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Spring/Summer Visitor Guide for Cabrillo National Monument (NM) in California. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).
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Cabrillo National Monument
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Visitor Guide
Spring/Summer 2016
Photo By Bill Griswold
Meet Cabrillo’s New Superintendent!
Contact Us
The National Park Service has
selected Andrea Compton to
be the next superintendent of
Cabrillo National Monument in
San Diego.
Joshua Tree National Park’s chief
of resources management, where
she oversaw natural and cultural
resources in Joshua Tree’s Mojave
and Sonoran desert ecosystems.
“Andrea’s proven leadership in
park management and experience
with the partners, communities,
and cultural heritage of San Diego
makes her the ideal leader to take
Cabrillo National Monument into
the National Park Service’s second
century,” said Martha Lee, Pacific
West Region Deputy regional
director.
“Cabrillo represents a beautiful
blend of natural environments
on land and in the water, which
together with its rich stories and
artifacts represent a part of San
Diego’s amazing history,” said
Compton. “I am delighted and
honored to have been selected
for this position. I look forward to
rejoining the wonderful staff,
volunteers, Cabrillo National
Monument Conservancy and
Cabrillo National Monument
Foundation associates, and the
many park partners to celebrate
and enjoy San Diego’s national
Compton is returning to Cabrillo
National Monument, where she
began her National Park Service
career in 2002. She left the park
in 2009 to assume the job of
park.”
Prior to joining the National Park
Service, Compton worked at Mesa
College where she taught general
biology, and at San Diego State
University where she worked with
the Field Stations Program. Her
business experience includes
work with an environmental
consulting firm in Portland,
Oregon. She holds a master’s
degree in fishery and wildlife
biology from Colorado
State University and a bachelor’s
degree in animal ecology from
Iowa State University.
Welcome aboard, Superintendent
Compton!
What’s Inside?
Mailing Address
Support Your Park..........2
Cabrillo National
Monument
Visitor Information........3
Centennial.......................3
1800 Cabrillo Memorial
Drive
Calendar of Events........4
San Diego, CA 92106
News..................................4, 5
Phone
619-557-5450
Annual Passes................6
Park Website
www.nps.gov/cabr
Park Map..........................7
Junior Ranger.................8
Support Your Park
Support Park Partners
Volunteer
Join us for a volunteer event!
Support your local National Park
and get involved for one day,
one year or the rest of your life.
More than 400 active volunteers
help maintain the park’s natural and cultural resources. They
participate in a variety of projects
and represent Cabrillo National
Monument throughout San Diego.
In 2016, the VIP program will
host Centennial Service Days
to encourage everyone in the
community to come out and
volunteer at the park.
To learn how you can help visit
www.nps.gov,
vipvoice.wordpress.com
or email us at
cabr_volunteers@nps.gov
The Cabrillo National Monument
Foundation (CNMF) is a private
nonprofit organization which
provides support for special
projects at Cabrillo National
Monument. Since 1956 CNMF has
helped the National Park Service
with numerous educational and
scientific activities at Cabrillo
National Monument. The
Foundation has published several
award winning books on historic
and scientific topics relating to
the Monument. Revenue for
these projects comes through
donations, memberships and
sales of publications and other
educational items. CNMF is one
of many National Park Service
Cooperating Associations in the
U.S.A; these organizations work to
enhance the visitor’s experience
at the National Parks.
www.cnmf.org
The Cabrillo National
Monument Conservancy
(CNMC) is an organization
initiated on the 4th of July,
2012 by a group of folks
who believed it would be
financially advantageous to
Cabrillo National Monument
Support Park Partners
Trails & Rails is an innovative
partnership program between
the National Park Service and
Amtrak. This program provides
rail passengers with educational
opportunities that foster an
appreciation of a selected region’s
natural and cultural heritage; it
promotes National Park Service
areas and provides a valueadded service to encourage train
ridership. It also renews the long
tradition of associating railroads
with National Parks.
www.nps.gov/trails&rails
The San Diego Maritime Museum, in partnership with Cabrillo
National Monument, built an
historically accurate, fully sailable replica of the San Salvador.
Construction of the galleon was
The San Diego Natural History
Museum traces its roots to an
enthusiastic group of amateur
naturalists, who formed the San
Diego Society of Natural History
in 1874.
It’s mission is to interpret the
natural world through research,
education and exhibits; to
promote understanding of
the evolution and diversity of
southern California and the
peninsula of Baja California;
and to inspire in all a respect for
nature and the environment.
www.sdnhm.org
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Hornblower Cruises & Events,
San Diego, has embarked on an
exciting partnership with Cabrillo
National Monument (CNM), in
order to bring greater awareness
of this National Park jewel, right
(CNM) to complete its circle of
national program-level nonprofit partners by adding a
friends group, which can assist
fundraising in ways not open
to a Cooperating Association
or the Volunteers-in-Parks (VIP)
program. CNMC's goal is to
expand fundraising to support
our park while enhancing CNM's
connections with the community
- be it San Diegans or all of CNM's
national and international visitors.
www.friendsofcabrillo.org
based on meticulous research in
the fields of Early Modern Spanish and Portuguese maritime
history and maritime archaeology. The ship was officially
introduced to the public on Sept.
4, 2015 as part of the Festival of
Sail. This newest addition to the
museum’s fleet is now located
at the Maritime Museum docks.
The ship is open for dockside
viewing during normal museum
hours while interior construction
and rigging continues.
www.sdmaritime.org
here in San Diego. There will be
many opportunities in the near
future to cross promote CNM
online, through CNM brochures
aboard Hornblower public cruise
boats, and through Hornblower
tour narration content during
daily Harbor Tours. Additionally,
Hornblower is making discount
cruise tickets available at the book
store, operated by the Cabrillo
National Monument Foundation.
A portion of these proceeds will
go directly to CNM.
www.hornblower.com
Visitor Information
A visit to Cabrillo offers
tremendous views of the San
Diego region and excellent
opportunities to explore the
natural and cultural history of
the area. At Cabrillo National
Monument, San Diego’s National
Park, you can be as active or as
relaxed as you like. Here is a list
of some of the most popular
activities that the park has to
offer. Start your visit at the Visitor
Center where park staff will orient
Tidepooling
The rocky intertidal zone, on the
western side of Point Loma, is a
window into the ocean ecosystem
along San Diego’s coast. Periods
of low tide cause pools of water
to form along the shore in rocky
depressions. In them, you may
see an assortment of colorful
animals, including sea anemones,
brittle stars, octopuses, and a host
of other creatures. Tidepools are
most visible during the winter
months. A low tide of 0.7 or
below is required to expose the
tidepools. Ask a ranger when low
tide is to find out the best time to
explore the tidepools. If you are
interested in learning more about
the tidepools and the creatures
that live there, ask about show
times for the film On the Edge
of Land and Sea: The Tidepools
of Cabrillo National Monument,
which shows daily in the Visitor
Center auditorium.
Photo By Bill Griswold
Whale Watching
Each year, the Pacific Gray Whale
(Eschricticus robustus) migrates
from the Arctic seas to Baja
California and back. From late
December until the middle of
March, visitors can see these
enormous mammals just off
the coast of Cabrillo National
Monument. Check out a pair of
binoculars in the Visitor Center
(valid ID required), head up to
the new Kelp Forest and Whale
Overlook, and enjoy watching the
whales as they head to and from
the lagoons of Baja California.
Junior Ranger Programs
Cabrillo National Monument is
a great place for kids of all ages.
The Junior Ranger Programs are
fun ways to explore the park,
interact with exhibits and talk to
a ranger. When you’ve finished
this self-guided scavenger hunt,
you can receive a Junior Ranger
badge and a certificate. Inquire
at the Visitor Center for more
information.
Hiking
The Bayside Trail is a scenic twomile round trip trail that takes
you through a prime example
of the endangered coastal sage
scrub habitat. This walk will bring
you within 100 feet of San Diego
Harbor, giving you close up views
of the ships cruising in and out of
San Diego Bay. Take time to enjoy
the many sights and sounds along
the trail. Remember to pack water
and use the restrooms before your
hike, as these facilities are not
available on the trail.
Visitor Center
9am to 5pm
Cabrillo Store
9am to 5pm
Park Grounds
9am to 5pm
The Bayside Trail
9am to 4pm
Tidepools
9am to 4:30pm
Auditorium Programs
Photo By Bill Griswold
Self-Guided and Ranger Led
Historical Tours
Preservation of history is a critical
mission for many national parks,
and Cabrillo National Monument
is no exception. Sixteenth
century exploration, 19th century
lighthouses and military history
are all important elements here.
From Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo’s
journey here in 1542, to the U.S.
Army’s Fort Rosecrans in World
Wars I and II, Point Loma has
become an area of vast historical
importance. Please visit any of
our numerous exhibit rooms
for more information on these
fascinating and complex histories.
Tour Battery E bunker on the
fourth Saturday of every month,
10am-4pm (Jan.-Oct.). Check in
the Visitor Center for additional
ranger led presentations and
hikes.
Hours
Education Programs
Ranger-led and teacher-led
programs are all free, but
reservations must be made in
advance. Visit our website for
more information.
www.nps.gov/cabr/learn/education
10am
In Search of Cabrillo
11am
On the Edge of Land and
Sea
12pm
First Breath: Gray Whales
1pm
On the Edge of Land and
Sea
2pm
In Search of Cabrillo
3pm
First Breath: Gray Whales
4pm
In Search of Cabrillo
Stay Connected
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Weather
Special Use Permits
Certain types of activities require
a permit. These include organized
gatherings, ceremonies, commercial filming and photography,
distribution of printed material,
public expressions of opinion,
and activities that require park coordination and monitoring. Visit
the permits section on the park
website for more information.
Spring
An overcast marine layer
can develop near the coast
at any time of year, but this
phenomenon is most common
during the late spring and early
summer. Locals call these times
"May Gray" and "June Gloom."
You'll probably want to trade the
swimsuit for a sweatshirt and
pants, as cloudy skies dominate
and temperatures rarely rise
above 70 degrees. The upside:
you can pack away the umbrellas,
because there's little chance of
rain.
Summer
Ahhhh, summer in San Diego.
Blissful visitors stroll the park,
the air redolent with the scent
of sunscreen. The city enjoys
temperatures in the 80s during
July and August, but fog can roll
in suddenly, resulting in a quick
drop in temperature.
Fall
Rain is rare, skies are clear, and
temperatures usually hover in the
mid-70s. Fall is also the time when
Santa Anas hit the county. These
ferocious winds howl in from
the desert to the east, bringing
dramatic temperature increases
(daytime highs can quickly rise
into the 90s), hot, dry air, and
virtually no humidity.
Winter
November through February
is the rainy season here, with
chilly weather fronts roaring
down from the Gulf of Alaska,
delivering sometimes torrential
downpours and temperatures
in the 50s and 60s. Once storms
move out, however, the views
from Cabrillo are usually the best
of the year: the rain cleanses the
air and makes for crystal-clear
panoramas.
Visitor Guide 3
Calendar of Events
May 30th
Memorial Day, Special Park Hours
1pm-8pm
July 23
Sunset 5K, tickets at
www.cnmf.org
September 16
Moonwalk, tickets at
www.friendsofcabrillo.com
November 14
Moonwalk, tickets at
www.friendsofcabrillo.com
June 1 - July 25
Pollination Exhibit
August 18
Moonwalk, tickets at
www.friendsofcabrillo.com
September 19
Sunset Social, sign up at
www.cnmf.org
November 15
Lighthouse Open Tower Day 10am3pm
August 20
Sunset Yoga, sign up at
www.friendsofcabrillo.com
September 30
Wreath Laying Ceremony
3:30PM
November 24
Park Closed for Thanksgiving
August 25
Lighthouse Open Tower Day in
celebration of NPS 100th Birthday
10am-3pm
October 1&2
Cabrillo Festival (Ballast Point submarine base)
www.cabrillofestival.org
August 27
Move to Improve Festival
10am-4pm
October 15
Tidepool Exploration with a
Scientist at 1pm
June 18
Sunset Yoga, sign up at
www.friendsofcabrillo.com
June 20
Moonwalk, tickets at
www.cnmf.org
July 4
Fireworks Viewing, tickets at
www.friendsofcabrillo.com
December 10&11
Fort Rosecrans Goes to War
10am-4pm
December 25 – Park Closed
News You Can Use
Every Kid in a Park
Print your voucher online. Turn
it in at the nearest federal lands
area to receive your annual pass!
We can’t think of a better way to
kick off the school year than with
a free pass to visit all national
parks, monuments, federal
public lands and waters! Starting
September 1, 2015 all fourth
graders and kids age equivalent
of 10, attending school in the
United States get their very own
Every Kid in a Park pass for FREE.
Fourth grade students, educators,
and parents can visit www.
everykidinapark.gov to get their
official pass and learn more about
this exciting program.
For the 100th birthday of the
National Park Service in 2016,
President Obama launched the
Every Kid in a Park initiative
as a call to action to get all
children to experience America’s
outdoors. Today, more than 80
percent of American families
live in urban areas and access to
outdoor spaces is often limited.
At the same time youth spend
more hours than ever in front
of electronic screens instead of
outside.
Cabrillo National
Monument encourages all fourth
graders and their accompanying
adults to participate in the Every
Kid in a Park program. With adult
permission fourth graders can log
onto www.everykidinapark.gov
and complete a fun educational
activity in order to get the pass.
Educators can also get passes,
download the activity for
their classroom and plan a life
changing field trip for their 4th
grade class.
Every Kid in a Park is a crucial
component of a multi-pronged
approach to inspire the next
generation to discover all that
our nation’s public lands and
waters have to offer, including
opportunities to be active, spend
time with friends and family, and
serve as living classrooms to build
critical skills.
In Action: Every Kid in a Park
For the students of Vista Square
Elementary, the opportunity to
visit a National Park is one well
out of their grasp. At 10 years old,
many of the children report that
they haven’t even left the threemile radius that encompasses
their school or homes.
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Unfortunately, plagued with
limited funding and accessibility,
this is reality for many Title-1
schools in the greater San Diego
area. For these kids and countless
others in similar circumstances,
an initiative such as Every Kid
in a Park, can quite literally be
life changing. In celebration
of National Parks Week and
with the financial support of
the Every Kid in a Park grant,
the Education Team at Cabrillo
National Monument invited
three 4th grade classes from Vista
Square for an all expenses paid
trip to visit their National Park. For
perspective, out of 80 students,
only two had ever set foot in a
National Park. On April 20, 2016,
students spent the morning
entranced by 16th century living
historian, Ranger Tavio del Rio,
reenacting the stories of Juan
Rodriguez Cabrillo and his crew’s
journey to San Diego. With minimicroscopes in hand, VISTA Intern
Andrew Rosales led students
through a native plant exploration
to discover the unique drought
adaptations of Mediterranean
Coastal Sage Scrub. Finally,
Centennial Ambassador Alex
Warneke discussed the unique
marine ecosystems of Cabrillo, a
conversation made truly special
when a migrating gray whale
appeared just offshore. Through
these unique stories, our staff
was able to inspire students
to the adventures that lie well
beyond their normal boundaries.
This is the power of the Every
Kid in a Park effort—to connect
our nation’s youth to nature and
make the National Parks more
accessible to all Americans. For
the students of Vista Square
Elementary, this opportunity
not only fosters their spirit of
stewardship, but it expands their
entire realm of possibility.
News You Can Use
Welcome Back, California Gnatcatcher!
have all been factors leading to
their decline. Fragmentation is
especially problematic for these
birds as they don’t normally
make long-range movements.
Roads and buildings potentially
act as barriers to populations of
California gnatcatchers, and gene
flow between populations is cut
off. Predators of the California
Photo By Warren Tam
gnatcatcher include free-roaming
and feral cats, corvids (ravens,
crows, and jays), snakes, mediumIt has now been over 100 years
since the California gnatcatcher sized mammals such as raccoons,
(Polioptila californica) has made and rodents. Situated about
two to three feet off the ground
Cabrillo National Monument its
in a cup-like nest, California
home, with the last record of
gnatcatcher eggs can make an
nesting occurring in 1915. It is
easy meal for a hungry predator.
not clear why they have been
absent for so long, but this year, In addition, the brown-headed
they are back and here to stay. In cowbird will also nest-parasitize a
gnatcatcher nest. This means that
the spring of 2015, calls from a
family of California gnatcatchers a cowbird will remove the eggs
the gnatcatcher has already laid,
were heard and shortly after,
and lay their own eggs in the nest,
a nest was found by a wildlife
leaving the eggs to be cared for
biologist.
by the adult gnatcatchers.
Listed as Threatened in
The California gnatcatcher is
1993 under the Endangered
a small and inconspicuous
Species Act, the population
songbird, with drab light to dark
of the California gnatcatcher
grey and brown plumage. A keen
is dwindling. Fire, habitat loss
eye will spot their white eye ring.
and fragmentation due to
The adult male bird will get a
development of roads and
dark black “cap” during breeding
buildings, and nest predation
Wildlife in Parks
season. Most would never take
notice of this bird until hearing
their signature call: “mewww…
mewww…” much like the mew of
a kitten.
They don’t only eat gnats, as their
name suggests: their diet consists
of mostly insects including ants,
flies, moths, true bugs, and some
spiders. They also do not require
water since they are able to get
the moisture they need through
their diet, like many of our other
resident bird species in Point
Loma.
The California gnatcatcher
inhabits areas of healthy coastal
sage scrub habitat where they
nest and feed on insects amongst
plants that include California
sagebrush and buckwheat in the
coasts of southern California and
Baja, Mexico. Coastal sage scrub
habitat is becoming harder to find
these days due to development
and fire, but at Cabrillo National
Monument, it is intact and
near pristine. Cabrillo National
Monument contains large swaths
of this coastal sage scrub habitat,
perfect for welcoming back these
little birds.
National Parks offer many great
opportunities for viewing wildlife
and Cabrillo National Monument
is no exception. Our 164 acres
are home to hundreds of different
species of plants and animals;
some of these species are listed as
threatened or endangered.
Please keep the following rules
in mind when viewing plants and
animals within the park.
Never approach, attempt to
catch or feed a wild animal. It
is against the law and unsafe for
humans and animals alike.
Stay 150 feet away from marine
mammals on the beach.
If you see an animal that
appears injured, do not approach
it. Instead, alert a ranger or
volunteer.
Rocks, shells, plants, animals,
and historic objects in Cabrillo
are protected just like in a
museum. Vandalism and theft are
prohibited and punishable by law.
Stay on designated trails at all
times. Going off trail causes
extensive damage to our natural
resources.
National Park Service Centennial
“Americans are heirs to an
extraordinary legacy of
conservation and environmental
stewardship that has protected
our great outdoors for the
use and benefit of all. We are
blessed with the most beautiful
landscapes and waterscapes
in the world, and it is our
obligation to make sure the
next generation is able to
enjoy that same bounty.”
Park Service. Stemming from the
ideals of such iconic early supporters as Muir, Mather, and Roosevelt, the National Park Service
embarked on a noble mission to
protect and preserve America’s
resources for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and
future generations.
American’s have discovered the
beauty of nature, the unique
understanding that comes with
perspective, and the collective
knowledge of who we are and
what we stand for. It is in these
places that American stories and
values are preserved.
-President Barack Obama
2015 National Park
Proclamation
The beauty and grandeur of
America’s public lands have captivated people for generations.
Bordering on a hundred years
ago now, a few daring men
and women were so enthralled
with these wild places that they
advocated for their indefinite
stewardship and preservation.
Thus, on the innate human need
to connect with the beauty of
the natural world, America’s
Greatest Idea was formed. Though
many areas, beginning with Yellowstone in 1872, were previously
designated as National Parks, it
was not until August 25, 1916
that President Woodrow Wilson
formally established the National
In its first century, the National
Park Service preserved well over
400 areas of cultural, historical,
and natural significance. It is
in these places that millions of
On the eve of our centennial
celebration, we reflect on the
success of the past and look to
the future with high hopes. As
we prepare for the next 100
years, we strive to connect with
and create the next generation
of park visitors, supporters,
and advocates. With the help
of our vital park partners and
national sponsors, the National
Park Service has established
a Centennial Call to Action
with ongoing initiatives that
will revitalize and enhance
our national parks. These
campaigns will encourage
Americans to get up, get out,
and Find Your Park. They will
offer 4th graders free admission
to all public lands, in the hopes
that one day seeing Every Kid
In a Park will become the new
normal. They will encourage
people to volunteer and give
back to their communities.
Broadly, the national centennial
campaign will redefine our
ideas of what National Parks
are and more importantly, what
they can be.
2016 will mark a great
celebration throughout the
nation and everyone is invited.
We hope that you will join us
for the next 100 years and help
in not just continuing America’s
Greatest Idea, but becoming
a part of America’s Greatest
Legacy.
Visitor Guide 5
Annual Passes
Cabrillo Annual Pass
Cost $20
Volunteer Pass
No Cost
Annual Pass
Cost $80
Senior Pass
Cost $10
This pass is available to the
general public and provides
access to Cabrillo National
Monument.
A “Volunteer Pass” is an Annual
Pass awarded to those individuals
who volunteer 250 hours at one
or more recreation sites managed
by five Federal agencies as a way
to say “thank you!”
Provides access to more than
2,000 recreation areas managed
by five Federal agencies.
Provides access to more than
2,000 recreation sites managed
by five Federal agencies.
The pass is valid for an entire
year; beginning from the date of
purchase to the end of the month
in which it was purchased the
following year.
This is a lifetime pass for
U.S. citizens or permanent
residents age 62 or over (please
be prepared to show photo
identification to verify).
The pass admits the pass
holder(s) and passengers in a
non-commercial vehicle; or pass
holder + 3 adults (children under
16 are admitted free).
The pass admits the pass holder
and passengers in a noncommercial vehicle; or pass
holder + 3 adults (children under
16 are admitted free).
Two people may sign the pass as
“pass holder”, photo identification
may be required to verify
ownership.
Photo identification may be
required to verify ownership.
The pass is valid for an entire
year; beginning from the date of
purchase to the end of the month
in which it was purchased the
following year.
The pass admits the pass
holder(s) and passengers in a
non-commercial vehicle; or pass
holder + 3 adults (children under
16 are admitted free).
Two people may sign the pass as
“pass holder”, photo identification
may be required to verify
ownership.
Please contact Cabrillo
National Monument directly for
information on what is covered
or is not covered. The pass
is obtained in person at the
entrance station.
Provides access to Federal
recreation sites that charge
Entrance or Standard Amenity
Fees.
The pass is valid for an entire year;
beginning from the date awarded
to the end of the month in which
it was purchased the following
year.
The pass admits the pass holder
and passengers in a noncommercial vehicle; or pass
holder + 3 adults (children under
16 are admitted free).
Fees vary widely across the
thousands of Federal Recreation
sites. Please contact specific sites
directly for information on what
is covered. The pass is obtained
in person at a Federal Recreation
site.
Access Pass
No Cost
Active Duty U.S. Military
Free
This is a free, lifetime pass
available to U.S. citizens or
permanent residents of the
United States that have been
medically determined to have a
permanent disability.
Available to U.S. military members
and dependents in the Army,
Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast
Guard and also, Reserve and
National Guard members.
The pass admits the pass holder
and passengers in a noncommercial vehicle; or pass
holder + 3 adults (children under
16 are admitted free).
The pass admits the pass holder
and passengers in a noncommercial vehicle; or pass
holder + 3 adults (children under
16 are admitted free).
The Access Pass provides a
50 percent discount on some
Expanded Amenity Fees charged
for facilities and services.
Photo identification may be
required to verify ownership.
You can obtain an Access
Pass in person, with proper
documentation at the
entrance station or from other
participating Federal recreation
sites or offices. The pass is nontransferable and generally does
not cover or reduce special
recreation permit fees or fees
charged by concessionaires.
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Must be obtained in person at a
Federal recreation site by showing
a Common Access Card (CAC) or
Military ID (Form 1173).
Fees vary widely across the
thousands of Federal Recreation
sites. Please contact specific sites
directly for information. The pass
can be obtained in person at the
entrance station of the park.
OPTIONS
Supporting $25 (Active Military,
Seniors 62+ and Park Volunteers No Annual Pass included)
Monument $40
Trail Blazer $75
Tide Pool $100
Lighthouse $500
Cabrillo Legacy $1000
BENEFITS
Annual Cabrillo National
Monument Pass, invitations
to members-only special
evening events, activities and
lectures, 15% Discount at the
CNM Bookstore and discounts
at participating cooperating
association bookstores located at
other National Parks, and monthly
highlights E-Blast, News You Can
Use.
www.cnmf.org
The pass provides a 50 percent
discount on some Expanded
Amenity Fees charged for
facilities and services such as
camping, swimming, boat launch,
and specialized interpretive
services.
At Cabrillo National Monument,
the Senior Pass can only be
purchased at the Entrance
Station.
Cabrillo National Monument
Conservancy, Friends of Cabrillo
Membership
Cabrillo National Monument can
never have too many friends!
$30 annual membership per
person that goes to improving
Cabrillo National Park for you and
future generations.
Member benefits include:
Annual Park Pass
Invitations to member only park
events (usually held after park
hours)
Discounts and advance notice for
promotional events
Visit www.friendsofcabrillo.com
to join, or scan the code below to
go directly to the website.
Maps
The visitor center has more information about the park,
rotating exhibits, and a bookstore.
Restrooms are located at the Visitor Center, lighthouse area,
and the first parking lot of the tidepools
A bottle filling station is located near the Visitor Center. Please
remember to fill up before visiting other areas of the park as
drinking water is limited in other locations.
The statue of Cabrillo commemorates his accomplishment in
early European exploration.
The military history exhibit has information on the coastal
defense history of the Point Loma peninsula.
The Bayside Trail begins just before the lighthouse on the left
hand side. It is an out-and-back trail of about two miles.
The lightouse is located up the hill from the Visitor Center.
There are three handicap parking spaces adjacent to it.
The whale overlook is the best area to spot whales from shore
when they are migrating in the winter.
Access the tidepools by driving down Cabrillo Rd. Tidepools
are best viewed during the winter months.
Parking is located throughout the park. There is limited
parking in the tidepool area, so please carpool when possible.
These lines indicate areas around the park that are closed to
the public. The property to the south belongs to the U.S. Coast
Guard and Navy. The property to the north belongs to the City
of San Diego Waste Water Treatment Facility.
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Taking the bus to the park is a
great choice to reduce congestion
and pollution, and a relaxing way
to enjoy the scenic road on top of
Point Loma. Please note that the
bus does not go to the tidepool
area on the west side of the park.
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Pets
For the health and safety of native wildlife and of your animal
companions, pets are not allowed
in the park, except in the coastal
and tidepool areas, on a leash
of no more than six feet. Service
animals are always allowed.
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Fog, low clouds, and mist can
occur at any time of the year and
reduce visibility considerably. Use
caution in these conditions.
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Trash
Cabrillo National Monument is a
trash-free park. Pack it in pack it
out.
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Please be aware that the
monument is surrounded by Navy
property, and access to those
areas is strictly limited.
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approaching Cabrillo National
Monument, has a maximum
speed of 35 mph. The speed is
reduced to 15 mph as you near
the entrance station.
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If you are using a vehicle-forhire service, please make sure
to arrange a pick-up time and
location with your driver before
they drop you off. Cell service is
limited and you may not be able
to reach
otherwise.
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No Smoking
There are no designated
smoking areas, Cabrillo National
monument is a smoke free
park. This includes electronic
cigarettes.
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