Cabrillo National Monument
California
$20
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.
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Entrance fees
$20.00 — Entrance - Private Vehicle
$15.00 — Entrance - Motorcycle
$10.00 — Entrance - Per Person
$30.00 — Commercial Entrance - Sedan
$45.00 — Commercial Entrance - Van
$45.00 — Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus
$100.00 — Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
$20.00 — Entrance - Non-commercial Groups
Hours
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.
Conditions
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Things to do
Visit the Cabrillo Tidepools
Oceanside Trail
Earn Your Cabrillo Junior Ranger Badge
Bayside Trail
Coastal Trail
Whale Watching at Cabrillo
Visitor centers
Visitor Center and View Building
Not an official safety source — always defer to NPS.gov and rangers for life-safety decisions.
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