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Superintendent Terry DiMattio,
Cabrillo National Monument , 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego CA 92106-3601 Headquarters (619) 557-5450 Visitor Information (TTY) (619) 222-8211 Cabrillo National Monument web page. Map of Cabrillo National Monument. |
Here, you'll find: Educational Programs, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Fun! | |
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On September 28, 1542, Juan RodrÃguez Cabrillo landed at San Diego Bay. This event marked the first time that a European expedition had set foot on what later became the west coast of the United States. His accomplishments were memorialized on October 14, 1913 with the establishment of Cabrillo National Monument. The park offers a superb view of San Diego?s harbor and skyline. At the highest point of the park stands the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, which has been a San Diego icon since 1854. A statue and museum in the Visitor Center commemorate Juan RodrÃguez Cabrillo's exploration of the coast of California. In a former army building an exhibit tells the story of the coast artillery on Point Loma. In the winter, migrating gray whales can be seen off the coast. Native coastal sage scrub habitat along the Bayside Trail offers a quiet place to reflect and relax. On the west side of the park is a small but beautiful stretch of rocky-intertidal coastline.
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