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Cabrillo National Monument


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 265 attractions in San Diego
Traveler Description: Stately monument honoring Cabrillo, discoverer of San Diego Bay, is located in Point Loma that overlooks the city and the Bay.
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Attraction type: Monument, Lighthouse, National park, Other, Park
Activities: Hiking, Whale watching
Address: 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive San Diego, CA 92106
Tel: 619-557-5450
Fax: 619-226-6311

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5 of 5 stars
Greensong 4 contributions
Dallas
Jun 3, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Gorgeous view, interesting lighthouse and museum. Good photo spot. Watched surfers WAY down below and looked for whales with no luck. Some neat remnants of WWII watchpoints. more

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5 of 5 stars
MommaJage 14 contributions
Webster, NY
May 6, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We drove out to Point Loma to visit the Cabrillo National Park. Excellent site with amazing views, a monument to an early Californian explorer, and the Point Loma Lighthouse. The kids participated in the National Parks Junior Ranger Program and this kept them interested and engaged as we explored the park. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy half a day... more

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5 of 5 stars
Fazt 5 contributions
Atlanta, GA
Mar 18, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Don't miss this stop in San Diego. Great views of the Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay. The old lighthouse is interesting. more

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4 of 5 stars
sorsress 4 contributions
Riverside, ca
Jan 5, 2009

If you want to experience the view don't go on an overcast day. I thought the fog would burn off, but unfortunately even by midday it was still too overcast and foggy to really see the view. So I would suggest you check the weather report before taking a trip to the monument. Despite the weather, I am still glad... more

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5 of 5 stars
Shiroh 122 contributions
South Central Orange County, CA
Nov 12, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

From the breezy patio outside the visitor center, one has a great view of the city of San Diego and Naval Air Station North Island to the northeast. On a clear day one can see the distant mountains, also. We watched a submarine come into port, C130s and other aircraft take off, and redtail hawks float on the breeze as... more

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3 of 5 stars
BrussoDallas 13 contributions
Dallas
Oct 19, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This was an OK place to visit. The view of the harbor was great. Driving down the hill was probably the best part because of the shore line. The statue is nice if you're into statues but otherwise I wasn't impressed. more

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4 of 5 stars
robo44 22 contributions
Santa Clara
Jul 30, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

On our recent tip to San Diego, I decided to visit the park as a break from Seaworld and other activities. We were not disappointed. We did not know what to expect, and my 2 kids spent about 3 hours at the park walking, hiking and playing on the rocks, tide pools and lighthouse area. It was totally unexpected, and... more

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5 of 5 stars
writermomNewMexico 4 contributions
New Mexico
Jul 13, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

Incredibly beautiful views...absolutely stunning. Monument has a museum featuring exhibits about early Spanish explorers, plus a lighthouse and keeper's quarters from the late 1800s, complete with furnishings and information about life for the keeper and his family. We didn't get a chance to explore the tidepools (we arrived at the wrong time, later in the day, around 3, and the... more

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4 of 5 stars
ILnaturetrav 24 contributions
Illinois
Jun 17, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

The hike down to the tide pools and along the cliffs was very relaxing. We were there on a sunny day and were able to see some seals and small marine animals. Being from the Midwest, we also enjoyed the flora which is so different from what we were used to. It was especially helpful that the bushes and flowers... more

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5 of 5 stars
tconk40554Vegas 8 contributions
Vegas Baby
Jun 16, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

My family loves going here. You get an awesome view of the harbor and city. We were lucky enough to see the Ronald Regan leaving port right below us as we stood on the point. The light house has a great history and makes for some good photo opportunities. Don't forget to drive down to the tide pools and see... more

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Cabrillo National Monument Address

1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
Tel: 619-557-5450 Fax: 619-226-6311