Monument has perfect outdoors recreation, so you could have a good time during your stay. If you need a location to stay Quality Inn Airport/Sea World Area is a fine choice, and folks from La Jolla love to come here.
Dry warm beds await you at Comfort Inn At The Harbor; taking
a little trip to nearby Claibornes Cove is a fine idea. A perfect location right next door to Cabrillo National Monument is ABs Reef, and why not spend some time golfing at a nearby golf course like Presidio Hills Golf Course. A good nearby hotel is Ramada Limited San Diego Airport;
on a good day it's a magnificent idea to spend the day at Crown Point Shores.
There's so much to do here at Cabrillo National Monument that you need to camp here for a while, Morena Mobile Village is a great site for that, and Fisherman Point is around here and always wonderful
to explore. Cabrillo National Monument is a gorgeous spot that is popular with folks from all over. What a location this is for outdoors people. Cabrillo National Monument is a great place to visit for more than one day, Ocean Experience is a great place to camp nearby.
A day
at charming Ocean Beach City Beach close to Cabrillo National Monument is a fine thing to do; if you came to camp Campland On The Bay is a delightful spot to do that. At Cabrillo National Monument throughout the summertime highs are in the 70's; all through summer nights temperatures
are in the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 60's while Cabrillo National Monument nighttime low temperatures through the winter are in the 40's. Cabrillo National Monument is not the only location nearby, Smiley Lagoon is a nearby lake, and why not visit Osprey Point
also while you're here.
On September 28, 1542, Juan Rodriguez 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
in 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 Rodriguez 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. CONTACTS Email - CABR_Administration@nps.gov Fax-
619-557-5469 Write to
Cabrillo National Monument
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive
San Diego, CA 92106-3601 Phone
Headquarters - (619) 557-5450
Visitor Information (TDD) - (619) 224-8211
TRAVEL BASICS
Operating
Hours, Seasons
Daily: 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Open until 6:15 p.m. during the summer, July 4 through Labor Day. Winter and spring are especially good times to visit the park.. The annual migration of gray whales occurs December through February. November through March is
generally the best time to explore the park’s rocky intertidal (tidepool) area. The coastal sage scrub is usually at peak bloom between February through April. Air visibility tends to be clearest in the Winter, and visitors to Cabrillo National Monument often discover spectacular
views of San Diego Bay and downtown, Mexico, and the surrounding ocean during this time. Getting There
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. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Local bus route 26 and taxicabs serve the park.
Weather & Climate
The San Diego coastline generally offers a sunny and mild climate year-round. The ocean, however, can have a strong influence on weather conditions. Visitors should be prepared for cool and windy conditions, even if it is hot and dry further
inland. A gray-marine layer can develop near the coast at any time of year, but this phenomenon is most common in the late spring and early summer. Locals call these times 'May Gray' and 'June Gloom.' Accessibility
The Monument is quite accessible. Ramps are available
throughout much of the park. Special passes are provided to allow vehicles into less accessible view areas. The Visitor Center's rest rooms include an accesible unisex facility and a baby changing room. The historic Old Point Loma Lighthouse, however, is accesible by stairs only.
Audio Station Programs are available in six languages. There are written copies of audio messages, a tactile model of a whale, adjustable phones, and a TDD. Getting Around
Exploration of the park is limited to designated trails in order to minimize erosion and to protect
the dry coastal sage scrub plants from trampling. Cliff edges are extremely unstable and may collapse, causing serious injury to visitors exploring off-trail areas. The intertidal areas are slippery and falls are frequent. Rattlesnakes have been seen in the Monument. FEES/PERMITS
Entrance
Fee
ENTRANCE
$5.00 for 7 Days
Golden Age,Golden Access, and National Parks Pass passports and Cabrillo National Monument annual pass are accepted in lieu of the fee. Tour bus fees vary, depending on bus capacity - contact the park for information: (619) 557-5450.
INDIVDUAL
$3.00 for 7 Days
Golden Age,Golden Access, and National Parks Pass and Cabrillo National Monument annual pass are accepted in lieu of the fee. Children under 17 are free when accompanied by an adult.
CAMPING
No camping
facilities are available in the park.
Private and public camping opportunities exist throughout San Diego County, check a San Diego directory for listings.
LODGING
No lodging is available in the park.
Lodging is widely available throughout
San Diego County, check a San Diego directory for listings.
FACILITIES
Museums
COASTAL DEFENSE MILITARY HISTORY EXHIBIT
Open All Year 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone - (619) 557-5450
Special Programs - Ranger walks and talks
given periodically.
Available Facilities - This small museum tells the story of the 19th Coast Artillery Regiment and efforts to defend San Diego Bay during World War II. It is housed in a former Army radio building. Inside are photographs, a 16-inch artillery shell and
other information about the guns of Point Loma.
OLD POINT LOMA LIGHTHOUSE
Open All Year 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone - (619) 557-5450
Special Programs - Ranger talks given on some days.
Exhibits - The National Park Service has refurbished
the interior the lighthouse to its historic 1880s appearance. Ranger-led talks, displays and brochures are available to explain the lighthouse's interesting past.
Visitor Centers
CABRILLO VISITOR CENTER
Open All Year 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Phone
- (619) 557-5450
Location - Cabrillo National Monument
Special Programs - Films and ranger-led programs.
Exhibits - Cabrillo National Monument, established in 1913, commemorates Juan Rodr?guez Cabrillo's voyage of discovery. A heroic statue of Cabrillo
looks out over the bay that he first sailed into on September 28, 1542, and an exhibit hall explains Cabrillo's life and times.
Available Facilities - The Cabrillo National Monument Foundation Bookstore, auditorium, restrooms, and other amenities available.
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