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San Diego was discovered by Juan Cabrillo on Sept. 18, 1542 when he landed at Point Loma Head. The Cabrillo Monument now pays honor to this explorer. It's a beautiful area with tidepools and hiking.

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After landing in San Diego Bay in 1542, Juan Cabrillo claimed the entire San Diego area for Spain in 1542.

The Cabrillo National Monument honors Juan Cabrillo and is one of the most scenic areas of San Diego.

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Gaspar de Portolà established the Fort Presidio of San Diego on a hill near the San Diego River, in May 1769. In July 1769, Franciscan Friars founded Mission San Diego de Alcala, under the direction of Father Junípero Serra.

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The city as such was not really founded. The settlement grew naturally around the Fort 'Presidio Reál of San Diego', which was established by Gaspar de Portolà in 1769.

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Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded on July 16th, 1769 by Father Junipero Serra.

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In 1542 Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo discovered San Diego Bay. Cabrillo National Monument pays tribute to this explorer.

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Father Junipero Serra. (All Right.)

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yes, in 1904

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Portola

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