Cabrillo National Monument

National Monument · California

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Tidepools at Cabrillo
Photo: NPS Photo / Dan Zeller

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Hours

Cabriilo National Monument

Usual hours: Cabriilo National Monument
Every day9:00AM - 5:00PM

Coming up:

  • Nov 26: Thanksgiving (closed)

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.

Visitor centers

Visitor Center and View Building

Visitor Center and View Building

Usual hours: Visitor Center and View Building
Monday – Friday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday – Sunday10:00AM - 5:00PM

Coming up:

  • Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)

The Visitor Center at Cabrillo National Monument is the perfect place to get oriented to the park. Rangers and volunteers are always available to answer questions and provide suggestions on what to do.

Visitor center page on nps.gov: Visitor Center and View Building

Events in the next few days

  • The Story of Cabrillo National Monument

    · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM · Free

About this park

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.