Another Stop On Mike Nelson's Virtual Tour of San Diego
Cabrillo National Monument

One of the most popular tourist spots in San Diego is Cabrillo National Monument (CNM). The monument is, in fact, one of the most visited locations in the National Park System. The views at the Point are spectacular. Back in November, 1999, a red-tailed hawk was lurking around the lighthouse.

The Monument has a number of features throughout the year that make it a very special place to visit. We are now in the middle of the Pacific gray whale migration season. Whales have been spotted nearly daily since the week between Christmas and New Years. January 20 and 21, 2001 (Saturday and Sunday) will be the special whale-watching event of the season. The Park has a number of special activities planned for all who visit the site. And, best of all, weather permitting, you will probably be able to see whales.

November through April is also the season for seeing the critters up close and personal in the tidepool area at the foot of the monument. The best time to visit is the days nearest a full or new moon for lowest tides.

Here are some of the things that I like about the Park:

• Aerial views
• Founder's Day-page 1, August 25, 1999.
• Founder's Day-page 2, August 25, 1999.
• Entering the park.
• The Lighthouse.
  • Outside
  • Inside
  • Sunday Surprise!!
  • Sunday Surprise II!!
  • Sunday Surprise III!!
• The Slithery Surprise--the Snake!
• Ranger Talks.
• VIPs (Volunteers in Park).
• The VIEW!!! Look here for a panoramic view of San Diego as seen from the Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo statue lookout point.
• Lizards.
• Ship, planes--but no trains (the Trolley doesn't count).
• Sunset at Cabrillo National Monument.

Visit the Cabrillo National Monument's official webpage by clicking here.

This page was last updated on 01/06/2001.

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