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Point Loma

San Diego, CA
As featured in 3 days in San Diego
Ranked #18 of 193 attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 120 Reviews
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas, Geologic Formations
Activities: Getting married
Description: A lookout point above San Diego Bay and home of the Cabrillo monument.
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San Diego, CA
Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
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Kids had a blast down here - playing in the tidepools, throwing rocks, exploring the sea life and just enjoying the outdoors. More

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Crowley, Texas, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
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My husband and I spent a few hours walking around the tide pools at Point Loma. We had so much fun and saw sea anemones and crabs waiting on the tide to come in. It was truly exciting and a site to see. More

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Calgary, Canada
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

Such a beautiful spot. There's an interpretive centre with a nature movie, information desk, souvenirs, numerous photo spots and a hike to the lighthouse. Drive down to the Pacific Ocean and watch the wildlife. Very interesting. More

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

Point Loma Lighthouse and Cabrillo National Monument offer the most spectacular & best view of all of San Diego. There is a nice Visitors Center and short hiking trails. You do have to continue on the road thru a sign that says there's a military base to get to the actual monument but it poses no problems. ALso visit the... More

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East Wenatchee, Washington
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Nice area. We were looking for beautiful houses to gauk at and we ended up driving through Point Loma we dead ended at a base and turned around. Nice houses but nicer houses in Coronado. More

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Singapore
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

We drove to Point Loma around 4pm and enjoyed a spectacular view of the Ocean as well as a breathtaking view of the city. Make sure you come early as the monument closes by 5 pm. Also walk down the cemetry for that view. More

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Flagstaff, Arizona
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

Point Loma consists of several areas-Ocean Beach a very nice beach community, Sunset Cliffs not only a beautiful place to watch the sunset from but also-during the day-to just sit and watch the sea gulls and brown pelicans, the ships out at sea, the sea waves come rolling in and pounding against the cliffs, and sometimes surfing out in the... More

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Saratoga, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

Our dog LOVED running free and playing with hundreds of other dogs on a clean beach. More

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washington ct
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Once you get off the highway roads are not that great, but the ocean views were worth it. More

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North Andover, Massachusetts
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

There are some breautiful water views and views of the caves from the cliffs at Point Loma More

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