The Oreña Adobe

Historical marker location:

39 East de la Guerra Street, Santa Barbara, California

( Marker is at the intersection of East de la Guerra Street and Anacapa Street on East de la Guerra Street.)

1849.

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.