Cabrillo National Monument
11 expert reviews
“When Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo first gazed on San Diego Bay in 1542, he called the area “a very good enclosed port.”
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Fodor's
"This 160-acre preserve marks the site of the first European visit to San Diego, made by 16th-century explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"At the very tip, atop a hill, this is San Diego’s finest locale for history and views. It’s also the best place in town to see the gray-whale migration (January to March) from land."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo, the first European to set foot on California soil, anchored here and stepped ashore on September 28, 1542."
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On the Grid
"Located at the furthest south point in Point Loma. Pack some binoculars to watch battle ships, cruise ships, and sail boats head out into the open ocean from the bay."
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Make sure to head down to the tidal pools and light house at the bottom of the hill on the west side of the point.
National Geographic
"“Views, views everywhere: naval vessels, cruise ships, sailboats, and military aircraft, and in winter, whales"...home to an 1855 lighthouse, short nature trails, and tide pools. "
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