The American and non-Spanish European designation was Point Arguello, from the name given by George Vancouver in 1793, in honor of José Darío Argüello, then Commandant of the Presidio of Monterey.
Point Arguello, the American and non-Spanish European name for a location, originated from George Vancouver's designation in 1793, honoring José Darío Argüello, who was the Commandant of the Presidio of Monterey at that time.