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  1. Cabrillo National Monument (Spanish: Monumento nacional Cabrillo) is at the southern tip of the Point Loma Peninsula in San Diego, California, United States. It commemorates the landing of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo at San Diego Bay on September 28, 1542.

  2. Dec 8, 2016 · National Park Service. 16th century explorers like Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo had to make do with rudimentary maps. Today, current park maps are just a mouse click away!

  3. Apr 24, 2024 · Cabrillo National Monument, historical and recreational site in San Diego, California, U.S. It lies on the tip of Point Loma, a peninsula separating San Diego Bay from the Pacific Ocean, and covers 160 acres (65 hectares). The monument, founded in 1913, commemorates the arrival of Spanish explorer.

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  4. Feb 4, 2024 · Plan Your Visit. Colorful sea stars can be found in the tidepools at Cabrillo National Monument. Here you can find out general information about the park such as operating hours, Fees, Permits, current conditions, rules about pets and other basic information.

  5. A Voyage of Exploration at Cabrillo National Monument. Climbing out of his boat and onto shore in 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo stepped into history as the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States.

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  7. Map of Cabrillo National Monument. Map description:This map show the larger area surrounding Cabrillo National Monument. The monument is located on the Point Loma Pensinsula, with San Diego bay on the east and the pacific ocean on the west.

  8. Nov 13, 2023 · Cabrillo National Monument offers a superb view of San Diego's harbor and skyline and includes Old Point Loma Lighthouse, a San Diego icon since 1854. As for the history of this remarkable monument: On September 28, 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo landed at San Diego Bay.

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