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.
Rocky Intertidal Zone
Low Tide at the Tidepools
Sunset at Cabrillo
Sunset at Cabrillo
Dusk at the Old Point Loma Lighthouse
Dusk over the Old Point Loma Lighthouse
Old Point Loma Lighthouse
Spring flowers in front of Old Point Loma Lighthouse
View from Cabrillo
View looking over to Coronado from Cabrillo
Pelican Point
Pelican Point at Cabrillo National Monument