Self Guided Field Trips

Plan Your Self-Guided Educational Visit to Cabrillo

IMPORTANT UPDATE:
Please be aware that school groups are not permitted to enter the gift store under any circumstances. This policy helps maintain the focus on educational experiences and ensures equity for all students. Thank you for your cooperation.

Plan Your Visit:

Cabrillo welcomes educational groups interested in exploring the park independently, without participating in Ranger-led programs. While reservations are not required for self-guided trips, your group may qualify for a park fee waiver.

Resources for Your Trip:

• Fee Waiver Request Form

 

Suggested Activities for Your Group

Cabrillo National Monument offers a range of engaging, self-guided adventures perfect for educational groups! From exploring tidepools teeming with marine life to discovering the stories behind historical landmarks, each activity encourages hands-on learning in the park's inspiring natural and cultural landscapes. See the feature images, below, to choose your activity.

 

Suggested Activities

Self-Guided

Adventure Guides

Learn about the Cabrillo Adventure Guides

Self-Guided

In Search of Cabrillo

Learn about the In Search of Cabrillo activity

Self-Guided at the Park

Resource Guides

These resource guides can be used for self guided trips

Self-Guided

Scavenger Hunt

Go on a Scavenger Hunt

Self-Guided

Recycling Activity

Learn about the Recycling Activity

Self-Guided

Tidepool Zonation

Learn about the Tidepool Zonation activity

Self-Guided

4 for Fourth

Learn about four topics at Cabrillo