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Cabrillo National Monument

1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
619-557-5450
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Ranked #8 of 201 attractions in San Diego
Type: Monuments/ Statues
Activities: Hiking, Whale watching
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Description: Stately monument honoring Cabrillo, discoverer of San Diego Bay, is located in Point Loma that overlooks the city and the Bay.
Useful Information: Wheelchair access, Activities for older children
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North Street, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

I will show my national park ignorance by saying that I did not know that this place existed. It was not on our "to do" list, but it was recommended by a staff member at the Dolphin Motel. Beautiful, rugged coastline with excellent tide pools to explore, if you like that sort of thing. Volunteers and park rangers are on... More

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Watauga, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

I like state parks, the history of the lighthouse. The view from this location was wonderful, you can see over to Corondo, San Diego, The Cemetary. Like the cliffs. Relaxing

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Murrieta, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Great place to spend and afternoon. The tidepools are a hit with the kids and parents alike. The view from atop Cabrillo Monument is spactacular. If your going to San Diego, this is one of those low spend, high return venues

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Lubbock, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Not a lot to do here but the view is amazing. You drive down past Ft. Rosecrans. There is a statue to Cabrillo and an information kiosk but the point is the view of the Pacific and thevSan Diego Harbor.

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Jacksonville, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

I have spent a lot of time here through the years. The lighthouse is at the end of Point Loma and lights the way in to San Diego Habour.

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Mts of western NC
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

Definitely worth a visit as the viewpoints are spectacular, just save it for a clear day or you will be slightly disappointed with the San Diego views. The lighthouse is rather typical but the monument statue with the accompanying views gets top marks. Plenty of parking.

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san jose, ca
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

Great views of the city, the bay, and the ocean. Very interesting exhibits about the history of spanish exploration of california. Tidal pools for the kids.

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Winter Springs, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

This is definitely a place to visit after the morning fog has lifted so that you can fully appreciate the magnificent view! There is a modest National Park Service fee to enter the park and handicapped parking near the visitor center. The day we visited the theater was showing a beautiful movie about sea life in the tidepools below the... More

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EL CENTRO
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

I have visited this spot since I was a little girl growing up in San Diego. The lighthouse is part of my own history as wwll as San Diego's.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 via mobile

Cabrillo National Monument is quite close to the airport- so after getting our rental car and grabbing lunch at the Harbor Town Pub we stopped here. It was quite nice to be at a high elevation with sights of the city and ocean right after arriving to San Diego. It wasnt overly crowded - mid dat on a Thursday in... More

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