Ohlone - Portolá - August 2025 - Existing Condition

August 2025 - Existing Conditions

Vicinity Map for Ohlone - Portolá Heritage Trail Historic Monument Project

Vicinity Map

Project Updates

May 2026

Construction is complete. Dedication event hosted by Parks on April 24, 2026. Project closeout in progress.

April 2026

The contractor is installing monuments and plaques.

March 2026

Contractor is continuing to install structural and landscaping features in preparation for the installation of monuments.

February 2026

Construction efforts have commenced for the Project. Contractor is currently installing structural and landscaping features in preparation for the installation of monuments. 

January 2026

Construction work for the Project is expected to begin in mid January.

December 2025

Construction work for the Project is expected to begin in January 2026.

November 2025

On November 4, 2025, the Project was awarded by the County of San Mateo Board of Supervisors to John Boylan Engineering, Inc.

October 2025

The project has been advertised for bidding, with the bid opening date scheduled on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 2:30 pm.

September 2025

100% Plans, Specifications, and Estimates are being developed. The Project is anticipated to be advertised for bids in late September.

August 2025

100% Plans, Specifications, and Estimates being developed.

July 2025

Developed 90% Plans, Specifications, and Estimates.


Project No. P35I1; Project File No. E5108

Location

Cowell-Purisima Coastal Trail Overlook (Half Moon Bay), Hillcrest Overlook at Crystal Springs Trail (Millbrae), Crystal Springs Overlook (Crystal Springs Dam), Tunitas Creek Overlook (Don Horsley County Park, Tunitas Creek Beach)

About the Project

The Ohlone - Portolá Heritage Trail Historic Monument Project includes the installation of State Historic Monuments at four locations along the Ohlone - Portolá Heritage Trail, as well as interpretive signs at three of the four locations.

Cowell-Purisima Coastal Trail Overlook: Two (2) interpretive panels and one (1) State Memorial. 

Hillcrest Overlook at Crystal Springs Trail in Millbrae: One (1) State Memorial. 

Crystal Springs Overlook at the Crystal Springs Dam: Two (2) interpretive panels and one (1) State Memorial. 

Tunitas Creek Overlook at Don Horsley County Park at Tunitas Creek Beach: Two (2) interpretive panels and one (1) State Memorial. 

Public Works Contact

Alex Zhang
Senior Engineer 
azhang@smcgov.org
650-363-4100

Contractor

TBD

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