Santa Margarita facts for kids

Santa Margarita is a Spanish name that means "Saint Margaret." It is used for many different places and things around the world, often named after a Christian saint.

Places Named Santa Margarita

Many towns, lakes, and natural areas are called Santa Margarita. Here are some of them:

In the United States

• Santa Margarita, California: This is a small town in San Luis Obispo County.

* Near the town is the Santa Margarita de Cortona Asistencia. This was an important outpost built in the 1700s to support the main Spanish missions in California. * Santa Margarita Lake is also close by, a popular spot for fishing and boating.

• Rancho Santa Margarita, California: This is a city in Orange County.

* Santa Margarita Catholic High School is located in this city.

• Santa Margarita Formation: This is a special layer of rock found in the San Joaquin Valley, California. Geologists study it to learn about Earth's history.
• Santa Margarita Mountains: These mountains are found in San Diego County, California.
• Santa Margarita River: This river flows through the Santa Ana Mountains in California.

In Other Countries

• Santa Margarita Island: This island is located in Magdalena Bay, Mexico.
• Santa Margarita, Samar: This is a town in the Philippines.
• Santa Margarita, Trinidad and Tobago: This is a place in the Caribbean country of Trinidad and Tobago.

Other Interesting Uses

The name Santa Margarita is also used for other things, like:

• Santa Margarita (shipwreck): This was a Spanish ship that sank near Key West, Florida, in 1622. It was part of a fleet carrying treasure.
• Santa Margarita Stakes: This is a famous horse race for Thoroughbred horses held at Santa Anita Park in California.

See also

In Spanish: Santa Margarita para niños

• Margarita (disambiguation)
• Saint Margaret (disambiguation)
• Santa Margalida
• Santa Margherita (disambiguation)