Cabrillo
United States
About Cabrillo
Cabrillo National Monument commemorates the landing of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the first European to set foot on the West Coast of the United States in 1542. Located on Point Loma in San Diego, the monument offers spectacular views of San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Managed by the National Park Service (NPS), it features tide pools, coastal sage scrub habitat, and serves as an excellent vantage point for gray whale migration. The monument includes a historic lighthouse and visitor center with exhibits on maritime history and natural resources.