On the southern edge of hilly and lush green peninsula of Point Loma is Cabrillo National Monument. Arriving in the National Monument is paid for (we have Annuall Pass for National Parks) and ends at the Visitor Center parking lot, where a short trail leads to a large monument, which commemorates the landing of English explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo in San Diego, who was the first European September 28, 1554 he reached the western coast of the present United States. Information Center offers film screenings, a large gift shop and stunning views of the bay. Slightly longer trail leads to the old lighthouse (The Old Point Loma Lighthouse) and Western points of view of the ocean during the period from November to March you can watch the migration of whales. Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo - A Portuguese in English service - unfortunately, little is known about the early years of his life. Getting information about it appear in 1519 during the conquest of Mexico and Guatemala by the famous conquistador Hernan Cortes. Cabrillo fought as a captain of crossbowmen there in the battles with the Aztecs. After winning battles, Cabrillo joined the English military expeditions in today's southern Mexico, Guatemala, San Salvador, and eventually settled in the middle of 1530 years Gwatemali.W Cabrillo himself as a leading citizen of the city of Santiago in Guatemala. In 1532 he traveled to Spain where he met and married Beatriz Sanchez de Ortega. Cabrillo returned with her to Guatemala, where he was born two sons. In 1540 an earthquake destroyed the city of Santiago. Report on damage caused by the earthquake written by Cabrillo addressed to the English crown was the first known transmission of secular journalism written in the New Świecie.Cabrillo imported and exported goods, trading between Guatemala, Spain and other parts of the New World. Spain began to look to the north, with the intent to increase his empire. In 1542, Cabrillo led the first European expedition - to explore the west coast of the United States. From earlier results of expeditions - Francisco Ulloa, Hernando de Alarcón and Domingo del Castillo, was already known that California is not an island.
Cabrillo got an order from Pedro de Alvarado - Governor of Guatemala, on a cruise along the California coast under the flag of Spain. Cabrillo hoped to find a fabulously wealthy cities known as Cibola, believed that somewhere on the Pacific coast beyond New Spain, and - he will find roads linking the north Zz Pacific North Atlantic - non-existent "Straits of Annan." Cabrillo expedition began in the port of Navidad, near modern Manzanillo, on 24 June 1542. Cabrillo was accompanied by the crew of sailors, soldiers, Indians, black slaves, merchants, priests, and livestock for two years. The Portuguese had sailed 28 September 1542 for what he called "very well-protected harbor," which is now known as the Bay of San Diego, called it "San Miguel" (later renamed San Diego). Six days later, he left San Diego Bay cruise further north to explore the unknown coast California. His expeditions have helped Spain to continue the expansion of English colonization and empire. Cabrillo visited many islands along the coast - Santa Cruz, Catalina and San Clemente, and he could sail even further north to Oregon. 
came to San Pedro on October 6, Santa Monica on October 9, the San Buenaventura 10th. In Santa Barbara arrived on October 13. On October 17 due to unfavorable winds Cabrillo he turned and hid on the island of San Miguel. Did not go further than the Santa Maria - until November 11. Taking advantage of favorable winds reached the "Sierra de San Martin" - Cape San Martin and Santa Lucia Mountains in southern Monterey County. Storms and strong storm separated the two ships belonging to the Cabrillo expedition. Failed to connect again 15 litopada, probably near Ano Nuevo north of Santa Cruz. The next day, the expedition reached the south, revealing the "Bahia de los Pinos" and "Cabo de Pinos. They are probably today's Monterey Bay and Point Pinos. Cabrillo -18 November turned south, passing snow-capped mountains (the Santa Lucias), and November 23 returned to the marina at San Miguel Island, where he remained for almost three months. Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo died on January 3, 1543 year on San Miguel Island, and was buried probably on Catalina Island. He died from complications of a broken leg from falling during a short skirmish with the natives. Expedition on 18 February 1543 years already under the command of Bartolomé Ferrelo, turned to the north, with favorable winds, arrived on March 1 in the vicinity of Cape Mendocino, and March 5 returned to San Miguel Island. From there, the expedition turned south and came to Navidad on April 14, 1543.
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