Expedition Camp #85, Mission San Antonio de Padua: Founded in 1771 as the third of the California missions established by Father Junipero Serra, it had nearly 500 neophytes when the Anza expedition stopped in March of 1776. Located in the midst of Fort Hunter Liggett, the setting generally looks much as it did when seen by Anza and his emigrants. The mission serves as a training center for the Franciscan order and is open to the public.

San Lorenzo County Park Agricultural/Rural Life Museum: The museum is located on the Salinas River within the trail corridor and interprets the cultures of the area, including the Spanish period.

Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad: Founded in 1791, this mission is along the historic route. It is within the Costanoan/Ohlone-Esselen and Chalon Ohlone traditional territories.

Expedition Camp #88 and 90, the Presidio of Monterey: Founded in 1770, the Presidio of Monterey was the northern outpost of the Spanish empire. Anza left his colonists to stay here while he recovered his health at Carmel Mission and while he reconnoitered San Francisco Bay. The Anza expedition members stayed at the Plaza de Armas which fronted the extant Royal Presidio Chapel. Most of the original presidio site is owned by the Diocese of Monterey.

Royal Presidio Chapel. This chapel, built with Indian labor in 1794, is open to the public.

Expedition Camp #89, Mission San Carlos de Borromeo del Carmelo. Founded in Monterey in 1770 and moved to Carmel in 1771, this second mission in the California chain was home to Father Serra. He went to Monterey to greet Anza and brought him back to the mission for a rest. The mission is owned and administered by the Diocese of Monterey as a parish church and well–visited historic site. It is in the Costanoan/Ohlone-Esselen Nation traditional territory.

Toro County Park: Situated off State Highway 68 east of Monterey, this park offers equestrian accommodations and provides the opportunity to interpret the Anza expedition.