Illustrated maps of California and Mexico native tribes and the Spanish Portola Expedition route. Click through the gallery to explore the Coast.
During the Spring of 1769, two groups, Rivera y Moncada / Crespi and over 60 men; and Portola / Serra with over 50 men, marched overland and arrived at San Diego in May and June respectively. They traveled with over 300 animals: horses and mules. Also in the first half of 1769, three Spanish ships were dispatched to San Diego:
- The San Jose: Lost at sea.
- The San Carlos: 62 people (including Costansó); 23 crew, 25 soldiers and 1 padre.
- San Antonio: 28 people; 26 crew and 2 padres.
During the voyage or upon arrival in San Diego these two ships suffered the loss of over 30 men.
