Cabrillo National Monument

Contact: CABR_Administration@nps.gov
Phone: Headquarters (619) 557-5450
Visitor Information (TTY) (619) 222-8211

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On September 28, 1542, Juan Rodr*guez Cabrillo landed at San Diego Bay. This event marked the first time that a European expedition had set foot on what later became the west coast of the United States. His accomplishments were memorialized on October 14, 1913 with the establishment of Cabrillo National Monument.

The park offers a superb view of San Diego?s harbor and skyline. At the highest point of the park stands the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, which has been a San Diego icon since 1854. A statue and museum in the Visitor Center commemorate Juan Rodr*guez Cabrillo's exploration of the coast of California. In a former army building an exhibit tells the story of the coast artillery on Point Loma. In the winter, migrating gray whales can be seen off the coast. Native coastal sage scrub habitat along the Bayside Trail offers a quiet place to reflect and relax. On the west side of the park is a small but beautiful stretch of rocky-intertidal coastline.

Directions

Plane - San Diego International Airport (Lindbergh Field) serves the area, and is within sight of the Monument. Follow State Highway 209 south, from Interstate Highways I-5 and I-8, to the tip of Point Loma. Major car rental agencies are available in San Diego.


Car - Follow State Highway 209 south, from Interstate Highways I-5 or I-8, to the tip of Point Loma.


Bus - Local bus route 26 comes to the park.


Public Transportation - Taxicabs and local tour companies serve the park.

More info at http://www.nps.gov/cabr

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