Parking Lot 2

The end of the Coastal Trail at parking lot 2

NPS Photo/M. O'Barr

Quick Facts

Location:

32°40.424’, 117°14.698’

Amenities

3 listed

Benches/Seating, Parking - Auto, Scenic View/Photo Spot

This parking lot provides accessibility to the Coastal Trail. The Coastal Trail at Cabrillo National Monument is a short one-mile round trip hike ranging from easy to moderate difficulty due to a few steep slopes. You can find this trail on the west side of the peninsula, which leads to the tidepool access area.This trail can be started from the entrances at Lot 1 or Lot 2 off of Gatchell Rd. Take Cabrillo Rd. from the main entrance of the park to Gatchell and park at either lot.

On this trail you’ll find wide, easy paths with an amazing coastal view. The easy paths lead to steep stairs. Keep in mind this trail is constantly impacted by erosion and some of the stairs are uneven and rugged. It is not possible to take strollers etc. on this trail.

This end of the trail is not wheelchair accessible. The majority of this trail is dirt and inaccessible for wheelchairs and strollers. The southern entrance to the Coastal Trail does offer a short distance that is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.