Does any modern-day city or monument commemorate Cabrillo?
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Yes, Cabrillo is commemorated in the city of San Diego, California, which was named after him. A large statue of Cabrillo stands on Point Loma, the site of his first landing in California. The city of San Diego also hosts the Cabrillo Festival, an annual event celebrating the city's founding and Cabrillo's role in it.
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