Cabrillo National Monument

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 Exploration.

Rocky Intertidal Zone

Low Tide at the Tidepools

Tidepools at Cabrillo

Sunset at Cabrillo

Sunset at Cabrillo

Sun setting over the Pacific

Dusk at the Old Point Loma Lighthouse

Dusk over the Old Point Loma Lighthouse

Dusk at the Old Point Loma Lighthouse

Old Point Loma Lighthouse

Spring flowers in front of Old Point Loma Lighthouse

Spring flowers in front of Old Point Loma Lighthouse

View from Cabrillo

View looking over to Coronado from Cabrillo

Looking out on San Diego from Cabrillo

Pelican Point

Pelican Point at Cabrillo National Monument

View of Pelican Point at Cabrillo