Cabrillo National Monument
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- $20 · private vehicle
- Phone
- 6195234285
- Address
- 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
About Cabrillo
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.
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.
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Thanksgiving, Nov 26: Closed
- Christmas, Dec 25: Closed
- Memorial Day, May 31: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Entrance fees
| Private Vehicle | $20 | Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers. |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | $15 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. |
| Per Person | $10 | Admits one individual when entering by foot or bicycle. Groups of up to 4 people walking in or on bicycles are capped at $20 total. Individuals 15 years old and younger are admitted free of charge. |
| Commercial Sedan | $30 | 1 to 6 / ($30) |
| Commercial Van | $45 | 7 to 25 / ($45) |
| Commercial Mini-bus | $45 | 7 to 25 / ($45) |
| Commercial Motor Coach | $100 | 26 or more / ($100) |
| Non-commercial Groups | $20 | Organized Non-Commercial Groups include church groups, college/school groups, scouts, service organizations, military, etc. Vehicles with a capacity of 16 or less are charged the $20.00 vehicle permit fee. Vehicles with 17 or more seats will instead be charged the $10 per person individual rate for any passengers that are not free. The total fee charged for an Organized Non-Commercial Group will not exceed $100 per vehicle. |
An America the Beautiful pass covers the entrance fee at every site that charges one.
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
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).
Things to do
Biking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, First Person Interpretation, Gift Shop and Souvenirs, Hiking, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Living History, Museum Exhibits, Park Film, Reenactments, Road Biking, Shopping, Wildlife Watching.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Cabrillo ↗