Carlsbad’s Founding Timeline
Carlsbad Founding Timeline: 1542 – Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, sailing for Spain, claims “California” for the crown. 1602 – Sebastian Vizcaino anchors off Point Loma, and names San Diego Bay. 1769 – Sacred Expedition – First written historical document of Carlsbad by Father Crespi 1798 – Father Lausen established the Mission San Luis Rey de Francia…
The Carlsbad Timeline
A Journey Through Time “Every chapter of Carlsbad’s history has helped shape the community we know and love today.” Before 1882 The First People For thousands of years, the Kumeyaay and Luiseño peoples lived along this coastline, relying on its lagoons, creeks, and abundant natural resources. Their connection to the land…