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Native Americans lived in the area 8000 years ago, but it was the Portuguese who first explored the coast in 1542.
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Since it was first explored in 1533
Serra explored various regions in North and South America, including California, Baja California, and Mexico. He is famously known for his work in establishing missions in California during the 18th century.
Sailors from Portugal first explored the Atlantic coast of Africa in the 1400's
The east coast of Australia was first explored by Captain James cook in 1770.
Portugal explored the coast of west africa
Sir Francis Drake was known as the pirate El Draque to the Spaniards because of his constant looting of their ships. He landed on the coast of California on June 17, 1579.
The eastern coast of "New Holland" was first explored and charted by Lieutenant James Cook (not yet a captain). Cook claimed the east coast for England, naming it New South Wales.
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was the first man to explore the California coast.