Cabrillo National Monument

National Monument · CA · nps.gov page

Tidepools at Cabrillo — Low Tide at the TidepoolsPhoto: NPS Photo / Dan Zeller

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.

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Dusk at the Old Point Loma Lighthouse — Dusk over the Old Point Loma LighthousePhoto: NPS Photo / Mike Nelson

Spring flowers in front of Old Point Loma LighthousePhoto: NPS Photo / Mike Nelson

Looking out on San Diego from Cabrillo — View looking over to Coronado from CabrilloPhoto: NPS Photo / Mike Nelson

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.