Cabrillo National Monument
Climbing out of his boat and onto shore in 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo stepped into history as the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States. In addition to telling the story of 16th century exploration, the park is home to a wealth of cultural and natural resources. Join us and embark on your own Voyage of Exploration.
FROM DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO Take Harbor Drive past the airport Turn left onto Rosecrans Street Turn right onto Canon Street Turn left onto Catalina Blvd. (also known as Cabrillo Memorial Drive) Follow Catalina Blvd. all the way to the end
- Biking
- Road Biking
- Hiking
- Living History
- Reenactments
- Historic Weapons Demonstration
- First Person Interpretation
- Junior Ranger Program
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Gift Shop and Souvenirs
- Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite
- National Cemetery
- Explorers and Expeditions
- Maritime
- Coastal Defenses
- Maritime - Military
- Lighthouses
- Ships and Shipwrecks
- Military
- Monuments and Memorials
- Animals
- Birds
- Oceans
- Whales
- Scenic Views
Rocky Intertidal Zone
Low Tide at the Tidepools
Sunset at Cabrillo
Sunset at Cabrillo
Dusk at the Old Point Loma Lighthouse
Dusk over the Old Point Loma Lighthouse
Old Point Loma Lighthouse
Spring flowers in front of Old Point Loma Lighthouse
View from Cabrillo
View looking over to Coronado from Cabrillo
Pelican Point
Pelican Point at Cabrillo National Monument