CityBuddy
Cabrillo National Monument
Najbolje vreme za posetu
Visit at low tide (check tide charts) to access the tide pools. December through April offers gray whale migration viewing from the cliffs, while weekday mornings before 10 AM are the least crowded.
Saveti za budžet
Entry costs $20 per vehicle (good for 3 days) or $10 per walk-in. An America the Beautiful Pass covers entry, and the park has free admission days several times per year including Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Veterans Day.
Preporučeno za
History buffs, Nature lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Families with older kids
Planirajte svoju posetu
2-3 hours
O atrakciji
Brze činjenice: Više od 2 miliona ljudi godišnje poseti ovu obalsku znamenitost, privučeno veličanstvenim pogledom na Pacifik i zaliv San Dijega. Kip visok 185 stopa koji predstavlja istraživača iz 16. veka stoji na straži nad poluostrvom, ali prava priča spomenika počinje sa jednim iskrcavanjem broda 1542. godine.
Istaknuto: Pri oseki, plimne bare kod spomenika otkrivaju skriveni svet neonzelenih morskih anemona, ljubičastih morskih zvezda i pustinjačkih rakova koji trčkaraju, a sve to deluje kao vanzemaljska planeta. Ono što većina ljudi ne shvata jeste da ovaj park od 144 hektara štiti jedno od poslednjih preostalih staništa obalne žalfije u Južnoj Kaliforniji, gde 15 retkih biljnih vrsta uspeva samo nekoliko stopa od okeana.
Insajderski saveti
- Skip the main parking lot and head straight to the lower tide pool area when the gate opens to beat the crowds.
- Bring binoculars: from December to April, you can spot Pacific gray whales breaching from the Bayside Trail overlook.
- Stop at the Old Point Loma Lighthouse at sunset for golden-hour photos when the light hits the white paint and the city lights begin flickering below.
- Wear closed-toe water shoes with grip for the tide pools, as the rocks are razor-sharp and slippery with algae.
Where to Stay in San Diego
Selected by City Buddy based on guest reviews and proximity to top attractions
Search all hotels in San DiegoPowered by agoda
