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Located at the southern tip of the Point Loma Peninsula, this stunning monument commemorates Juan Rodr\u00edguez Cabrillo&#8217;s historic landing in San Diego Bay in 1542, marking the first European expedition to set foot on the West Coast of the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay while exploring the monument&#8217;s hiking trails, including the Oceanside Trail. The tide pools offer a fascinating glimpse into marine life, especially at low tide. You can also explore the historic Old Point Loma Lighthouse and learn about San Diego&#8217;s military history through exhibits and preserved WWII structures. Seasonal whale watching is another exciting experience that is available during your visit.<\/p>\n<p>The monument is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the tidepool area closing at 4:30 PM and the Bayside Trail at 4:00 PM. Admission is $20 per non-commercial vehicle, valid for seven days. Whether you&#8217;re interested in history, nature, or simply taking in the views, Cabrillo National Monument has something for everyone. So, take a short drive from our hotel and immerse yourself in this unique San Diego experience!<\/p>\n<h3>Attractions and Activities<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Hiking Trails: Explore the Oceanside Trail and other paths, offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay.<\/li>\n<li>Tide Pools: Discover marine life in the intertidal zone,which is\u00a0 best visited at low tide.<\/li>\n<li>Old Point Loma Lighthouse: Offers self-guided tours and is a significant historical landmark.<\/li>\n<li>WWII Military Structures: Learn about San Diego&#8217;s military history through exhibits and preserved installations.<\/li>\n<li>Seasonal Whale Watching: Enjoy the opportunity to spot whales during their migration seasons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego, offering stunning views, historical landmarks, and marine life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":741,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"default","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}}},"categories":[22],"class_list":["post-274","attraction","type-attraction","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-local-attraction"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunlandrvresorts.com\/california\/vacationer-rv-resort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/attraction\/274","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunlandrvresorts.com\/california\/vacationer-rv-resort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/attraction"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunlandrvresorts.com\/california\/vacationer-rv-resort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/attraction"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunlandrvresorts.com\/california\/vacationer-rv-resort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/741"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunlandrvresorts.com\/california\/vacationer-rv-resort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=274"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunlandrvresorts.com\/california\/vacationer-rv-resort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=274"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}