Oak of the Golden Dream
historic site
- Material
- metal
- Inscription
- FRANCISCO LOPEZ MADE CALIFORNIA'S FIRST AUTHENTICATED GOLD DISCOVERY ON MARCH 9, 1842. WHILE GATHERING WILD ONIONS NEAR AN OAK TREE IN PLACERITA CANYON HE FOUND GOLD PARTICLES CLINGING TO THE ROOTS OF THE BULBS. THE SAN FERNANDO PLACERS AND NEARBY SAN FEL
- 24.4 mi off the Arroyo Seco Historic Parkway - Route 110National
Overlooks nearby
- Point Grandview · 25 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:58 | 18:33 | 19:06 |
| June solstice | 05:43 | 19:33 | 20:10 |
| September equinox | 06:43 | 18:19 | 18:52 |
| December solstice | 06:57 | 16:10 | 16:48 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles).
34.37704, -118.47136
Elevation 464 m (modelled from terrain)