National Monument · NPS · CA
Cabrillo National Monument
Photo: NPS Photo / Dan Zeller, Rocky Intertidal Zone
Alerts and conditions
Weather Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 8 at 12:41PM PST until November 10 at 12:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding expected.
Additionally, dangerous rip currents and surf of 3 to 7 feet
expected along west-facing beaches.
* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon PST Tuesday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of parking lots and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming conditions
due to elevated surf and strong rip currents.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest tides will occur in the late
morning each day, peaking at 7.2-7.4 feet Monday, which is 1.2
to 1.4 feet above astronomical tide predictions. Surf will be
highest at 4-7 feet Monday, which may prolong some of the
coastal impacts.
What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Read the full alert · Until Nov 10, 2026, 8:00 PM
Weather Beach Hazards Statement issued November 8 at 12:41PM PST until November 10 at 10:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding expected.
Additionally, dangerous rip currents and surf of 3 to 7 feet
expected along west-facing beaches.
* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon PST Tuesday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of parking lots and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming conditions
due to elevated surf and strong rip currents.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest tides will occur in the late
morning each day, peaking at 7.2-7.4 feet Monday, which is 1.2
to 1.4 feet above astronomical tide predictions. Surf will be
highest at 4-7 feet Monday, which may prolong some of the
coastal impacts.
What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Read the full alert · Until Nov 11, 2026, 6:00 AM
Overview
In 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo climbed out of his boat and onto shore, becoming the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States. Cabrillo National Monument not only tells the story of this 16th-century exploration but also houses a wealth of cultural and natural resources. Join us and embark on your own Voyage of Exploration.
From the National Park Service
History
The designation history for this site (every law, proclamation and order, and the administration behind each) is being researched and checked by the Library’s historians.
What to see and do
Activities
- Biking
- Road Biking
- Hiking
- Living History
- Reenactments
- Historic Weapons Demonstration
- First Person Interpretation
- Junior Ranger Program
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Plan your visit
Hours
Cabriilo National Monument: The park is open 365 days a year including holidays from 9 am until 5 pm. The Bayside Trail and the Oceanside Trail close at 4pm. The tidepools and the Coastal Trail close at 4:30pm.
Fees and passes
- Entrance - Private Vehicle — $20.00
- Entrance - Motorcycle — $15.00
- Entrance - Per Person — $10.00
- Commercial Entrance - Sedan — $30.00
- Commercial Entrance - Van — $45.00
- Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus — $45.00
- Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach — $100.00
- Entrance - Non-commercial Groups — $20.00
The America the Beautiful pass covers entrance fees at federal recreation lands across all four agencies.
Getting there
FROM DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO Take Harbor Drive past the airport Turn left onto Rosecrans Street Turn right onto Canon Street Turn left onto Catalina Blvd. (also known as Cabrillo Memorial Drive) Follow Catalina Blvd. all the way to the end
Visitor centers
Weather
Check the current weather from the National Weather Service at https://www.weather.gov/. San Diego's climate is characterized by warm, dry summers and mild winters, with most of the annual precipitation falling between December and March. The city has a mild climate year-round, with an average of 201 days above 70 °F (21 °C) and low rainfall (9–13 inches [230–330 mm] annually).
Phone: (619) 523-4285
Whose lands these are
These lands are the ancestral and present-day homelands of Native nations. A section on whose lands these are is being prepared with tribal review. In the meantime, Native Land Digital offers a starting point.
Photos
Pair it with
- San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge FWS · 9 miles
- Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge FWS · 11 miles
- San Diego National Wildlife Refuge FWS · 20 miles
- Cleveland National Forest USFS · 39 miles
- Santa Rosa-San Jacinto Mountains National Monument BLM · 81 miles
- Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail NPS · 83 miles