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| Landmark #509 | Contra Costa County | Visited: July 12, 2014 | Plaque? NO. 🙁 |
| What is it? | Who knows? I think it’s a private residence now, if anything is left behind the “No Trespassing” sign! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: In 1835, Don Joaquín Moraga, with his cousin, Don Juan Bernal, was awarded this grant which they called Rancho Laguna de los Palos Colorados – the adobe was completed in 1841. Don Joaquín was the grandson of José Joaquín Moraga, founder and first commandante of the Presidio of San Francisco.
OTHER TIDBITS: The Moraga adobe is also Contra Costa County’s oldest building! This landmark is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: 24 Adobe Ln. Orinda, CA 94563 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~373mi (601km) — 6.3hrs |
| When should I go? | You can’t get in, but you can see the lovely gate barring access whenever you like! |