The Golden Hind

Historical marker location:

101 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Larkspur, California

( Marker can be reached from Sir Francis Drake Boulevard.)

Treasure Ship in Marin.

The state's name is derived from a novel called "Las Sergas de Esplandián," which was published in 1510. The book, written by Garci Rodríguez de Montalvo, tells the story of a mythical island called California that is ruled by Queen Calafia and is said to be filled with gold and precious stones.