Sir Francis Drake Point Reyes

the distinctive shapes of point reyes, drakes bay, , tomales bay seen air

although explorers , spanish trading galleons journeying between philippines , acapulco passed point reyes, anchoring briefly, landing sir francis drake dominates discussion of era of point reyes history. exact location of landing, significant first european landing in northern california, has sparked countless hours of spirited debate spanning 4 centuries. experts believe, however, landed somewhere near area on june 17, 1579 , proclaimed nova albion (new england). likely, validated national historic landmark designation, precise place of drake s landing drake s cove @ point reyes national seashore.