Low Tide at the Tidepools
Photo: NPS Photo / Dan Zeller
About
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.
Location
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive
San Diego, CA 92106
Entrance Fees
Entrance - Private Vehicle$20.00
Entrance - Motorcycle$15.00
Entrance - Per Person$10.00
Commercial Entrance - Sedan$30.00
Hours
wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM
tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Activities
BikingRoad BikingHikingLiving HistoryReenactmentsHistoric Weapons DemonstrationFirst Person InterpretationJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs
Directions
FROM 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 Catalina Blvd. all the way to the end
Get directions →Weather
Check 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 precipitation falling between December and March. The city has a mild climate year-round, with an average of 201 days above 70 °F (21 °C) and low rainfall (9–13 inches [230–330 mm] annually).