Unveil the Beauty of Cabrillo National Monument and Bayside Trail

I love going to this place either to visit on my own or showing my friends and family from out of town. This place is such a unique piece of San Diego history. It’s a shame not everyone has been here. The tide pools to the lighthouse are all protected. Come here during low tide to see the sea creatures. Or come before sunset to watch amazing sunset views at the kelp viewing are.

There are amazing views here, and lots of signage explaining what you can see. There are a lot of military planes flying by. They have a very large gift shop, and they have a movie, small museum, and restrooms. There is a short walk to see the statue and old lighthouse.

Place is great for the view of the San Diego sky line and the ocean. Wild flowers everywhere and the lighthouse is fascinating. The history behind the military base and history itself is very detailed. The motive they show in the needs upgraded. It’s an old film from the 80’s or 90’s. Over all it’s a great place to visit.

I was able to see the city of San Diego from this beautiful National Monument, the views of the ocean was a bit foggy but still just beautiful. The light house at the Cabrillo National Monument is a must see. During this visit I was unable to see it from the inside , (it was closing time) however during other visits I loved it when I saw the home because it was not just a light house it was also a home for his family. You also have access to a free museum that shows how people from other Countries came to INVADE ( I am sorry but it is the truth) the Americas. Many of the indigenous communities were victims of foreign diseases such as chicken pox, not to mention being enslaved. If you want to learn more about our nation's history - the good, the bad, and the ugly - then visit this museum.

National Monument with breathtaking views of Downtown San Diego, Coronado, Point Loma and Mexico. Tide pool area is beautiful even in summer when tides are too high to see the pools. $20.00 for a carload. $10.00 for a single hiker or bicyclist.