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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.
Nov 13, 2012 · Find where to go, what to love & know about the surrounding areas of Point Loma, the site of the first European landing on what is now California.. There are, in fact, no real beaches on Point Loma, but it’s one of the best places in San Diego to meditate on waves crashing on the cliffs and explore tidepools in the rocky reefs full of...
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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.
La Playa (Spanish, 'the beach') is a bayfront neighborhood in the Point Loma community of San Diego, California. It is bordered by the San Diego Bay on the east, Naval Base Point Loma on the south, the Wooded Area neighborhood to the west and Point Loma Village/ Roseville-Fleetridge to the north. [1]
This list includes details on more than 50 San Diego Historic Landmarks located in the Point Loma Peninsula and Ocean Beach areas. Many of the properties have also received recognition at the federal level by inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places or by designation as National Historic Landmarks .
Contact. Point Loma. Rich in nature, people, and history, Point Loma is one of the oldest communities in San Diego. Blessed with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean to the west and Downtown and America's Cup Harbor to the east, Point Loma is one of the area's most desirable communities.
