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More Cabrillo Trip Ideas

Multiple Parks

A rocky coastline on a sunny day
Duration Half Day
Topic(s) Animals, Birds, Coasts, Islands and Atolls, Maritime, Coastal Defenses, Maritime - Military, Military, Artillery, US Army, US Marines, US Navy, Oceans, Scenic Views, Trails, Geology, Unique Species, Whales more »
Activities Hiking, Wildlife Watching
Type Urban, Inspirational, Volunteer, Outdoors, Group Friendly
Parks Cabrillo National Monument

If You Have...2-4 Hours

Visit the Cabrillo Statue
Take in the panoramic view of San Diego
Visit the Visitor Center
Watch a film in the Auditorium
Visit the Museum
Walk up to the Old Point Loma Lighthouse
Hike the Bayside Trail
Drive down to the Tidepools

If You Have...All Day

Visit the Cabrillo Statue
Take in the panoramic view of San Diego
Watch all three films in the Auditorium
Visit the Museum
Visit the Visitor Center
Walk up to the Old Point Loma Lighthouse
Walk over to the restored World War II Bunker
Visit the Military History Exhibit
Drive down to the Tidepools
Download and listen to one of the audio tours on the NPS app
Explore the tidepools (seasonal activity) or hike the coastal trail

Things to Do at Cabrillo
  • Cabrillo National Monument

    Bayside Trail
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Hiking
    • Pets: No
    • Duration: 1–2 Hours
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    A dirt path snakes along a hillside in front of blue water.

    Learn about what you can see and do while hiking the Bayside Trail at Cabrillo National Monument.

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  • Cabrillo National Monument

    Coastal Trail
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Hiking
    • Pets: Yes
    • Location: Tidepool Parking Lot #1 (Southern Lot)
    • Duration: 30–60 Minutes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    A long downward set of steps along a dirt path going towards the ocean.

    Learn about hiking the Coastal Trail at Cabrillo National Monument!

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  • Cabrillo National Monument

    Visit the Cabrillo Tidepools
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: Yes
    • Activity: Wildlife Watching
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Cabrillo Tidepools
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    A rocky shore at the ocean

    Learn about visiting the tidepools at Cabrillo National Monument!

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  • Cabrillo National Monument

    Whale Watching at Cabrillo
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Wildlife Watching
    • Pets: No
    • Season: Winter, Spring
    • Time of Day: Day
    A crowd of people gather under a white, cloth covering. They look over a fence towards blue water.

    Learn about Whale Watching at Cabrillo National Monument!

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Last updated: February 3, 2024