Cabrillo National Monument is located at the southern tip of the Point Loma Peninsula in San Diego, California. It commemorates the landing of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo at San Diego Bay on September 28, 1542. This event marked the first time that 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. As with all historical units of the National Park Service, Cabrillo was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
If you're interested in exploring all that nature has to offer, Cabrillo is one of the better places to visit in San Diego. Enjoy a scenic two mile hike through coastal sage and native foliage. Search for various bird species, or enjoy the crisp water of the tide pools.
Interested in the history of the terrain? Be sure to check out the visitor center's exhibits, the auditorium, as well as the Cabrillo store. And if you happen to see a little girl in a white dress walking among the trails, use caution.
According to local legends, a little girl was once killed by her older brother by being drowned in a tide pool. Now, the little girl's ghost enjoys following people through the trails. Nothing delights her more than leaping out from behind the trees to scare the wits out of anyone who passes.
