Physical Address:

1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive

San Diego, CA 92106

Mailing Address:

1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive

San Diego, CA 92106

contact-details

  • Phone Number: 6195234285 Voice

  • Email Address: cabr_info@nps.gov

  • Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees
  • Entrance - Private Vehicle: $20.00
  • Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers.

  • Entrance - Motorcycle: $15.00
  • Admits one single, private, non-commercial motorcycle and its passenger(s).

  • Entrance - Per Person: $10.00
  • Admits one individual when entering by foot or bicycle. Groups of up to 4 people walking in or on bicycles are capped at $20 total. Individuals 15 years old and younger are admitted free of charge.

  • Commercial Entrance - Sedan: $30.00
  • 1 to 6 / ($30)

  • Commercial Entrance - Van: $45.00
  • 7 to 25 / ($45)

  • Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus: $45.00
  • 7 to 25 / ($45)

  • Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach: $100.00
  • 26 or more / ($100)

  • Entrance - Non-commercial Groups: $20.00
  • Organized Non-Commercial Groups include church groups, college/school groups, scouts, service organizations, military, etc. Vehicles with a capacity of 16 or less are charged the $20.00 vehicle permit fee. Vehicles with 17 or more seats will instead be charged the $10 per person individual rate for any passengers that are not free. The total fee charged for an Organized Non-Commercial Group will not exceed $100 per vehicle.

Entrance Passes

In 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo climbed out of his boat and onto shore, becoming the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States. Cabrillo National Monument not only tells the story of this 16th-century exploration but also houses a wealth of cultural and natural resources. Join us and embark on your own Voyage of Exploration.

park designation:National Monument

Directions:

FROM DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO Take Harbor Drive past the airport Turn left onto Rosecrans Street Turn right onto Canon Street Turn left onto Catalina Blvd. (also known as Cabrillo Memorial Drive) Follow Catalina Blvd. all the way to the end

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions


Operating Hours:

Cabriilo National Monument

The park is open 365 days a year including holidays from 9 am until 5 pm. The Bayside Trail and the Oceanside Trail close at 4pm. The tidepools and the Coastal Trail close at 4:30pm.

Exceptions:
  • Christmas (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)
  • Memorial Day (May 26, 2025 - May 26, 2025)
  • Thanksgiving (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

Weather Information:

Check the current weather from the National Weather Service at https://www.weather.gov/. San Diego's climate is characterized by warm, dry summers and mild winters, with most of the annual precipitation falling between December and March. The city has a mild climate year-round, with an average of 201 days above 70 °F (21 °C) and low rainfall (9–13 inches [230–330 mm] annually).


Activities
Biking
Biking

Road Biking
Road Biking

Hiking
Hiking

Living History
Living History

Reenactments
Reenactments

Historic Weapons Demonstration
Historic Weapons Demonstration

First Person Interpretation
First Person Interpretation

Junior Ranger Program
Junior Ranger Program

Wildlife Watching
Wildlife Watching

Birdwatching
Birdwatching

Park Film
Park Film

Museum Exhibits
Museum Exhibits

Shopping
Shopping

Bookstore and Park Store
Bookstore and Park Store

Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Gift Shop and Souvenirs