2/13/2023 0 Comments San andreas fault![]() ![]() The region surrounding San Juan Bautista is host to rocks of all types (igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic). The historic downtown area is built on a rising crustal block on the west (Pacific) side of the San Andreas Fault. Geologically, the region around and including "San Juan" is spectacular. This fieldtrip report is a guide to the town's natural and cultural history (two topics that cannot be justifiably separated!). At the entrance to the town is a sign that calls itself "the City of History" -for good reason. Field trip overview: San Juan Bautista is one of the oldest towns on the Central Coast of California. ![]()
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