Going to Cabrillo National Monument by bus

1. How do you get to Cabrillo National Monument?
2. How much does it cost to go to Cabrillo National Monument?
3. Can I use my national park pass at Cabrillo National Monument?
4. How do you get to Cabrillo Tide Pools?
5. Is the Point Loma Lighthouse open?
6. Why is the Cabrillo National Monument important?
7. Do veterans get in free at national parks?
8. Does National Park Pass cover national monuments?
9. Is Cabrillo National Monument free today?
10. Where can I buy a National Parks Pass near me?
11. Are dogs allowed at Cabrillo National Monument?
12. Is Cabrillo Park open?

How do you get to Cabrillo National Monument?

Getting to Cabrillo National Monument

If you plan to drive from downtown San Diego: Take Harbor Drive, make a left onto Rosecrans Street, then a right onto Canon Street, and a left onto Catalina Boulevard, also called Cabrillo Memorial Drive. This will bring you to the main entrance to the park.

How much does it cost to go to Cabrillo National Monument?

SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) – Cabrillo National Monument on Tuesday announced it would increase its entrance fee beginning January 1, 2019. Currently there is a $15 per vehicle, $7 per person, $10 per motorcycle fee to enter Cabrillo.

Can I use my national park pass at Cabrillo National Monument?

Entrance Passes:

Valid for 12 months from purchase date. Admits the pass holder(s) and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle (14 passenger capacity or less) to Cabrillo National Monument. The pass is available at the Entrance Station.

How do you get to Cabrillo Tide Pools?

A vehicle is the best way to get to the lower area of the park where the tidepools are located; once parked, it's a short walk and scramble down into the tidepools. We discourage visitors from walking down Cabrillo Road for safety reasons. The road is narrow without shoulders and drivers may not see you.

Is the Point Loma Lighthouse open?

The Old Point Loma Lighthouse has been welcoming visitors since 1855.
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Operating Hours & Seasons.

Why is the Cabrillo National Monument important?

It commemorates the landing of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo at San Diego Bay on September 28, 1542. This event marked the first time a European expedition had set foot on what later became the West Coast of the United States. The site was designated as California Historical Landmark #56 in 1932.

Do veterans get in free at national parks?

Since Veterans Day 2020, Gold Star Families and US military veterans are eligible to receive free access to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks, wildlife refuges, and forests.

Does National Park Pass cover national monuments?

The US Park Pass covers all national parks, monuments and, battlefields. All entrance fees associated with these sites are waived.

Is Cabrillo National Monument free today?

On this date, the entrance fee is waived at Cabrillo National Monument. ... In 2020, the fee free days include 1/20/2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 4/18/2020 First Day of National Park Week, 8/25/2020 Founders Day and National Park Service Anniversary, 9/26/2020 Public Lands Day, and 11/11/2020 Veterans Day.

Where can I buy a National Parks Pass near me?

In person at a federal recreation site (see PDF list of federal recreation sites that issue passes), By phone at: 888-ASK USGS (1-888-275-8747), extension 2 (Hours of operation are: 8 am to 4 pm Mountain Time) Online—Buy now from the USGS store!

Are dogs allowed at Cabrillo National Monument?

To keep your animal companions healthy and safe, and to protect and preserve the native wildlife of Cabrillo National Monument, companion/comfort or emotional support pets are not allowed in the park except along the Coastal trail. And they must be on a leash of no more than six feet at all times.

Is Cabrillo Park open?

Outdoors areas, all indoor exhibits, and restrooms are open from 9 am to 5 pm.