Cabrillo National Monument - San Diego Landmark

Full Amenity List

• Weddings
• Guided Tours
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Visitor Center
• Restrooms

Descriptions from Across the Web

• Climbing out of his boat and onto shore in 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo stepped into history as the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States. In addition to telling the story of 16th century exploration, the park is home to a wealth ... more on Nps.gov
• Cabrillo National Monument, at the entrance to San Diego Bay, marks the spot where Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, a Portuguese explorer sailing under the flag of Spain, discovered California in 1542.Today, it is a San Diego's National Park, covering approximately 160 acres including hiking trails, tide... more on GoCityKids.com
• This day-use park is rich in cultural and natural resources, and because of its location, it features a rather biologically diverse ecosystem creating habitats for a vast variety of plant, bird, marine life, and wildlife. The park rests on 160 acres at the southern-most tip of a peninsula, and is... more on DogFriendly.com
• Breathtaking views mingle with the early history of San Diego, which began when Juan Rodr�guez Cabrillo arrived in 1542. His statue dominates the tip of Point Loma, 422 feet above sea level, which is also a vantage point for watching migrating Pacific gray whales en route from the Arctic Ocean ... more on Frommers
• Delight in magnificent views while exploring California history at this 144-acre preserve commemorating Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the Portuguese discoverer of America's West Coast. The visitor center features films and lectures about his voyage, tidal pools, and the gray whales migrating offshore.... more on Weather.com

Directions

Cabrillo National Monument lies at the tip of the Point Loma Peninsula, just west of the city of San Diego The drive to Cabrillo National Monument will take you through diverse areas that tell of the Point Loma peninsula���s history. In Spanish, ���loma��

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Hours

Cabrillo National Monument is open 365 days a year, including all weekends and holidays, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Miscellaneous

• Admission: Passenger vehicle $5.00 per vehicle Walk-ins, bicyclists, motorcyclists $3.00 per person
• Childrens Programs: The Junior Ranger Program is a fun way to find out more about the park, and is a chance to earn a Junior Ranger badge. For more informations : http://www.nps.gov/cabr/planyourvisit/justforkids.htm
• Educational Program: http://www.nps.gov/cabr/forteachers/index.htm

Other Web Resources

• www.nps.gov
• http://www.visitcalifornia.com
• http://www.sandiegonorth.com
• http://www.sandiego.org
• http://www.anaheimoc.org
• http://oaklandcvbtravel.com
• http://www.discoverlosangeles.com