Sights · Our pick in California

Cabrillo National Monument

National park site·Point Loma, San Diego

Lighthouse and tide pools

About Cabrillo National Monument

Cabrillo National Monument, run by the National Park Service, sits at the tip of Point Loma, with the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, tide pools and views over San Diego Bay.

Why it's on our list

  • Old Point Loma Lighthouse
  • Tide pools
  • Bay views

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Cabrillo National Monument before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Cabrillo National Monument are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Balboa Park6.0 miCycle 39 minCar or taxi 15 min

Location

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