Even with a pandemic, CNM is great to visit and to take beautiful scenic pictures. Although they close at 5pm, we got to see the sunset. We arrived before 4 and there were still plenty of people and more coming in. The cost is $20 per vehicle unless you have a national park pass or are a member of the military, then its free. They also charge $10/person if you walk in.

Good views of San Diego, the naval base, tide pools, lighthouses, the Del Coronado. Decent hiking trails. Indoor activities were closed due to the pandemic.

Requires a purchase of a pass - per person, or for a vehicleThis is a national park, and therefore protected under Federal rules... no droning allowed (anymore). Beautiful scenery and fantastic views of the entire city skyline and Coronado island as well

Great place with own history! There are a couple of parking lots. So you always have a parking place. The territory of the park is clean - no garbage around. There is a clean restroom which is important.There are amazing landscapes! You can take awesome pictures!There is a pebble/rocky beach. It is also good for taking pictures, enjoying fresh sea air and just having rest.

We visited the tide pools (high tide) and still had a great time walking around and exploring with 3 kids under 10. Some areas we had to climb down to get to some rocks, need to be careful its not something they can do by themselves in areas. But had a great time nonetheless. Check times for when low-tide is to really see the wonder of the water come to life. It was about 3ish today (Nov. 30th) Enjoy!

Nicely maintained trails even with covid we could do get the feeling of the park. The tide pools were nice. Everything ready walking but a little steep if thats an issue.

Juan Rodrigues Cabrillo, a Portuguese navigator, found San Diego in 1542 and landed at this site. Its now a National Park and located within a Naval Base. The views are spectacular and you can view San Diego in panorama from this location. The National park entrance pass is $35 for year round access, but the $80 for access to all National parks may be a better value. Covid update: the museum gift shop is open. Theres several rangers available to help answer questions or give you ideas for hiking trails in & around the area. The rangers also have a water table calendar so that you know when to see the tide pools. It typically has to be -0.5 or -1.5 low tide in order to see the tide pools. Winter time is best, but on Sept. 17 @3:45pm the tide will be -0.5 below. October is also Whale migration season so the whale watching will be in full swing. Enjoy!!!

Point Loma is one of my favorite spots to visit in San Diego! On the one side near the Cabrillo monument, you get the full view of the city. You can spot some planes taking off or arriving! And on the other side, if you walk towards to the light house, you get a breathtaking view of the majestic Pacific! This place is worth all your time for a visit! You’ll leave amazed! :)

Cool place. Nice views of the ocean and of the city. Its a national park i guess so make sure you have a pass, otherwise youll pau about $20 to get in. The sad part is that you cant bypass the line if you already have a pass. I had to wait 20m in line.

Great place for sunset. Costs $20 to get in I think, and closes at 4:30 (have to stay a little late to catch the sunset).

The fist place a European set foot on the West Coast of what is now the US. Beautiful views of the Air Station, downtown, Coronado Island, the great San Diego harbor, and the Pacific ocean to the west. Theres a gift shop, multiple places to view the surrounding sides of the peninsula, the old light house, tide pools, a National Cemetery, trails to explore and fun to be had!!

Entering the Cabrillo National Monument run by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. 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. I enjoyed my trip to Cabrillo National Monument. My family enjoyed our trip here. It was pretty cool.

This place had AMAZING VIEWS! We also hiked the bayhead trail (I think that was the name) and we got to see a bunch of lizards and more AMAZING VIEWS! :) 10/10 would recommend!

This is an amazing spot take in spectacular views, take on some trails, and learn interesting facts about history. The Rangers are friendly and go above and beyond with their information and customer service. The tidal pools were terrific and I enjoyed the shore birds. Plenty of photo opportunities to be had!

We visited during covid-19 (August 2020) We have been here before. But this national monument never disappoints. Beautiful views, oceanfront with ocean breezes. They have the old lighthouse up high on the cliffs and there is a new lighthouse down below bathrooms were open and clean. Mostly everyone visiting was social distancing and wearing masks. The visitor center and lighthouses are closed due to covid-19.

Great place to get away from today beach crowds while still enjoying the ocean. There are tide pools accessible at low tide and a few small cave-like pockets. High tide brings fun splashes if you get closer to the cliff and there is an uphill walk/hike to the lighthouse if you want exercise versus driving up.

Great place for a nice walk and a amazing views.Lots of history sad but yet memorable.Its all worth it.

Beautiful scenery. The trails are easy to walk, but Id suggest not using flip flops. Closed sandals or tennis shoes would be best

One of the Most Beautiful places in San Diego. Very peaceful and serene. Its like stepping back in time. The Cemetery will give you shutters of the lives lost. Looking out and seeing California and Mexico borderlines so close is Amazing. Free admission to tour lighthouse just a park fee for going up to it.

Amazing NM! Lots to see and do, even with Covid19 going on. Great coastal trail and if you go at the right time, you can go into the tide pools to view sea life. Pricey to enter, so go early, bring a picnic and stay all day. I think the pass is good for 3 days too tho.

Fun place to visit. Military gets in free. Parking to see the tide pools can get difficult so I recommend arriving early.

Amazing! Several must see experiences. The monument, the views, Naval base, National Cemetery and the tidepools. Dont miss any of it! There is also an incredible hiking trail. Plan to spend hours.

Beautiful trails by the ocean with a great breeze on a very hot day. Visitor center, lighthouse, and exhibits were closed still but the view was gorgeous! The tide pool trail was beautiful. They were very strict about closing it down at 4:30 and even followed us to the farthest parking lot to our car. We were not lingering or anything so that was a bit annoying. We got the annual pass so will definitely go again.

Great place to hike, take pictures or simply just enjoy the view.

Stunning. On weekends there will be a long line to get in. Well worth it though. The monument and the access road will close at sunset. The lighthouse is closed due to Covid right now but you can still walk around, hike and enjoy the natural beauty of this unique geographic location.

Gorgeous views of the bay and ocean with many small trails around the hill. Great fun overall and very accessible for everyone. There is an entrance fee so make sure you come prepared.

We loved it!! We and my friend went there to see the sunset. More importantly we went here because they were lighting the lighthouse in purple and gold for the anniversary of womens rights to vote!! There was a fair amount of people there. Most of them wore masks but not everyone. Also, it was hard to social distancing because of the paths are not that wide in all places. We had a great time anyway!!

Nice view of San diago city good palce to seat and enjoy the nature

Its difficult to get to but well worth the effort. Amazing views and native plants surround a 150 year old lighthouse. Beautiful!

For 340 degrees view of San Diego and ocean, for breathtaking sunsets on most evenings, for tide pools overlook, for remembering national heroes at fort Rosecrans National cemetery. Take a 7 day pass or a yearly if you are from SoCal.

Absolutely gorgeous views! There is also a gift shop. The employees there are helpful and knowledgeable. Planes take off periodically, whichis so cool to see. Be sure to visit the bunker and lighthouse, and if youre lucky, you may see some whales. The beach is also accessible by road and is a beautiful place to check out while visiting.

Beautiful, small park. Trails are mostly smooth. Incredible views and great chance to see whales if the time of year is right.

A perfect place to make wonderful memories and enjoy the view with family and friends for some educational on historical adventures

Beautiful, overlooks ocean, old WWII sites, part Navy Base, part cemetery that overlooks pacific ocean and San Diego bay. Light house from late 1800s- early 1900s. Certain times of year you can see whales migrating. Tide pools on ocean side.

Everywhere you look is beautiful. Is just gorgeous !

A Must see spot.and drive down into some cool waters

Rode our bikes or there and what a view! Ocean to Bay. December to March a great place to see grey whales migrating down and back up the coast. Alaska to Baja Mexico!

It closes at 5pm. So they ask you to remove your cars at 5pm. Its a beautiful view. tide pools are closed due to Covid. by the monument you have full panoramic view of San Diego port. Beautiful! enjoy...

Wonderful views on this peninsula national park. Great walking and biking trails.The museums offer a plethora of information on Cabrillo, lighthouses, marine life, and early navigating.Helpful, friendly staff. Good gifts in the shop, especially books for kids.Fun prop area to take pics with early helmets and shields specific to the time period.Wonderful spaces outside to sit and watch the ships come in.

We used our 4th grader pass. It’s free for all 4th graders and their family. Go online and print it out then come to the fee both to redeem.This place is a must see. I’ve been living in Southern California for 30 years and this is the first time I realized this place was here. 360 views of San Diego and the pacific. Plus, views of bombers taking off. It’s kind of romantic too.

Beautiful place, lots of trails and many fun exhibits as well as tons of history. If you are interested in vistas and tide pools,I cant think of a better place.

About as far out on the Point Loma peninsula as youre going to get. Beautiful views, great trails, sea air as far as the lungs can stretch. Its a state park so you have to pay $20 for the day and up to 7 days after purchase. Or go for the annual pass for $35 (its a $15 difference).

Amazing views, great history, Im excited to go check out the hiking paths.

Great views, good walking trails for all ages, no stollers.

Beautiful walking grounds, excellent for these times of social distancing because of the many walking trails. Highly recommend supporting this park monument by acquiring the annual park pass for only $35. Bring a little picnic and chairs, sit by the ocean and make it a relaxing day.

Almost everything is closed here so this is not a good time to visit. Visitors Center closed. Auditorium closed. Several restrooms closed. Lighthouse and adjacent building closed. Special exhibits closed. No mask enforcement.

All photos are 360 degrees. What is it about Cabrillio? Its such a magical gem. Really the only place to really get a birds-eye view of San Diego.If you are visiting the Tidepools, it is not enough to note when the low tide is. Youll want to select a time when it is both a low tide and the tide height drop is low enough to expose the tide pools. The bigger the drop the more pools and exploring youll see!!!!!

Great views of the Pacific Ocean. Weather can be pretty harsh.

This is a good family outing with kids, just be prepared if you visit on a weekend for a moderate wait to get in. About 25 minutes in the car waiting to pay the entrance fee, however we noticed cars with a military affiliation or a season pass got to take advantage of a slightly faster line.

The monument closes at 5:00 so we just walked around and enjoyed the views.

Great park close to San Diego. Learn about the arrival of the first Spanish explorers in California. Visit the lighthouse. A short drive down to the tide pools and the coastal hiking path. Great views of San Diego from the visitors center. Watch navy and commercial ships as they go in and out of port. The conquistador gave a great presentation about the weapons and gear of the Spanish soldiers.

National Monuments are great place to learn and see lot in a short time and Cabrillo Is no exception. They have a wonderful exhibit of Cabrillo, his ship and his voyage. You are able to go up into the light house and learn about its history. The tide pools by the ocean cliff sides are spectacular and the amazement of waves crashing along the cliff sides. Definitely a scenic spot that is worth it.

Fantastic park. Amazing views of the city and the ocean. Great coast line and tide pools.

Its great but doesnt meet the hype. Go here if history is important. It closes at 430

Nice place to see the city. The parking lot is not big so be sure to check the news before heading there to know if the place is still receiving new visitors. Also you can bring 20 dollars cash to speed the entry process via fast lane instead of the long lane for credit card tickets. When the day is clear and sunny you will be able to see San Diego but also Tijuana and the wall getting to the coast diving the two countries. If you enjoy walking you can also take a trail along the coast.

A really cool part of the west coasts history!

What a beautiful place to spend a afternoon. Such a awesome view!!! Great place to watch a sunset.

Amazing National Monument. We timed our visit perfectly for the departure of an aircraft carrier from the Naval base. Some exhibits are closed for COVID but the trails are open and the views are spectacular.

Great place to visit during the pandemic. Indoors are closed but there are lots of places to walk and great views of the ocean and city. People are generally good about social distancing.

Great place to view the entire skyline of San Diego! WONDERFUL! Definately a place to bring visitors! Top Ten on my list!There is a entrance fee unless you have a Parks Pass.You have to drive through the National Cemetary to get to the Cabrillo Monument entrance gate, which makes you appreciate your freedom, seeing all the markers of the men and women who died for it! God Bless America!

What a beautiful place. You could easily spend half a day here. The drive up to the information center and monument is through a naval base - there is also a huge cemetery on the way up in a beautiful location overlooking the ocean.So much to see and do at the monument. There is a small exhibit that is very informative. And the reenactment performers are really great. The lighthouse is wonderful to see and so cool that you can go into the house. The grounds are wonderfully kept as well.

One of the best views near and in San Diego. Truly breathtaking. A short drive up Point Loma, very breezy and walkable even on an 80 degree day. $20 for parking.

Amazing view of the ocean, city and a good trail. You can definitely give it a miss is your have better things to do while in San Diego. Parking fee is $20 which can be used for several days.

Excellent place to take the kids if you are touring the area. National Park quality all the way with multiple sights to see on the premisis. Definitely check out the old lighthouse which you can climb to the top. Lots of WWII history and an old battery to check out. Many trails and opportunities for panoramic photos of San Diego and the bay. Tide pools and wildlife. Also a ranger station with movies and educational things. A+ experience.

My son’s school recently went on a field trip to the National Monument. I tagged along because that’s just what I do. The tour guide Sam was awesome, very informative and nice. They had a really cool interactive iPhone system for the kids to identify the different plants and animals that are native to the area. My son was the only one to find an animal there. Some sort of Wood fence lizard. After the tour the kids had to go into the visitor center and give a presentation in front of all that were there. Was an awesome day.

One of the best places to see in San Diego. Excellently maintained. Walking trail has breathtaking view.

A beautiful place! Unbeatable views and lots of history. The volunteers at the lighthouse were very knowledgeable--talk to them if you get the chance! It can get a little windy, so have a light jacket on hand if you plan on walking the trails (which I highly recommend!) We plan on going back to see the tide pools someday since the tide wasnt far out the day we went.

What an incredible place to visit. So much to see and do. Its about a 25 minute wait at the gate on a busy day but its not a bad wait and totally worth it. Going down to the tidal pools brings a nice view of the ocean. Then head back up to the lighthouse and the monument for more pics and views. Just be sure to get there with enough time to do everything, they close everything on time, so we only got to peak in to the lighthouse.

Dropped off a family member at the San Diego airport and decided we did not want to sit in traffic back to Laguna. So did a little searching and found this gem.My boys were not to excited to visit this National Park at first, but after walking into the first building and seeing all models of ships, cannons, and such they were very excited to explore some more.Wife loved the lighthouse. The bedrooms and such in the lighthouse brought a new light to what life might be like living in a lighthouse.We enjoyed the visit and would go again. If you have a National Park pass entry is free.

After entering the area, you can either go right to the tide pools or left to the monument. Recommend checking the tide pools first since the lot is smaller. Weather was breezy and has some nice walking areas along the coast. Monument was also pretty and there is a nice view of downtown SD. If the weather is good, this is a nice place to visit and sightsee.

Great views of the ocean and city, a must see if your in town.

So nice to visit this place. Credit cards only and please check pricing. I paid $20 per car but walking people are $10 each .fyi unless you have a park pass which you can purchase for $35 for the year just for this place or the Natl park pass $80 for all the parks in the US.

Love the tidepools area on the Pacific side, the hike on the bay side, and the lighthouse at the top. Spectacular views in all directions.

Best view of San Diego anywhere with plenty of interesting things to explore, Juan Cabrillos statue and the lighthouse are quite interesting.

Great Interesting walking sights!!

Love this place. Military gets year pass for free for all national parks and monuments

My wife and I experienced this beautiful peninsula with the many men and woman who have sacrificed so we could see our countrys beauty. Just roll on rosecrans South and you end up in a must see. These views over look beautiful San Diego and naval air station North island and you can see all the ships coming and going.

Amazing views from the top of the Monument along with a light house.The Lighthouse is well maintained but small so be careful during rush hours.I really enjoyed the view of downtown San Diego, Coronado island.Must visit!!!

One of the nicest spots to visit in San Diego with wonderful views of the city.

This place has an AMAZING view. It took me way too long to get around to visiting it. It is so neat to see the city, the Coronado Bridge and the bay from the high viewpoint. If you do nothing but look at the stunning view, it is worth it.That said, I would plan a few hours at least. You can walk around on each side for very different perspectives. Tide pools can be explored or lots to learn about if you are a history buff. There is a nice little shop in the Visitor Center and decent bathrooms, but dont expect restaurants.It gets pretty busy sometimes, so plan a little extra time to get through the line for parking. I cant wait to go back to this beautiful place and I recommend it!

Amazing history wonderful views, super tide pools, nice hiking trail strenuous down up

I really like this place. It provides 360 degree views on the sea. Looking at east you can see the whole San Diego downtown. At the top of the mountain, you can see the light house. Near the light house, there is whale overlook trail. If you drive down, you can walk along the coastline trail and reach the beach. You can also see many wildflowers. Its really a beautiful place.

Ive been coming here since I was a kid and I still love it. The views are always amazing and its a great photo op place.The park is federal land, so dont take or damage anything.A weekly pass is $20, but if youre local, I suggest buying the annual pass, which is only $35. That way, you can picnic anytime you want, between the hours of 9am and 5pm.Pets are only allowed in the tide pool area, and they must remain leashed.

Must visit, the take good care of the burial site. Its a nice hike and you see the military jets take off and landed

Great views of San Diego bay coronado, north naval air island Pacific ocrean, sd downtown, IB, Mexico, shelter and harbor island, plus the monument, the tide pools, you also pass the ft rosecrans cemetery, and nice bike and hike trails, also buy the annual pass for $35 and they have a nice summer program

Great place with limited hours for the best time of day to be there. They close too early. Otherwise, pretty cool.

Great view of the airport, military base and the ocean. A must visit

Nice national park. Some great views over SD.

Beautiful place to visit. The view from up here is incredible! So peaceful and relaxing.The gift shop offers plenty of inexpensive souvenirs to take home.Learn about the history of San Diego

Breathtaking views of San Diego. Best viewing point to see the whales migration.

Always really love coming here. Its nice to take a break and see the bay. Great places to hike and get some sun. Please be kind to the tide pool areas =)

San diego is so fun with you guys

Beautiful view of San Diego and a bit of history too. We actually parked our car a couple of miles before the park entrance so we could run to the top. Don’t forget your national card membership as this is a National Park. Otherwise $20 per car.The views are incredible and you get to see all the navy ships and aircrafts maneuvering around the military base.Wild life is abundant and you get to see a variety of birds, insects and small animals.There are a couple hikes there including one that goes down for 2.5km and reached sea level.

Marvelous place with a lot of history. Good place to sight whales in the spring

A small area. The lighthouse is small. The display light is cool. Nice little exhibit on how the light works. Stairs to see the current light are very tight and crowded and probably not worth the claustrophobia and climb for most. Beautiful view of San Diego harbor and Coronado.

Social distance entry monitored - great time

So fun! Manned with some cardboard the hubs and I were ready to slide!! Unfortunately, for some reason the slides were closed. However, the hubby and I rode the half that was open and that was fun! I cant imagine how much more fun it would be with the whole slide open.

If you’re visiting San Diego this is a must go place. You should probably allow at least 2 hours to enjoy a few spots including tidal pools, the lighthouse, some exhibits, observation decks, and the bunker.If you come early you shouldn’t have a problem with parking or heavy traffic. Drive down to the tidal pools first to enjoy the scenic shoreline and do a bit of hiking. Then go up to the lighthouse and check out observation decks, the bunker, and exhibits. Very beautiful and fascinating.

My girlfriend and I spent hours here. Its a wonderful place with great views. It is pretty busy but has some great hikes and a nice little visitor center. You can get all the way down to the wave pools by the ocean and then go all the way up to the top of the hill that overlooks all of San Diego. I would love to go back here. There is lots of parking available, definitely lots of tourists which is kind of annoying because the tourists are not very respectful. Cool little lighthouse at the top of the hill that you can go (almost) to the top of lots of great exhibits in the lighthouse

This is one of my favorite places on Earth! The views are simply amazing. I was disappointed that the fee went from $5 to $20. But it’s still definitely worth it.