Cabrillo National Monument offers TREMENDOUS views of the San Diego region and excellent opportunities to explore the natural and cultural history of the area. The Visitor Center is a good place to start your exploration of the park. A short walk leads to the Old Point Loma Lighthouse. This picturesque structure is restored to its 1880s appearance and presents life as it was for the lightkeepers and their families. In the adjacent Assistant Keeper's Quarters, interactive exhibits tell the story of the Lighthouses of Point Loma and, in a nearby historic military building, the exhibit

Climbing out of his boat and onto shore in 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo stepped into history as the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States. In addition to telling the story of 16th century exploration, the park is home to a wealth of cultural and natural resources. Join us and embark on your own Voyage of Discovery.

Site of first spanish landfall on west coast. Beautiful views of San Diego Bay and Downtown skyline!

Get great views of San Diego and visit the tidepools nearby.

You'll not only find beautiful views but a lot of history here. Climbing out of his boat and onto shore in 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo stepped into history as the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States.

Located on the lofty point where Cabrillo first made landfall are a Visitor Center focused on Spanish exploration and the Old Point Loma Lighthouse. This is also a favorite spot to view the gray whale migrations in fall.