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Cabrillo National Monument


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 274 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
Dallas_Traveler3   21 contributions
Dallas, Texas
Aug 31, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Spectacular view of San Diego from high above the city. Very reasonable admission to get in. I believe it was $5 per car. They have a lighthouse that you can go in and see what the life of a lighthouse keeper would have been like many years ago. Don't miss the tidepools down below. The rock formations are beautiful and... more

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5 of 5 stars
grlips   7 contributions
Palm Harbor, FL
Aug 14, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

What a wonderful place to visit. The views of San Diego Bay and the Pacific Coast were amazing. The hike to the lighthouse and the tour of same was worthwhile. Don't miss the tidal pool area. The National Military Cemetery is impressive also. Don't forget the binoculars and the camera. more

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4 of 5 stars
Krissy1983   74 contributions
NJ
Aug 5, 2009

We drove to Cabrillo and stopped at the visitors center. There wasn't much to do, once we were there except look at the views, which were breathtaking. Definitely worth the drive. more

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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   15 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   17 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   35 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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Cabrillo National Monument Address

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