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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.
- US Lighthouse Board; National Park Service
- 143.9 acres (58.2 ha)
- Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals
- 1949
Apr 30, 2024 · 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.
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
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
An heroic statue, by a great sculptor, will be elected on that noble and commanding cape, Point Loma, which is the first land that Cabrillo sighted in the State of California—the first land ever seen by a civilized man on the Pacific verge of the United States.
Oct 7, 2022 · POINT LOMA — Wearing a sharp blue suit and a stern look, Jesus Benayas strode to a podium at the Cabrillo National Monument. Behind him was a stunning view of the San Diego skyline. Below,...
- gustavo.arellano@latimes.com
- Columnist
Cabrillo National Monument 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. This event marked the first time a European expedition had set foot on what later became the West Coast of the United States.
Jun 13, 2019 · Updated on 06/13/19. TripSavvy / Ana Alarcon. Cabrillo National Monument is one of the best places in San Diego to get a bird's-eye view of the entire city. The National Monument commemorates explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo's first landing at San Diego Bay on September 28, 1542.
