Cabrillo National Monument
(619) 557-5450
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr
San Diego,
CA
92106
32.6738
-117.241
Neighborhoods: Wooded Area, Western
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The Editor
Amanda Knoles
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In Short
Located at the tip of Point Loma, this 160-acre unit of the National Park System commemorates conquistador and explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo and preserves the Old Point Loma Lighthouse. Visitors enjoy spectacular views of San Diego Bay and the Pacific gray whale migration. Other activities include exploring the tide pools of the rocky intertidal zone and visiting the museum, which features exhibits on the coast artillery, Juan Cabrillo's exploration and the ecosystem of the area.
User Reviews
Anonymous
November 16, 2005
The Cabrillo National Museum is a great place to go to get a view of the whole of San Deigo. The views are breathtaking. The Point Loma lighthouse was beautifully restored and furnished allowing for a glimpse of how the keepers of the lighthouse lived their solitary lives. They also have displays on how Point Loma functioned during war time. PROS: Breathtaking views CONS: none
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October 19, 2005
The Cabrillo National Monument provides one of the best views of most of the city. The highest point in this park is the setting of an old lighthouse that gives you a fun, historical trip back in time. Many local schools take a field trip to this place, especially during whale migration season. Its a beautiful place to visit, well kept, breathtaking scenery, and really just a beautiful place to spend the day or a couple of hours. Its a great place to go for a hike, but make sure you have on the right kind of shoes (dont try it in heels). There are also places that you can bike around this gorgeous place. Visit on a clear day for one of the best views of the city. The light house even allows you to go up inside of it. The best part about this area, is the tide pools in the area. Just remember not to take anything from the tide pools so that people who visit the Cabrillo National Monument in the future will be able to enjoy them too. There is plenty of room for children to run around and play, and its a great place for a family picnic on a lazy summer afternoon.
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July 31, 2005
This is another wonderful spot to visit when in San Diego. You can see the old lighthouse, and climb through it. You can have a picnic overlooking the Pacific Ocean. You can play in the tidepools. It's a wonderul location to visit!
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Know Before You Go:
Film and slide programs about plants, animals and the history of the area are presented in the Visitor Center daily. Call ahead for times and reservations.
When to Go:
The annual migration of whales occurs from December through February, and February through April is when the coastal sage is in peak bloom.
Save Money:
The Cabrillo Park Pass ($15) provides unlimited admission for one year.
