Purisima Creek is an 8.0mi stream in San Mateo County, California which rises 1.3mi north of Sierra Morena and flows westward to the Pacific Ocean 2.3mi south-southeast of Miramontes Point. Much of its watershed has been incorporated in the Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve.HistoryThe first European land exploration of Alta California, the Spanish Portolà expedition, passed through the area on its way north, camping near the creek on October 27, 1769.TributariesWalker GulchWhittemore GulchGrabtown GulchSoda Gulch
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