***About Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo

***: Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo was a navigator and explorer, known primarily for his work in service of Spain during the mid-16th century. Credited with the European discovery of what is now the West Coast of the United States, Cabrillo’s expedition in 1542 marked significant milestones in maritime history. His landing at San Diego Bay was historic, recognizing him as the first European to set foot on the west coast of what would become the United States. The monument depicted honors his exploration and the impact it had on expanding the geographical knowledge of the time.

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