Cabrillo National Monument San Diego

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Cabrillo National Monument is located at the end of Point Loma in San Diego. The drive along Catalina Boulevard (Cabrillo Memorial Drive) takes you past modest homes and million dollar mansions before you enter Fort Rosecrans Military Reserve. From there the road passes through the cemetery and on up to the parking area at the Cabrillo National Monument. If this is your first trip here head over to the visitor center where park rangers and volunteers are on hand to answer questions and suggest things to do. Guided tours are offered so be sure to check with the ranger about the next tour. Most visitors will go off exploring on their own but remember the park is surrounded by a military reserve.

Things to do at the Cabrillo National Monument: Enjoy the spectacular view of the San Diego Bay and Pacific Ocean, Talk a guided tour of the Point Loma Light House, Hike the Bayside Trail (2-miles), explore tide pools and during season this is a great place to watch for migrating gray whales. The 160 acre Cabrillo National Monument is offers one of the best views of the Southern California coast and compared to the cost of other San Diego attractions is a bargain at only $5.00. If your local looking for something to do or a visitor on vacation take the time for a trip along Catalina Boulevard to visit this wonderful national monument.

View of San Diego Bay from Cabrillo National Monument

Cabrillo National Monument is at the end of Point Loma in San Diego. Directions from downtown Take Harbor Drive past the airport
Turn left onto Rosecrans Street, Turn right onto Canon Street, Turn left onto Catalina Blvd. (also know as Cabrillo Memorial Drive), Follow Catalina Blvd. all the way to the end. Catalina Boulevard is part of San Diego’s 59-mile Scenic Drive. Entrance fee of $5.00 a vehicle and $3.00 for walking or bikes helps support the monument. Cabrillo National Monument is open 365 days a year, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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