Cabrillo National Monument, National park on Point Loma Peninsula, San Diego, United States.
The 144-acre park stands on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, San Diego Bay, and the California coastline from multiple vantage points.
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo landed at this site on September 28, 1542, marking the first European expedition to reach the west coast of present-day United States.
The monument contains exhibits about maritime history, military fortifications, and the preserved Old Point Loma Lighthouse from 1855.
The tidepools area closes at low tide, while the main section of the park remains open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily.
From December through March, visitors can observe gray whales migrating past the peninsula from designated whale watching stations.
Location: San Diego
Inception: October 14, 1913
Website: https://www.nps.gov/cabr/
Operator: National Park Service
Website: https://nps.gov/cabr
GPS coordinates: 32.67306,-117.23861
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:50
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