Low Tide at the Tidepools
Cabrillo National Monument
National Monument · CA
In 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo climbed out of his boat and onto shore, becoming the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States. Cabrillo National Monument not only tells the story of this 16th-century exploration but also houses a wealth of cultural and natural resources. Join us and embark on your own Voyage of Exploration.
Park report
Fee: Entrance - Private Vehicle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$20
Fee: Entrance - Motorcycle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$15
Fee: Entrance - Per Person
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$10
Hours Exceptions
NoteThanksgiving; Christmas; Memorial Day
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available15 activities
Park Name
InfoCabrillo National Monument
Designation
InfoNational Monument
State(s)
InfoCA
Phone
Info(619) 523-4285
cabr_info@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe park is open 365 days a year including holidays from 9 am until 5 pm. The Bayside Trail and the Oceanside Trail close at 4pm. The tidepools and the Coastal Trail close at 4:30pm.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Visitor Center and View Building
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoBurial, Cemetery and Gravesite, National Cemetery, Explorers and Expeditions + 12 more
Weather Info
InfoCheck the current weather from the National Weather Service at https://www.weather.gov/. San Diego's climate is characterized by warm, dry summers and mild winters, with most of the annual precipitati
Getting There
InfoFROM 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 known as Cabrillo Memorial Drive) Follow Cat
Location
Info32.6723° N, -117.2416° W
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