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    4.6 (80 reviews)
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    Bryan And G.

    We visited the CABRILLO NATIONAL MONUMENT, and LIGHTHOUSE a couple of weekends ago, and had a fantastic time. It costs $20.00 per vehicle, but we are JRC MEMBERS, at $35.00 per year. We began at the lower level, where we stayed for about 15 MINUTES. Fortunately, we found a disabled parking spot, and a bench overlooking the ocean. We then went up to the Visitor Center. We saw something that we had never seen before, a plane carrying a political figure into North Island. We visited the JRC STATUE and then the LIGHTHOUSE.

    How clever is this?! "PTLOMAH" for Point Loma in San Diego, CA.
    Jessica P.

    I heart Point Loma in beautiful San Diego, CA!! And so does someone else, since their license plate reads "PTLOMAH" (Btw, how cool is that?!). Raised in San Diego, I briefly attended Point Loma Nazarene University and met my husband when he was stationed at Naval Training Center (now Liberty Station). My, how things have changed at NTC. If I were to ever move back to San Diego, would love to find a place here. Convenient to the San Diego International Airport, the area is military friendly, offers an abundance of land and sea for outdoor activities, an Arts District for creatives, quirky restaurants for foodie adventures, and it is adjacent to Mission Beach and PB, as well as Old Town and Mission Valley. Other key landmarks you won't want to miss are the Lighthouse and Tidepools, Cabrillo Monument, Fort Rosecrans National Cemetary, and Sunset Cliffs. My all time favorite restaurant was Yakitori II, a Japanese restaurant, which was near the Sports Arena. Sadly, it's no longer there. :-( But, there's Hammonds Gourmet Ice Cream a few doors down! The flavors are to die for!! Also, you must visit Point Loma Seafoods, which is also near and dear to my heart. They've gone through a spectacular renovation which includes balcony seating on a 2nd floor with gorgeous views of the Yacht Harbor! Order their Fish N Chips and a Crab Salad with the Classic Louie dressing! Point Loma is easily accessible from I-8 and Nimitz Blvd or I-5 and Harbor Drive.

    Ther coastal watch display shows the many placements that Point Loma had many placements that had along the hillsides.
    Joel C.

    The review that I am submitting is the military background and the many places that tell of the many years of the military locations that are currently at the Point Loma Light house area. Through the many years there have been places that have had the history were the many places which were prepared for the use of costal watch and the many places that were used as the protective harbors for the many ships that tied off to withstand storms and hurricanes. Here in San Diego and the many areas along the coast have much more history and the background history with the testing of the Saturn Rockets that were fired from the Calif Coast. Calif was a place that helped in the many areas of the coastal watch programs with the war that was ragging in the Pacific the many areas that started from the Calif coast to the state of Washington state there have been many places when you look you may never know it was a gun battery. When you take a look about the many areas of Point Loma you may see the many military buildings and the many bunkers that line the many parts of the mountain hillside that overlooks the base yes Point Loma was the ephah center for the United States Navy and the many ships that makes the strength great. When you take a look at Point Loma and the lighthouse you look back to the year 1943 to 1945 the large area of Point Loma and the many areas of the harbor and the bay which had the many fleets that had made the bulk of the United States fleet here. The walk about the hillside you will see the history of the coastal watchers they had the longest time position they were there to watch the coats to keep a keen eye out for stray ships that maybe not American to radio and identify them. Armed with only a long-range telescope and field radio that would be in contact with the many fields or beach locations. Point Loma and the many locations that occupy the many areas of the City of Point Loma there are many advanced defense companies and the defense companies that work with the United States Navy. Point Loma is the longest running history and the developments of the many ships and the many of the submarines that leave from the shelter of the Naval Base that is there to the areas of the open oceans. You may see the many radar dishes cameras that scan the oceans and scientific Instruments that measure wind and the currents of the Oceans of the Pacific. As a Yelp Elite reviewer, I had taken two days and walked over the many areas of the overlook and the many things of the history of Point Loma reveal so much of what the history of Point Lomna and the many areas were all about. Take a day and walk about you can see the many years of history and what the history and the defense of San Diego had meant.

    Point Loma peninsula
    Rob A.

    Entering Point Loma is like being transported to a coastal New England town. Well, except for the things that make southern California, California. Oh, and it doesn't have the harsh New England winters where the hawk is out and the cold wind is biting you as you make your way down a slush-covered cobblestone sidewalk hoping to make it home before your soaked feet freeze over. Wait, where am I? Oh yeah, cool breeze flowing, cloudy mornings, sunny afternoon with amazing sunsets on the Pacific, Point Loma. It's a nice sleepy town with a strong military presence thanks to the US Navy which makes up a large portion of the real estate. Speaking of real estate, some of the homes are on prime spots with beautiful views of the San Diego skyline, harbor and ocean depending on which side of the tall hills they happen to be situated on. And some of these streets are pretty steep. Take a drive up hill for some excellent vista panoramic. Point Loma has its share of places to eat. You'll find everything from seafood to burgers, Mexican food and pizza. Lots of mom and pop spots. Shopping is light. They also have some boating and beach access. Enjoy!

    Tidal pool at Point Loma
    Soleil S.

    One of my favourite places in San Diego. We were here on the most amazing clear blue day and it showed us the beauty of the Pacific coastline many times over. From the drive in to the last moments we had in the park at the tidal pools, every minute was a wonder. I would recommend to come here either first thing in the morning or a few hours before close provided you're not coming here on the weekend. My late Tuesday visit was calm and not filled with people. I'm not sure that would be the same on a Saturday. The park has a simple entrance fee of $10 and that covers everyone inside it. Just drive straight to until you reach the parking lot area because this site is still have active military secured areas and also military cemeteries. The Point Loma area are mostly 4 large sections... the lighthouse, the Cabrillo monument, the views across the bay to San Diego, Coronado, and Mexico, and the tidal pools on the western side. They are all probably worthwhile to do but I would say that the views from Cabrillo and the tidal pools are just wonderous and a must do for anyone in San Diego. When I spent 2 hours here, I must have stood a lot of the time in awe on how San Diego is blessed with the gorgeous landscape that I saw. For Cabrillo, if you're lucky like me, you'll have the deep sapphire clear skies to take the most amazing shots and perfect selfies with him or San Diego as your backdrop. It's best at low(er) tide to head to the tidal pools because you would see the most gorgeous russets and oranges come out of the cliffs and see the cool sea creatures that live beneath the surface. The setting sun gives the entire tidal pool area a warm golden glow. It's truly stunning. I am completely jealous of everyone who lives in San Diego. I have yet to find anywhere else on the Western coast that has this combination of breathtaking ocean views, incredible cliff landscapes, and majestic sights of the city below.

    Beautiful area
    Danielle G.

    Beautiful Point Loma is an area located in southern SD. My younger daughter was in junior naturalist heaven. Check when it's low tide so you have a better chance to see sea life. Urchins can crabs, fish, and I heard starfish ( but we didn't see any) can be seen. It was pretty crowded the day we went, and sadly we saw a lot of visitors who allowed their kids to stomp, grab and disrespect the natural inhabitants. We ventured across the cliffs farther away from the crowds and we're happy to explore and sit on the cliffs and enjoy the ocean views. *** be careful, a family standing on the cliff next to us had a terrible accident, the dad slipped and fell 20 ft to the shallow tide below and broke his leg/ankle, busted out teeth and looked like he'd broken his arm or elbow. He had to have emergency services help him out of the rocky area below.

    Vera W.

    Really enjoyed this place. We paid about 10 or 15 dollars to get in and the pass was good for multiple visits. The first time we came on the Navy base it was partly for work purposes. My brother was going to be working at this location for a few weeks so we said why not do some exploring. We tried to go to the tidepool area but there was no parking spots left and it was closing soon so we left. We came back the following day a little earlier this time. We went to the Lighthouse Museum, Cabrillo National Monument, and Tidepools. We also enjoyed some of the gorgeous views just by walking around. My favorite part was the Tidepools. We found a parking spot (drive a little car if you can space can be tight). The Tidepool is the area were the tide recedes and then during other parts of the day the tide rises. They have employees out in the tides discovering sea life and they will point it out to you. You can also discover your own. Wear good griping shoes since this area is a wetland and is very slippery. It smells like the sea (seaweed) . I am funny about smells so after about an hour it was time for me to go I didn't want to get sick. The views are absolutely beautiful all over and there is history to be learned as well. Spend some time here and really just take deep breaths of fresh air and feel good knowing the beauties you see are made by mother nature herself. No effort from man can match what has already been created. Take the family and thank me later!

    Just relaxing and trying to catch dinner

    This Review is for certain spots along Point Loma. Its mainly where I go fishing at certain spots along the area. Fishing along Point Loma is beautiful. Just outside the mouth of the bay gives you beautiful scenery of point loma and downtown san diego. I have my go to spots that are good fishing and within legal areas to fish.

    Linh V.

    Point Loma: where you get a brief history lesson while enjoying a gorgeous ocean view. If you drive here, the entry fee is $10 per vehicle and $7 per motorcycle. If you get dropped off or park outside and walk in, it's $5 a person. Driving here is your best bet! Take as many people as you can fit in one car, and your ticket will be good for the next 6 days (free entry for 6 days after your first visit). There's a visitor center, cabrillo statue, various restrooms around the park, multiple parking lots, and a short drive to the tide pools. At the visitor center, there's an auditorium and a room of historic displays. The people in these displays look freakishly real, just saying. You can also watch the ships sailing and airplanes and helicopters flying overhead. The lighthouse is also a cool feature. You can't go to the very top, but you can go inside. As for the ocean view, it's awesome. But if you want a free ocean view, you can get that at Sunset Cliffs, Torrey Pines State Reserve (if you find parking outside that is), or even La Jolla Cove. It is neat that you can climb down to the tide pools though. The tide pools section closes at 4:30pm and the park rangers and volunteers are very good at closing on time.

    Gerry B.

    Last time I was in San Diego, I drove all the way to this monument and was turned away since I arrived 15 minutes after closing. Note to self, call and check when places close. It takes about 20-30 minutes to get to this location from the freeway so allot time for the commute. This time around, it was worth the drive. It was a beautiful and picturesque national monument. The view from this lighthouse of the surrounding San Diego area and the Pacific was amazing. Also, going to the actual lighthouse and viewing the artifacts and living quarters takes you back to a more simpler time. Things to know: - There are no restaurants on site. - No food or water vendors. - No vending machines. - Bring a jacket just in case it gets cold except during the summer months. - Wear comfortable shoes. You was might want to take a stroll around the trails. - Pack snack and drinks accordingly. - There are no children activities at the monument. - Be sure to charge your camera or phone for photos. - Have fun.

    Cassandra Y.

    This place is definitely one of the landmark in San Diego! No admission fee, only parking fee per vehicle. There is Cabrillo National Momument. They are showing documentary film about Cabrillo. There is also a lighthouse and small museum on the site. It is a huge property and the view is definitely breathtaking!!

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