Historical Marker
The Helms Building
Historical marker location:
8703-35 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, California
( Marker is at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Helms Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Washington Boulevard.)
Marker installed: 1997
The first European to set foot in California was Juan RodrÃguez Cabrillo, a Portuguese explorer sailing for the Spanish crown. He arrived in what is now San Diego Bay in 1542 and explored the coast for several months.