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It follows the historic route of the 1775-76 Spanish colonizing expedition from Sonora, Mexico to San Francisco, CA. Whether urban or rural, the trail offers adventure, diverse cultural perspectives, and an opportunity to experience history.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/juba/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":null,"recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Juan%20Bautista%20de%20Anza%20National%20Historic%20Trail","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/juba/planyourvisit/placestogo.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/6C3282C7-B83C-1360-AB17FCF75CC68F02.jpg","title":"The Anza Trail in San Juan Bautista","alt":"Two people and a dog walk down a dirt trail that cuts into a grassy hill with large trees","caption":"The Anza Trail in San Juan Bautista","credit":"","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/6C4A472D-A1D9-76B3-44AF2EE1BD63C3FA.jpg","title":"San Juan Bautista Trailhead with Equestrians","alt":"equestrians walk down a dirt trail with an Anza Trail marker","caption":"Equestrians walk the Anza Trail","credit":"","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C872DB3-1DD8-B71B-0B6201C88B96A87D.jpg","title":"Anza Trail Logo","alt":"Anza Trail Logo","caption":"The Anza Trail is one of 30 National Scenic and Historic Trails","credit":"NPS","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C873402-1DD8-B71B-0B17F59DE3D57871.jpg","title":"Trails & Rails","alt":"trails & rails","caption":"Anza Trail volunteers ride the Amtrak Coast Starlight to share about California's landscape and history.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/6C87D8F2-FBEF-A731-BC71D0D332A3AA84.jpg","title":"Los Angeles Junior Rangers","alt":"Kids stand holding their Anza Trail Junior Ranger badges","caption":"Kids stand holding their Anza Trail Junior Ranger badges","credit":"NPS photo","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Auto and ATV","Scenic Driving","Biking","Mountain Biking","Road Biking","Guided Tours","Hiking","Horse Trekking","Horseback Riding","Living History","Reenactments","Junior Ranger Program","Park Film","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store","Gift Shop and Souvenirs"],"topics":["Colonization and Settlement","Explorers and Expeditions","Hispanic American Heritage","Immigration","Latino American Heritage","Native American Heritage","Transportation","Trains and Railroads","Trails"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"Administrative Staff Hours","description":"Hours listed are for the Richmond, California administrative office of the Anza Trail (admin office not currently open to public). 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Contact individual sites for hours, directions, and other details.","weatherInfo":"The 1,200-mile Anza Trail connects historic, cultural, and recreation sites from Nogales, AZ, to the San Francisco Bay Area. To learn more, visit http://www.nps.gov/juba. Each site along the Anza Trail is managed independently. Contact individual sites for hours, directions, and other details.","contacts":{"phone":"(510) 232-5050","email":"juba_info@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Santa Monica Mountains Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center","description":"The Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center is located in what once was the ranch stables, which was part of King C. Gillette Ranch. The stables were refurbished to make it a visitor center. In alignment with the Department of the Interior sustainability goals, the building is the first “net zero” visitor center in the National Park Service and worked with the U.S. Green Building Council to qualify the building as a LEED certified facility.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/samo/planyourvisit/visitor-center.htm","lat":34.1028431142,"lon":-118.707515784},{"name":"William Penn Mott, Jr. Presidio Visitor Center","description":"The visitor center is the go-to place to find out what is happening and what there is to do in the Presidio. Discover the Presidio through a large relief map, inspiring video, engaging exhibitions on history and nature, interactive tools, and knowledgeable staff that can help you uncover the incredible array of experiences possible here.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/prsf/planyourvisit/presidio-visitor-center.htm","lat":37.8019962948,"lon":-122.456857244},{"name":"Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center","description":"The Visitor Center is located at the west end of Palm Canyon Dr. Approaching from the west on S-22, make a left at the stop sign at the intersection of Montezuma Valley Rd and Palm Canyon Dr. Follow Palm Canyon Drive to the parking lot at the end. If approaching from the east, Borrego Salton Seaway, follow S-22 through the town of Borrego Springs. S-22 will turn into Palm Canyon Drive. Follow Palm Canyon Drive all the way to the parking lot at the end of the road.","url":"http://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=638","lat":33.258480910196035,"lon":-116.4038813564207},{"name":"Saguaro National Park West - The Red Hills Visitor Center","description":"The Red Hills Visitor Center is a great place to learn about the park and start your visit to Saguaro National Park's West District. Views from the patio are spectacular and overlook the Red Hills and majestic Saguaro cactus forest nearby. Learn more about the unique geology of the Tucson Mountains, get great recommendations on how to get the most out of your time in the park, or explore the park bookstore. General information, park maps, and hiking guides are available in front of the building 24-hrs a day","url":"https://www.nps.gov/sagu/planyourvisit/directionsandtransportation.htm","lat":32.254482,"lon":-111.197318},{"name":"Saguaro National Park East - Rincon Mountain District Visitor Center","description":"Saguaro National Park has two districts geographically separated by the city of Tucson. The Rincon Mountain District (RMD) is often referred to as Saguaro East, while the Tucson Mountain District (TMD) is often referred to as Saguaro West.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/sagu/planyourvisit/directionstothepark.htm","lat":32.18012,"lon":-110.736034},{"name":"Gila Bend Visitor Center","description":"An affiliated Arizona Office of Tourism Visitor Center, travelers can expect to find information about any of the four regions of our amazing State, as well as destination information about Gila Bend. Call (928) 683-2255 for more information.","url":"https://www.visitgilabend.org/museum-visitor-center","lat":32.94455255119356,"lon":-112.72937409615912},{"name":"Griffith Park Visitor Center","description":"Griffith Park Visitor Center, 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90027. Stop by the Visitor Center for information regarding Griffith Park activities, attractions, and permits. You may also call the Visitor Center Permit Office at (323) 644-2050, Tuesday to Saturday, from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm.","url":"https://www.laparks.org/ranger","lat":34.13284549023415,"lon":-118.28032237029947},{"name":"Big Break Visitor Center at the Delta","description":"The Visitor Center is accessible from Big Break Road. It includes hands-on and informational displays about the Delta. The center is staffed by Naturalists and Student Aides who are happy to share information about the park and activities in the area, including wetland walks and adjoining trails. In addition, Big Break Regional Shoreline offers picnic and meadow areas, a small, shaded amphitheater, boat and kayak launch facilities, and a fishing pier.","url":"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/visitor-centers/big-break","lat":38.00984140065354,"lon":-121.72915040630471}],"campgrounds":[],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"san-bernardino-national-forest","km":41},{"slug":"sand-to-snow-national-monument","km":50},{"slug":"tahquitz-national-game-refuge","km":53},{"slug":"santa-rosa-san-jacinto-mountains-national-monument","km":77},{"slug":"seal-beach-national-wildlife-refuge","km":80},{"slug":"coachella-valley-national-wildlife-refuge","km":84}],"hasBoundary":false,"boundarySource":null,"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=juba"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.615Z","alerts":[],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/juan-bautista-de-anza-national-historic-trail/","boundaryUrl":null}