Christopher Columbus was the first European explorer to find the Pacific Ocean.
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Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was the first man to explore the California coast.
Spain was the first country to explore the coast of Florida.
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The first European to explore the New Jersey coast was Giovanni da Verrazzano. He was a Florentine who explored North America in the name of King Francis I of France.
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Sir Francis Drake was the first European to see the coast of California. The land was named New Albion and claimed for England, on June 17, 1579.
Juan Cabrillo was sent to explore the west coast of North America by Spain. He embarked on his expedition in 1542, with the goal of claiming new territories and establishing Spanish presence in the region. Cabrillo is best known for being the first European to navigate the coast of California.
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo represented Spain. He was a Portuguese-born explorer who sailed for Spain and is known for being the first European to explore the coast of present-day California in 1542.