Summary Portrait of Juan Bautista de Anza seated on a rearing horse. He holds the horse's reins in his proper left hand and reaches back with his proper right hand. On his head he wears a ...

Creating and promoting new tourist destinations in Salinas and the region is the primary initiative of the Salinas Valley Tourism and Visitors Bureau and its partners, according to the bureau.

The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, established by Congress in 1990, commemorates the portion of the expedition route from Nogales, Ariz., to San Francisco.

This discovery fell under the jurisdiction of Captain Juan Bautista de Anza, employed by the Spanish colonial government, who declared it for the Spanish crown and sparked further exploration by ...

October 22, 2015 (Borrego Springs) – Treasure hunters have long been drawn to the Anza-Borrego Desert, seeking gold and precious gemstones. But the real treasure to be found today is La Casa del ...

The name itself carries a story – “Anza” honors Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza, while “Borrego” refers to the majestic bighorn sheep that roam the park’s craggy mountains like ghosts, ...

The park’s name tells you something about what makes it special – “Anza” honors Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza who traversed this region in the 1770s, while “Borrego” refers to the magnificent ...

Originally the region was home to the Kumeyaay Indians. In the 1770s Juan Bautista de Anza led a Spanish colonizers. Apart from the scenic beauty, it's an area rich in history.

The San Juan Bautista Hispanic Festival in Lancaster proceeds with community support after severe weather damaged tents and cars weeks before their kickoff.