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In the late 15th century into the 16th century, Europeans from several countries traveled the globe<\/span> in search of new trading routes. Spain had several explorers who came to the North American continent. Hernan Cortes made many discoveries in Mexico, and Francisco Vazquez de Coronado became well known for his stories about the seven cities of gold. The first explorer to set foot in what is now known as California was Juan Rodr\u00edguez Cabrillo<\/span>. Questions have risen regarding whether Cabrillo was Portuguese or Spanish. In one biography, it is said he was probably born in Seville, Spain. In either case, his history is important to our history.<\/p>\n Get out on the water and celebrate as well.\u00a0 We provide a variety of tours on luxury yachts for various size groups.<\/p>\n After setting sail in his three ships: the San Salvador, the La Victoria, and the San Miguel sailing under the Spanish flag, he entered an area where no Spanish ships had been before in September of 1542. On the 28th of September, he landed in what is now San Diego Bay and named it San Miguel.<\/p>\n In San Diego, the Cabrillo National Monument<\/span> has been created commemorating his first landing in California. The monument features a statue of Cabrillo, a plaque honoring him, and a museum that highlights him and his voyages.<\/p>\n Also commemorating the explorer, San Diego holds The Cabrillo Festival every year that features food booths with Mexican, Native American, Portuguese, and Spanish food. Other booths showcase many different artistic items, and historic information about the time period. Activities include colorful dances educational activities, cultural demonstrations, and folkloric performances.<\/p>\n The highlight of the Festival is the re-enactment of Cabrillo\u2019s landing <\/span>on the shores of San Diego Bay. Cabrillo, his soldiers, and a priest sail into the bay on the San Salvador (represented by the ship Californian), and once again claim the land for Spain. In 2015 the Port of San Diego plans to have a replica of the San Salvador<\/span> ready to participate in the festival. This is a great video describing the project.<\/p>\nJuan Cabrillo Lands in San Diego<\/h2>\n
Cabrillo Festival in San Diego<\/h2>\n