Cabrillo National Monument

Great views of San Diego Bay, wildflower-covered hillsides, whale watching, an historic lighthouse and tidepools along a rocky coastline are the attractions of Cabrillo National Monument, which covers a small area of less than one square mile near the southern end of Point Loma, a narrow spur of land jutting out into the Pacific Ocean. The monument is little known compared to the large national parks of California but its city location ensures a steady stream of visitors all year.