We enjoyed our visit to the tide pools, but it was a bit cold and rainy. It was still a lot of fun and very interesting to wander around and check everything out. We would have loved to spend more time in the area, but weren't able to. We look forward to going back when it is low tide and... More

Today for our visit to the park the surf was up and the waves crashing in lines at the short made for a wild and windy visit. It was breathtaking, both literally and figuratively. The ocean was spectacular though and I am very glad we made the bit of extra effort to do the walk beside the water as it... More

These are really nice tide pools however parking is horrible! Go early or you will be waiting in your car or better yet park near the visitor's center and do the hike if you come later

What a treat-spent time in the tide pools at the perfect time of year and day for optimum low tide and exploration. Was fantastic to just be near the ocean; walking through the maze of pools and rocks was a bonus. Great way to spend the day. City bus will take you up to the monument, then a 20 minute... More

Fun place to visit with the kids, but be aware, the tides pools are at the bottom of a steep "cliff" and getting down to them may be difficult for little ones. My daughter was 9 when we visited, and even she made me a little nervous. Exciting to see the creatures. Also visit the lighthouse and the small museum.... More

while there you might as well go for a trip to the lighthouse too. really neat, great views and also mysterious happenings beneath your feet with our nations finest at work. go navy

Please visit and bring your kids. You'll enjoy the wonder and beauty of your surroundings and learn something too, if you head up to the Cabrillo Monument. PLEASE be careful, as cyclist ride the area daily, so keep your eye out for us. :)

There wasn't much to see here and it was overrun with visitors. Parking was scarce. Find something else to do in SD. Go to Nor-Cal for better tide pools.

Grab a tide table from one of the many hotels, or surf shops, or fishing stores, or check out the local newspaper to find the time of day when the tide is low enough for you to explore part of the sea often hidden. Certain times of the year the ocean is unusually low, and with sturdy, waterproof shoes you... More