Spanish and Indian place names of California: Their Meaning and Their Romance

by Nellie Van de Grift Sanchez

Las Vírgenes (the virgins). See page [341].

Vista (view), in San Diego County.

Bella Vista (beautiful view).

Buena Vista (good view).

Chula Vista (charming view). See page [42].

Vista Grande (large view), is in San Matéo County.

Monte Vista (mountain view). Improper construction. It should be Vista del Monte (view of the mountain).

Río Vista (river view). See page [289]. Improper construction. It should be Vista del Río (view of the river).

Vizcaíno Cape, named for the celebrated Spanish explorer Sebastián Vizcaíno, who touched at various points on the California coast in the year 1602.