It had always been the intention of Spain to colonize and missionize Alta California, even as far back as the days of Cabrillo in 1542, and when vizcaino, sixty years later, went over the same region, the original intention was renewed.
"The Old Franciscan Missions Of California"
George Wharton James
Believing that vizcaino had made an error in his chart, they pushed on further north.
"The Old Franciscan Missions Of California"
George Wharton James
It was one hundred and sixty-six years since vizcaino had been in this port, and if they left it now, when would another expedition be sent?
"The Old Franciscan Missions Of California"
George Wharton James