Tustin-Tustin Ranch

The American Indians living in the region when the Spanish first arrived spoke a dialect of the Shoshone language.

Much of Native American culture is only today being pieced together from archeological studies in the area. However, it is known that there had been an Indian village or gathering place around Red Hill.

The first Europeans in Orange County came with the Portola Expedition in 1769. This expedition, which had two padres (including Father Juan Crespi) and a small contingent of the army, set out north to establish the string of missions throughout California. (Father Serra, who was in charge of this project, was not along on this expedition, remaining in San Diego to establish the mission there.)

By the 1880s there were three churches, a fifty-room hotel, a bank, and a horse-drawn tallyho (trolley line) which connected Tustin to Santa Ana. By the turn of the century, groves of apricots and walnuts were gradually being replaced by the more profitable Valencia oranges.

Tustin’s reputation as an area leader in education was begun at this time, with a public school led by educator John Zeke Zeilian. By September 21, 1927, the population topped 900, and the voters elected to incorporate.

During World War 2, three military bases were established in nearby bean fields and unincorporated areas in proximity to Tustin: the Santa Ana Army Air Base, the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station, and the navy’s Lighter-Than-Air Base (where the huge hangers housed coast-

Everyone enjoys a quality dining experience. Tustin is home to some of the best and most unique eating establishments in Orange County. The city has over 18 recreational Parks and Community Facilities making Tustin-Tustin Ranch a very nice city to call Home.

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