Cabrillo National Monument

Climbing out of his boat and onto shore in 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo... more on Member: hemav

This day-use park is rich in cultural and natural resources, and because of its location, it features a rather biologically diverse ecosystem... more on Dogfriendly.com

The Cabrillo National Monument commemorates the landing of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo at San Diego Bay on September 28, 1542. This event marked the first time that a European expedition had set foot on what later became the west coast of the United States.... more on wikipedia

0	Cabrillo National Monument (2004) ...the modern informative visitor center and knowledgeable rangers help you learn... Zagat , a user of Zagat, Read full review on Zagat

Cabrillo National Monument lies at the tip of the Point Loma Peninsula, just west of the city of San Diego The drive to Cabrillo National Monument will take you through diverse areas that tell of the Point Loma peninsula���s history. In Spanish, ���loma��� means ���hill,��� and is a fitting description of the rolling topography of the area. Archaeological remnants tell of human occupation of the Point as far back as 7,000 years. In 1797, the Spanish constructed Fort Guijarros on the eastern side of the peninsula, as a means of guarding the entrance to the harbor. Fifty-five years later, in 1852, the southern portion of Point Loma was set aside as a military reservation. Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery was established in 1934 and today honors over 86,000 veterans and dependents who are interred there. Residential neighborhoods on Point Loma were originally established by generations of fishermen and remain varied today, with small cottages tucked next to multi-million dollar homes. Catalina Boulevard is part of San Diego���s 59-mile Scenic Drive, and affords spectacular panoramic views of the ocean and city on your way to Cabrillo National Monument. 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 know as Cabrillo Memorial Drive) Follow Catalina Blvd. all the way to the end FROM INTERSTATE 5 NORTHBOUND Take the Hawthorne Street / Airport exit Follow the road to the left under the freeway towards the bay Turn right onto Harbor Drive Take Harbor Drive past the airport Turn left onto Rosecrans Street Turn right onto Canon Street Turn left onto Catalina Blvd. (also know as Cabrillo Memorial Drive) Follow Catalina Blvd. all the way to the end FROM INTERSTATE 5 SOUTHBOUND Take the Rosecrans / Highway 209 Exit Stay on Rosecrans Street into Point Loma Turn right onto Canon Street Turn left onto Catalina Blvd. (also know as Cabrillo Memorial Drive) Follow Catalina Blvd. all the way to the end FROM INTERSTATE 8 WESTBOUND Take the Rosecrans / Highway 209 Exit Stay on Rosecrans Street into Point Loma Turn right onto Canon Street Turn left onto Catalina Blvd. (also know as Cabrillo Memorial Drive) Follow Catalina Blvd. all the way to the end

Cabrillo National Monument is open 365 days a year, including all weekends and holidays, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM., Daily 9am-5pm

Admission : Passenger vehicle $5.00 per vehicle Walk-ins, bicyclists, motorcyclists $3.00 per person
Childrens Programs: The Junior Ranger Program is a fun way to find out more about the park, and is a chance to earn a Junior Ranger badge. For more informations : http://www.nps.gov/cabr/planyourvisit/justforkids.htm
Educational Program: http://www.nps.gov/cabr/forteachers/index.htm