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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Point_Loma,_San_DiegoPoint Loma, San Diego - Wikipedia

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   Point Loma is historically important as the landing place of the first European expedition to come ashore in present-day California. Point Loma houses two major military bases, a national cemetery, a national monument, and a university, in addition to residential and commercial areas.

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2. www.visitcalifornia.com › point-loma-san-diegoA Visitor’s Guide to Point Loma, San Diego - Visit California

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   One of San Diego’s lesser-known destinations, Point Loma features several hidden gems that make it worth a visit. Just west of downtown San Diego and on the other side of the water from the Coronado Naval Air Station sits the Point Loma Peninsula, known for its tide pools, sandstone cliffs, and the historic Cabrillo National Monument.

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   What is Point Loma known for?

   • Point Loma houses two major military bases, a national cemetery, a national monument, and a university, in addition to residential and commercial areas. Portuguese explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo claiming California for the Spanish Empire in 1542. Loma is the Spanish word for hill.

   Point Loma, San Diego - Wikipedia

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   When was Point Loma discovered?

   • Point Loma was discovered by Europeans on September 28, 1542, when Portuguese navigator Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo ( João Rodrigues Cabrilho in Portuguese) departed from Mexico and led an expedition for the Spanish crown to explore the west coast of what is now the United States. Cabrillo described San Diego Bay as "a very good enclosed port".

   Point Loma, San Diego - Wikipedia

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   Why should you visit the Point Loma peninsula?

   • Come with us to explore the Point Loma Peninsula, from its earliest days to the present: Cabrillo National Monument, home to a wealth of cultural and natural resources, tells the story of San Diego's discovery by Europeans.

   Explore San Diego Point Loma Peninsula's History

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   What district is Point Loma in?

   • In the Government of San Diego County, Point Loma is divided between District 1 and District 4. In the California state legislature it is part of Assembly District 78, currently represented by assembly member Todd Gloria and Senate District 39, represented by Senator Toni Atkins.

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4. www.nps.gov › cabr › learnThe Lighthouses of Point Loma - U.S. National Park Service

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   NPS Photo. The Old Point Loma Lighthouse - Illuminating the Past. The Old Point Loma Lighthouse stood watch over the entrance to San Diego Bay for 36 years. At dusk on November 15, 1855, the light keeper climbed the winding stairs and lit the light for the first time.

5. www.sandiego.org › explore › coastalExplore San Diego Point Loma Peninsula's History

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   Coastal > Point Loma Peninsula > Point Loma History Lesson. Explore Point Loma Peninsula's History. A starting point for discovering San Diego. Explore the Point Loma Peninsula, where there's history around every corner — including Cabrillo National Monument, sportfishing, Liberty Station and more. Following San Diego's Earliest Footprints.

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7. www.sandiego.org › beaches-bays › point-lomaGuide to Point Loma Coastal | Official San Diego, Ca. Travel ...

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   Guide to Point Loma Coastal | Official San Diego, Ca. Travel Resource. Explore > Things to Do > Beaches & Bays > Point Loma. Discover. Point Loma. Spectacular views, rich history and excellent tidepools make Point Loma a don't miss destination. History, Views, a Full Working Marina & More!