The only dog waste can is located on the Coastal Trail near the main tidepool steps.
NPS Photo/ Gray
Visiting Cabrillo National Monument with Service Animals
Cabrillo National Monument welcomes all individuals and their service animals to the park! For further information, please ask a ranger at the park or call ahead at 619-523-4285.
Understanding Service Animals
Service animals are working animals, not pets. Their work or tasks must be directly related to the person's disability. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA. For a complete definition of service animals, please refer to the ADA guidelines. Additionally, please review the general pet policy for Cabrillo National Monument.
Facilities and Amenities
Dog Waste Management
Waste Can Locations: There is a green enclosed metal can with a logo and hole for bags at the top and for trash at the bottom. The only dog waste can is located on the Coastal Trail near the main tidepool steps. NPS Photo/ Gray.
Trash Cans: Cabrillo National Monument is a pack-it-out park, with only one trash can located at the Visitor Center near the vending machines.
Water
Potable water is available at:
The Visitor Center
The Old Point Loma Lighthouse
The Tidepools
Please bring your own bowl to supply water to your service animal.
Terrain
Main Areas: Concrete or asphalt surfaces.
Trails: Hard-packed dirt, which can be uneven at times. For more information, check the mobility accessibility page.
Safety Guidelines
Waste Management: Remember to bring a plastic bag to clean up after your animal.
Wildlife Awareness: Wildlife, including cottontail rabbits, lizards, and snakes, are common in the park. The Southern Pacific Rattlesnake is the only venomous snake at Cabrillo National Monument. Gray Foxes also inhabit the park.
Leash Policy: Service animals must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet in length at all times.
For a safe and enjoyable visit, adhere to these guidelines and respect the park's environment and wildlife.
