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Cabrillo National Monument Travel Guide: 59 reviews and 196 photos

Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo led the first European expedition to explore what is now the west coast of the United States. Cabrillo departed from the port of Navidad, Mexico, on June 27, 1542. Three months later he arrived at "a very good enclosed port." That port is known today as San Diego bay. Historians believe he anchored his flagship, the San Salvador, on Point Loma's east shore near Cabrillo National Monument. Cabrillo later died during the expedition, but his crew pushed on, possibly as far north as Oregon, before thrashing winter storms forced them to back to Mexico.

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In a nutshell:Such a beautiful place of sea air and views!

Last visit to Cabrillo National Monument: Dec 2008
Intro Updated Jul 25, 2010
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Bay Overlook - Cabrillo National Monument

Bay Overlook Things to Do (11)

Take the time to stroll around the building and enjoy the beautiful vista views of the bay, sailing ships, and awesome... more travel advice

California Historical Landmark No.51 - Cabrillo National Monument

California Historical Landmark No.51 Things to Do (11)

The plaque reads:NO. 51 OLD POINT LOMA LIGHTHOUSE - This lighthouse, built in 1854, was one of the first eight... more travel advice

Radio House Cabrillo National Monument - Cabrillo National Monument

Radio House Cabrillo National Monument Things to Do (11)

This little museum is housed in an old radio station, it is called, “They Stood the Watch,” as small as this building... more travel advice

Whale Overlook~ - Cabrillo National Monument

Whale Overlook~ Things to Do (11)

There is a great area at the top from the lighthouse if you walk up the trail. Here you will see a covered overlook with... more travel advice

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balhannah Jan 20, 2012 at 1:00 AM

Fantastic view's from here, lovely page!
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JLBG Oct 22, 2011 at 1:48 PM

Another very informative page of your's! Thanks Dee!
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Basaic Oct 16, 2011 at 2:37 PM

I have been meaning to go here but have not yet. Thanks for the great preview!
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Mikebb Jul 9, 2011 at 4:02 PM

Nice page, the Spanish certainly left an impact on the Californian coast. Nice to see the history preserved.
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hopang Jul 6, 2011 at 12:00 PM

Interesting destination to visit and explore with great scenery. The monument statue certainly looks amazing. ~ho & pang
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mikelisaanna Sep 20, 2010 at 10:32 AM

I never knew that this National Monument existed, despite having been to San Diego. Thanks for the info and history lesson.
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LoriPori Aug 16, 2010 at 4:55 AM

The Bay Overlook is spectacular, you even captured an airplane in mid-air.
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toonsarah Aug 13, 2010 at 12:14 PM

Lovely new page Dee. Great views, and I especially enjoyed reading about the lighthouses :-) Would love to be here when the whales come past!
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globetrott Aug 13, 2010 at 2:01 AM

some lovely lighthouses are there !
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deecat Jul 29, 2010 at 3:57 AM

You are right about the area having breathtaking views! the lighthouse, statue, and little museum are terrific. Reminds me of the Michigan area we visited this year. Wonderful pages, Dee.