino Real, also known as the California Missions Trail, is a historically significant route in California that connects 21 missions. Construction began in 1769, and the road's path often changed due to weather and tides. This journey offers a glimpse into California's past and showcases panoramic ocean views, wildflower fields, and vineyards. Historic bell markers from 1906 mark the highway. Each mission influences its surrounding area, from architecture to local produce, making the trail a vital part of the state's history and one of its original road trips.
Traveling El Camino Real affords a one-of-a-kind glimpse into the state's past. 'The California Missions Trail links so much of our history together,' says David Bolton.
El Camino Real is also now known as the California Missions Trail, but the highway offers so much more than just a history lesson. A drive along the trail showcases panoramic ocean views, fields of colorful wildflowers, and sprawling vineyards.
'The California Missions Trail is just one facet of our state's rich history, and one of the original road trips travelers can experience today,' says Visit California president Caroline Beteta.
The road aimed to connect the 21 missions that dotted the California coast, serving a crucial role in the early days of Spanish rule in California.
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