Named for Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, it commemorates the first European to set foot on the what is now the U.S. west coast. He explored the West Coast in 1542 including San Diego harbor. This National Monument offers overlooks from cliffs and includes sweeping ocean, harbor and city views. Old Point Loma Lighthouse, a whale overlook (ships also!) and a tidepool area exist on the grounds. The lighthouse is at an elevation of 422' and the park covers 160 acres.

Activities include hiking and sightseeing. Nearby San Diego provides needed facilities. For further information, contact Superintendent, Cabrillo National Monument, 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, California 92106-3601 or call (619)-557-5450 for more information.

All pictures below are from the Cabrillo National Monument, using film and digital cameras. This area is commonly known as Point Lomas. Located very close to the downtown area, this is an excellent location to view the surrounding city of San Diego, the Pacific Ocean, naval ships going to sea and for whale watching.

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Looking to the harbor, naval facilities, Coronado and downtown San Diego from Point Lomas.
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Looking to the harbor, naval facilities, Coronado and downtown San Diego from Point Lomas.

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Looking down steep embankments to the Pacific Ocean. The road below leads to the Tidepools and various other parking areas.
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Aircraft carrier going to sea.
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Aircraft carrier going to sea.

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Looking down the point and out to sea from the Bayside Trail.
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The Old Point Loma Lighthouse.
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Further information can be found at the Cabrillo National Monument NPS page.